The Beat: « Dance Crazed Too UK Tour »

On 25 October 2026, Bad Manners hit O2 Academy Bournemouth, bringing their high-tempo ska rooted in late‑70s North London. Led by the unmistakable Buster Bloodvessel, the band forged its identity in the British ska revival, blending Jamaican ska, two-tone swings, light reggae touches and punchy pop hooks. Brass lines, organ stabs and clipped guitars drive choruses built for call-and-response, with a playful edge that’s been their signature since the early days.

Their early run put them firmly on the map with tracks like Lip Up Fatty and Special Brew, and a spot in the 1981 documentary Dance Craze that captured a whole generation of UK ska bands. Albums followed in quick succession — from Ska ’n’ B and Loonee Tunes! to Gosh It’s… Bad Manners and Forging Ahead — laying the groundwork for a live reputation built on speed, groove and crowd energy.

Decades on, the lineup may have shifted, but Bloodvessel remains the anchor of a show that moves from first-wave favorites to later cuts without losing the bounce. For Bournemouth, expect tight horns, steady skank and songs that don’t overstay their welcome — a straight-ahead ska workout tailored for dancing, delivered by a group that knows exactly how to keep the floor moving at O2 Academy Bournemouth.