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Altered Images Perform 'Happy Birthday' Album Live
The GroveWed, Sep 16, 2026 · 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Altered Images - Playing the iconic album 'Happy Birthday' is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at The Grove. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Scottish new wave icons Altered Images bring their classic debut album *Happy Birthday* to life on stage in Newcastle. Fronted by the charismatic Clare Grogan, the band shot to fame in the early 1980s with a string of infectious pop hits, including the timeless title track that reached number 2 in the UK charts.
Fans can expect a nostalgic journey through the band's early post-punk roots and their transition into mainstream pop, with all the energy and charm that made them a staple of the era. The set will feature the entire *Happy Birthday* album, plus other beloved singles like "I Could Be Happy" and "Don't Talk to Me About Love."
This is a rare opportunity to hear a landmark album performed in full by the original lineup, capturing the spirit of a band that defined a generation of British pop music.
⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £33
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Altered Images
Altered Images are a Scottish new wave and post-punk band who found success in the early 1980s. Fronted by singer Clare Grogan, the group branched into mainstream pop music, having six UK top-40 hit singles and three top-30 albums from 1981 to 1983.
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The Grove
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The Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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