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Sat 17 Oct
Republica - 30 Years of Ready To Go!
The Brook · Southampton
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Fri 23 Oct
Republica
Kendal Brewery Arts Centre · Cumbria
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Fri 30 Oct
Republica - 30 years of Ready To Go!
Hare And Hounds Kings Heath · Birmingham
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Sat 31 Oct
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Brudenell Social Club · Leeds
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Fri 6 Nov
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Chalk, Brighton · Brighton
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Fri 13 Nov
Republica – 30 years of Ready To Go!
Exeter Phoenix · Exeter
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Sat 21 Nov
Republica - 30 Years of Ready To Go
Oran Mor · Glasgow
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Sat 28 Nov
Republica
The Garage · London
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Sun 29 Nov
Republica
Thekla · Bristol
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Republica are an English alternative rock band formed in 1994 in the United Kingdom. The original lineup included Samantha Sprackling (known as Saffron) on vocals, Tim Dorney on keyboards, Johnny Male on guitars, and later Pete Riley on drums, who joined in 1997. Earlier members included Andy Todd on keyboards and David Barbarossa on drums, both of whom were part of the initial 1994 lineup until 1997. Alix Tiernan (percussion) and Mick Pirie (bass) also performed with the band during its early period. Republica’s sound has been described by its members as a blend of techno, pop, punk, and rock. The band was founded by Tim Dorney, formerly of Flowered Up, and Andy Todd. Saffron, born on 3 June 1968 in Ibadan, Nigeria, was previously an actress and performed for two years in the London production of "Starlight Express." She appeared in music videos for Chesney Hawkes’s single "The One and Only" and N-Joi’s "Mindflux," and provided lead vocals on N-Joi’s 1990 hit "Anthem." Republica released their first single, "Out of This World," in 1994, followed by "Bloke" in early 1995. Their debut album, "Republica," was released in July 1996 and reached number four on the UK Albums Chart. The single "Ready to Go" became a commercial success and is regarded as the band’s signature song, peaking at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. Another single from the album, "Drop Dead Gorgeous," reached number seven in the UK. In 1997, Saffron contributed vocals to The Prodigy’s track "Fuel My Fire," featured on their album "The Fat of the Land." Republica’s second album, "Speed Ballads," was released in 1998 and reached number 37 on the UK Albums Chart.

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