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RUTS DC present 50 years of RUTS Music (1977-2027)
THE RUTS
+ special guests
In 1977, The Ruts emerged from London with a sound unlike anybody else around them - the raw urgency of punk colliding with reggae, dub and rock, driven by formidable musicianship and a fierce sense of purpose. With Malcolm Owen, Paul Fox, Dave Ruffy and Segs Jennings, The Ruts created a body of music whose power has endured far beyond its original moment.
After losing Malcolm Owen in 1980, the remaining members chose integrity over nostalgia by re-inventing themselves as Ruts DC, eventually losing Paul Fox in 2007. Ruts DC remain a living, evolving band to this day.
But the time has come to celebrate the whole story. This tour is about taking the music that exploded out of a movement and bringing it onto a stage in 2027 with all its urgency and relevance intact. Music made across five decades - from the albums The Crack and Grin & Bear It, through Animal Now, Rhythm Collision, Music Must Destroy, and Counterculture? with the classic singles In A Rut. Babylon's Burning. Something That I Said. Jah War. Staring At The Rude Boys. West One (Shine On Me) and more.
Venue information
Premier Nottingham venue Metronome is found in the city's vibrant Creative Quarter. The versatile space hosts everything from live music to comedy, spoken word and gaming events. Metronome offers unrivalled audio-visual facilities at the 400-capacity main stage, with room for an additional 560 people in the stylish bar and atrium. It also boasts a multi-camera live stream and broadcast facilities.
Venue Discovery: Metronome
Venue accessibility information
For any accessibility queries or requirements relating to Metronome, please contact the team at
access@metronome.uk.com ahead of the event and they will be happy to help accommodate you.
If you have booked a general admission ticket but require a companion, please email us directly on
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