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Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour
The Anthem in WashingtonSat, Aug 15, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour is a Music / Rock / Pop event at The Anthem in Washington.
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Howard Jones brings his Things Can Only Get Better Tour to Washington, featuring a stacked lineup of 80s icons including Wang Chung, The English Beat, Modern English, and DJ Richard Blade. Fans can expect a night of synth-pop and new wave classics from the British musician who defined the mid-80s sound with hits like "New Song" and "What Is Love?"
The concert promises a nostalgic journey through the Second British Invasion era, with each act delivering their own chart-topping anthems. Jones, known for his energetic live performances and pioneering synth-pop style, will be joined by these legendary acts.
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Good to know
- The concert features five acts: Howard Jones, Wang Chung, The English Beat, Modern English, and Richard Blade.
- Howard Jones is known for his 1980s synth-pop hits and was part of the Second British Invasion.
- The event is part of the Things Can Only Get Better Tour.
Frequently asked questions
Who is performing at the concert?
The lineup includes Howard Jones, Wang Chung, The English Beat, Modern English, and Richard Blade.
What genre of music can I expect?
The concert features synth-pop and new wave music from the 1980s.
Lineup
The English Beat
The Beat are an English band formed in Birmingham in 1978. Their music fuses Latin, ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock.
Modern English
Modern English, sometimes called New English (NE) or present-day English (PDE) as opposed to Middle and Old English, is the form of the English language that has been spoken since the Great Vowel Shift in England, which began in the late 14th century and was completed by the 17th century.
Richard Blade
Richard Blade is a British-American Los Angeles–based radio, television, and film personality from Torquay, England. He is best known for his radio programs that feature new wave and popular music from the 1980s.
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The Anthem in Washington
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The Anthem in Washington
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