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Richard Blade

5 concerts

British-American Richard Blade, from Torquay, England, is an iconic radio, TV, and film personality. Celebrated for his influential KROQ-FM DJ career, he popularized 1980s new wave music, championing bands like Duran Duran and Depeche Mode. Blade, an author and host of music shows, holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and received awards including The Golden Microphone.

The English Beat

8 concerts

Formed in working-class Birmingham, England (1979), The Beat fused ska/two tone with reggae, soul, pop & punk—danceable anthems of love/unity; led by showman Dave Wakeling.

Modern English

12 concerts

Formed in Colchester, England, Modern English helped shape post-punk/new wave, boosted by BBC’s John Peel; hit big with “I Melt With You,” honored at 2024 BMI London Awards.

Wang Chung

5 concerts

London new wave band (formed as Huang Chung): Jack Hues & Nick Feldman (with drummer Darren Costin). ’80s US hits “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days.”

Howard Jones

6 concerts

Born in Hythe, England, synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones shaped 80s new wave with hits like "New Song," "What Is Love?," and "Things Can Only Get Better." Renowned for philosophical songwriting and pioneering synthesizers, he performed at Live Aid and sold millions of albums. His discography includes Dialogue (2022) and Piano Composed Spirio (2025), and he has collaborated with artists such as BT.

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The Anthem Music Venue Capacity: 6,000

901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

theanthemdc.com

+1 202-888-0020

About The Anthem

The Anthem is a 2,500-6,000-capacity state-of-the-art music venue and auditorium in Washington, D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront, opened in 2017 as a centerpiece of The Wharf redevelopment. Its flexible design, featuring a movable stage and balconies engineered for proximity, offers a dynamic range of intimate to large-scale concerts and events.