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Stereophon­ics to get Dubai dancing

The British band, along with hip hop artist Plan B, will headline a gig at Dubai Media City Amphitheat­re

- —Staff Report

British band Stereophon­ics will return to the UAE at Dubai Media City Amphitheat­re on May 11, joined by hip hop artist Plan B.

Known for their energetic live performanc­es, Stereophon­ics gained popularity with their debut album 20 years ago, Word Gets

Around. They have followed it up with hits like Keep The Village Alive, Just Enough Education To

Perform and Pull The Pin.

The band is currently composed of lead singer Kelly Jones, bassist and guitarist Richard Jones, rhythm guitarist Adam Zindani and drummer Jamie Morrison, having seen changes in its line-up following the death of its founder Stuart Cable in 2010.

Stereophon­ics is currently on its world tour, following the release of their latest album, Scream Above The Sounds.

Plan B, whose real name is Ben Drew, covers many genres including soul, pop, rock and even has some jazz influences, also moonlights

as an actor, film director and producer in his spare time.

He first emerged as a recording artist with his critically acclaimed debut album Who Needs Actions When You Got Words in 2006. Plan B heads to the emirate following the release of his new album, Heaven Before All Hell Breaks

Loose, that is out on May 4. Local bands to perform on the day include Jaye & Foe, Paddyman and friends of Irish Paddy Style fame, along with the multiaward winning acoustic folk rock singer-songwriter Abbo.

Tickets start at Dh399 and are available online. The event starts at 1pm.

 ?? Photos by Gulf News Archive and supplied ?? Kelly Jones of Stereophon­ics performs in Dubai for Party in the Park in 2015.
Photos by Gulf News Archive and supplied Kelly Jones of Stereophon­ics performs in Dubai for Party in the Park in 2015.

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