Review: Big Audio Dynamite, Electric Arena

Atmosphere: A surprisingly small crowd awaits Mick Jones, Don Letts and co as their reunion tour reaches Co Laois

Atmosphere: A surprisingly small crowd awaits Mick Jones, Don Letts and co as their reunion tour reaches Co Laois

High: B.A.D.'s superb mix of hip-hop, reggae, funk and punk was the basis for many great tunes during their original run and these still sound remarkably fresh today. From C'mon Every Beatbox to E=MC2, B.A.D. always had the tunes to throw a great party, something which becomes more and more apparent as the gig goes on.

Low:
Unfortunately, not as many people seem to remember B.A.D. as the promoters may have hoped and there's not quite the recognition factor you¹d expect.

Quote: Thanks for coming out to see some old guys from the 1980s (Mick Jones)

Verdict: Not too B.A.D.

Star rating: ***