The Primitives + Close Lobsters
A London concert pairing The Primitives, a Coventry independent rock band, with the Scottish group Close Lobsters, with each act marking an anniversary of an early release. It takes place at 229 on Great Portland Street.
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The Primitives + Close Lobsters: on Friday 30 April 2027 at 19:00, at 229 (W1W 5PN London).
Checked on 12 November 2026.
Overview
A London concert pairing The Primitives, a Coventry independent rock band, with the Scottish group Close Lobsters, with each act marking an anniversary of an early release. It takes place at 229 on Great Portland Street.
The Primitives formed in Coventry in 1984 and play independent rock. Fronted by Tracy Tracy, they emerged from the mid-1980s independent scene that also produced The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, The Wedding Present and Primal Scream. Their short, jangling pop songs drew on The Byrds, the Ramones and 1960s girl group melodies. Their debut album, Lovely, appeared in 1988, and its single Crash brought them a wider audience. Morrissey named them among his favourite bands. The group split in 1992, after two further studio albums, Pure and Galore.
Close Lobsters are a Scottish indie pop group formed in Paisley in 1985. Their track Firestation Towers appeared on the C86 compilation, and their debut album, Foxheads Stalk This Land, followed in 1987 on Fire Records. Their second album, Headache Rhetoric, came out in 1989. After an extended break, the band has returned for periodic live dates since 2012.
The evening marks the anniversary of The Primitives'single Stop Killing Me and of Close Lobsters'debut album, with both acts on the bill. The venue, 229, is a London concert venue on Great Portland Street.
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The Primitives
The Primitives are a British band playing independent rock, formed in Coventry in 1984. Their first album, Lovely, was released in 1988, marking the start of their recorded output.
Close Lobsters
Close Lobsters is a Scottish independent rock band formed in Paisley in 1985. Their first album, Foxheads Stalk This Land, was released in 1987 through Fire Records.
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229
229 is a concert venue at 229 Great Portland St, W1W 5PN London.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does The Primitives + Close Lobsters take place?
The Primitives + Close Lobsters takes place at 229 (W1W 5PN London).
When does The Primitives + Close Lobsters take place?
The scheduled date is 30 April 2027 at 19:00. The run continues until 30 April 2027.
What time does The Primitives + Close Lobsters start?
Time listed for The Primitives + Close Lobsters: 19:00 on 30 April 2027 at 229. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
Who is the support act for The Primitives in London?
The support act for The Primitives is Close Lobsters. The exact running order is confirmed by 229 on the night.
How do I get to 229?
229 is located at 229 Great Portland St, W1W 5PN London. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for The Primitives + Close Lobsters?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketPiazza: https://ticketpiazza.com/gb/go/tickets?event=tour-the-primitives-close-lobsters.
What type of event is The Primitives + Close Lobsters?
The Primitives + Close Lobsters is classified as “Pop, rock & indie” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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