Erasure

An evening of British synth-pop at Utilita Arena Birmingham, with Erasure headlining alongside Ladytron. Both acts work in electronic pop, drawing on the new wave tradition.

Erasure is a British pop band formed in England in 1985, whose music belongs to the new wave and synth-pop genres. The duo was founded by Vince Clarke, previously a member of Depeche Mode and Yazoo, and Andy Bell. Their best-known songs include "Sometimes" (1986) and "A Little Respect" (1988), both of which show the group's blend of synthesiser melody and pop songwriting.

Ladytron is also a British group, formed in Liverpool in 1999, known in its own right for an electronica and synth-pop sound. Its first album, 604, appeared in 2001 on the Nettwerk label. The two acts share a line of descent from the synthesiser-led pop of the 1980s, though Ladytron's sound draws more directly on later electronic music.

The concert takes place at Utilita Arena Birmingham, a venue that hosts concerts and shows in the city. The night will appeal most to listeners who follow synth-pop and electronic music, whether from the early records or the newer material of both acts.