THE BEAT are playing Holmfirth Picturedrome on July 30 as part of the Holmfirth Summer Ska Splash.

Also on the bill will be larger-than-life DJ and MC Fat Figgy, D.I.L.E and Wobbly Bob.

The Beat were one of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement, and said to present a wall of sound that transcends time, and ska fusion rhythms to ignite a crowd.

The 2016 line-up features Ranking Roger and Ranking Junior on vocals with Oscar Harrison on drums, and Andy Pearson and Steve Harper on guitars.

The Beat are known the world over for a string of hit singles, including Mirror In The Bathroom, Too Nice To Talk To, Tears Of A Clown,Can't Get Used To Losing You, Hands Off She's Mine and and All Out To Get You.

Their songs of peace, love and unity fuse ska, pop, reggae and punk rock and their dynamic live show.

The Beat formed in Birmingham in 1978, part of the West Midlands ska revival scene that also produced The Specials and The Selecter, whilst London saw the formation of Madness and The Bodysnatchers.

Call 08444 780898 to book tickets.