POW! When UK Punk Went Pop 1980-84 11th September 2026

'Tony Fletcher, one of the great post-punk inspirational writers and thinkers: his fanzine

Jamming! Inspired me to start Creation.' - Alan McGee

1980–84 was an explosive time in British rock, as the disruptive energy of bands like the Clash and Sex Pistols gave way to more sophisticated and chart-friendly genres and bands. Fletcher was on the front line, running a record label with the Jam’s Paul Weller, attending concerts and meeting bands: Madness, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Wham!, Echo & the Bunnymen, Killing Joke, Adam and the Ants, the Smiths and more. Then there’s the time he interviewed Paul McCartney...

Join us for this very special event where Tony will discuss this crucial peroid in musical history and his new book with Ben Wardle. Free entry 7pm