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The Blow Monkeys Live in Leicester
The Y TheatreThu, Oct 8, 2026 · 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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The Blow Monkeys is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026 at The Y Theatre. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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The Blow Monkeys, the British pop band formed in 1981, bring their classic hits to Leicester for a live performance. Known for their 1986 smash "Digging Your Scene," which reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the band has a rich history of chart success throughout the 1980s. Attendees can expect a setlist spanning their career, from early favorites to later material, delivered by the original lineup that reunited in 2007.
The band's sound blends pop, soul, and funk, with Dr. Robert's distinctive vocals leading the way. Their performance in Leicester offers a chance to hear timeless songs like "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" and "Wait" in an intimate setting. With thirteen albums to their name, the show promises a journey through decades of music that defined an era.
📍 Leicester⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £34
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The Blow Monkeys
The Blow Monkeys are a British pop band formed in 1981. Their first single, "Live Today Love Tomorrow", was released in 1982. They subsequently enjoyed a successful career with several hit singles and albums throughout the 1980s before splitting up at the beginning of the 1990s.
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The Y Theatre, Leicester
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