#1 - ESG, 21 May 1982
The South Bronx originating and Factory Records signed ESG outfit perform their early Martin Hannett produced classic 'You’re No Good' on the opening night of FAC51. ESG have recently seen their back catalogue re-released by Soul Jazz Records.
The South Bronx originating and Factory Records signed ESG outfit perform their early Martin Hannett produced classic 'You’re No Good' on the opening night of FAC51. ESG have recently seen their back catalogue re-released by Soul Jazz Records.
#2 - The Teardrop Explodes, 27 May 1982
First released in 1980 and hitting the top 20 when re-released in April 1982, The Teardrop Explodes give a spirited rendition of their second ever biggest track, 'Treason (It’s Just A Story)' at their secret, unannounced and no publicity gig which
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First released in 1980 and hitting the top 20 when re-released in April 1982, The Teardrop Explodes give a spirited rendition of their second ever biggest track, 'Treason (It’s Just A Story)' at their secret, unannounced and no publicity gig which
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#3 - 23 Skidoo, 29 May 1982
A tough slice of early alternative dance music, 23 Skidoo are ahead of the time with 'Gregouka', a post punk funk fusion of world music rhythms in a stark dub instrumental work out which brings in a futuristic sample towards the close.
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A tough slice of early alternative dance music, 23 Skidoo are ahead of the time with 'Gregouka', a post punk funk fusion of world music rhythms in a stark dub instrumental work out which brings in a futuristic sample towards the close.
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#4 - Culture Club, 19 June 1982
Around the time their first album 'Kissing To Be Clever' was released, Culture Club headlined The Haçienda in an early gig which saw them air their breakthrough hit, 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me'. Boy George is on typically acerbic form at the end.
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Around the time their first album 'Kissing To Be Clever' was released, Culture Club headlined The Haçienda in an early gig which saw them air their breakthrough hit, 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me'. Boy George is on typically acerbic form at the end.
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#5 - The Birthday Party, 22 June 1982
A regular performer at the club, Nick Cave’s first appearance saw him come across from Australia. Championed by, amongst others, John Peel, the band air the energetic and spiky post punk number apparently inspired by Shakespeare's brooding Dane.
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A regular performer at the club, Nick Cave’s first appearance saw him come across from Australia. Championed by, amongst others, John Peel, the band air the energetic and spiky post punk number apparently inspired by Shakespeare's brooding Dane.
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#6 - Funkapolitan, 3 July 1982
Described as a 'British blue-eyed funk band', Funkapolitan’s eight-strong line-up perform their signature track 'Run Run Run' at FAC51. Their only self-titled album was produced by August Darnell, aka Kid Creole, with the sleeve designed by Peter Saville.
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Described as a 'British blue-eyed funk band', Funkapolitan’s eight-strong line-up perform their signature track 'Run Run Run' at FAC51. Their only self-titled album was produced by August Darnell, aka Kid Creole, with the sleeve designed by Peter Saville.
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