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Fat Freddy's Drop: 21st Anniversary of Based on a True Story
O2 Academy Leeds in LeedsTue, Oct 20, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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Fat Freddy's Drop: 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story is a Music / Pop / Electro Pop event at O2 Academy Leeds in Leeds.
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Fat Freddy's Drop bring their signature blend of dub, reggae, and soul to Leeds for a special 21st anniversary celebration of their landmark album *Based on a True Story*. The New Zealand collective, known for their hypnotic live shows and genre-defying sound, will perform tracks from the album that put them on the global map.
Attendees can expect a night of deep grooves, brass-driven melodies, and the band's trademark improvisation. The atmosphere will be electric as fans gather to mark two decades of this iconic record, with the band delivering a set that honors the original while showcasing their evolution.
This is a rare opportunity to experience a milestone in modern music history in an intimate setting.
🎟️ Tickets from £47
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Fat Freddy's Drop
Fat Freddy's Drop are a New Zealand seven-piece band formed in Wellington in 1999. Their musical style has been characterised as any combination of dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno.
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O2 Academy Leeds in Leeds
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