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The Selecter Head To The Apex Next Week


This autumn, influential 2-Tone Ska act The Selecter are embarking on a 40th Anniversary Tour with special guest Rhoda Dakar.

The Selecter are still led by their iconic frontwoman Pauline Black and co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson. Often referred to as the Queen of Ska and a crucial figure in the music community, Black is also an actress, author and celebrated style icon.

The band released their debut album, ‘Too Much Pressure’ in 1980; mixing punk, ska and reggae, it successfully reflected the social and political issues of the early Thatcher years and gave a voice to disaffected youth across the racial divide.

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The anarchic passion that fuelled Selecter gigs during the original 2-Tone era is still there, and the pair are more driven than ever.  Their confidence is sky-high and they’re also writing the best songs of their career, which is saying something given the enduring popularity of hits like “Three Minute Hero,” “Missing Words,” “Too Much Pressure” and “On My Radio.”

Join The Selecter’s 40th anniversary celebrations at The Apex on Friday 15 November, where you can hear an extended, hit-rich set with added live favourites and surprises. They will be joined for a few songs by vocalist Rhoda Dakar, who will also play a DJ Set to open the nights.

Rhoda Dakar’s career began as lead vocalist with all-female 2-Tone band The Bodysnatchers, who’s first single was the double A-side ‘Let’s Do Rocksteady’ / ‘Ruder Than You’. Rhoda also later sang and collaborated with The Specials.

See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information or to book tickets.

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