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Local Combination

Richard George Blake

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Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm

3.5 hours

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

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Date & Location

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to 11:00 pm (GMT)

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

299 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BS, United Kingdom, Alvechurch

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About the event

Local Combination

Come join us for a night full of conscious reggae music! Two local bands Young Culture Band & Dread Man Collective come together to bring you the uplifting vibes Live and Direct!!!



Main Act: Young Culture Band

YCB Bio: Young Culture - reggae, born and raised in Moseley. Founded by duo Richie
Culture and Stevie Young, and citing a diverse range of influences, like Bob
Marley and the Wailers, Steel Pulse, and UB40; to Sizzla, Anthony B, and
Capleton. Young Culture blends classic reggae with a modern rock twist.
Richie and Stevie's were raised in vibrant music scene of Moseley,
surrounded them by a rich reggae culture. Having already supported great
artists such as The Skints, Al Anderson's Wailers, and Gentlemans Dub Club,
the band have recently been taken under the wing of Birmingham reggae
royalty, UB40.
Young Culture have opened for UB40 at the Royal Albert Hall, the Ahoy in
Rotterdam, and will continue to support them on their 2024 UK arena tour,
alongside the legendary Soul II Soul.
Richie, Stevie and their bandmates blend infectious roots riddims, soulful
melodies, and socially conscious lyrics - wrapped around energetic live
performances. Their authentic sound has garnered a loyal following.
Young Culture are dedicated to spreading positive vibes and messages of
unity through their music, and see themselves as future torchbearers for
reggae culture in the UK.

Support Act

Dread Man Collective (Live Band)

Hailing from Birmingham, Dread Man Collective delivers a classic yet modern
take on Roots Reggae. The band performs a unique blend of cover songs and
original material.

The original music, composed and produced by Kaidon, with lyrics penned by
rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Flynn, pays homage to 1970s legends like Bob
Marley & The Wailers while infusing contemporary R&B & Blues for a sound that
is both authentic and fresh.

An EP is underway in production, and it is scheduled to be released in early
2026, under Kaidon & Flynn’s newly formed indie record label, Dread Man
Records.


Dj Support from Dj Dunk: Young Culture Sounds heavy weight vinyl Selecta, alongside Jo Shanti another vinyl selecta from Italy in the heart of Torino.

Ticket Prices: 1st Tier £3 2nd Tier £5 £7 OTD

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Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, 299 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BS, United Kingdom, Alvechurch
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Local Combination , 9 January | Event in Alvechurch | AllEvents
Local Combination
Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm