# Event Details

- **Event Name**: POW! When UK punk went pop 1980-1984
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: '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 period in musical history and his new book with Ben Wardle. Free entry 7pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stroud/pow-when-uk-punk-went-pop-1980-1984/200030314883839
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, meetups, art, literary-art, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Stroud
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 23 George Street, GL5 1AJ Stroud, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.7452
- **long**: -2.21805
- **full address**: 23 George Street, GL5 1AJ Stroud, United Kingdom, 23 George Street, Stroud, GL5 3DP, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is POW! When UK punk went pop 1980-1984 being held?
  - **A:** POW! When UK punk went pop 1980-1984 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 23 George Street, GL5 1AJ Stroud, United Kingdom, 23 George Street, Stroud, GL5 3DP, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing POW! When UK punk went pop 1980-1984?
  - **A:** POW! When UK punk went pop 1980-1984 is organized by Sound Records Stroud.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** POW! When UK punk went pop 1980-1984 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stroud, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If POW! When UK punk went pop 1980-1984 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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