The Beat

Be Sharp Promotions and New Cross Live presents

The Beat ft. Ranking Junior
The band crossed over fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious dance rhythm. Along with their contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, The Beat became an overnight sensation and one of the most popular and influential bands of the British ska movement.
By Christmas of 1979, The Beat were riding high in the UK charts with their first single, a smoking remake of the classic Smokey Robinson tune Tears of a Clown.

Over the course of the next five years The Beat toured relentlessly and released three studio albums: “I Just Can’t Stop It”, “Wh’appen”, both reaching number 3 in The UK album charts and “Special Beat Service”. The band toured the world, touring with such artists as David Bowie, The Police, REM, The Clash, The Talking Heads, The Pretenders, and The Specials, to name but a few.

The Beat kept scoring hits with tunes that have now become so popular that it’s hard to remember a time when they didn’t exist, such as Mirror in the Bathroom, Hands Off… She’s Mine, Too Nice To Talk To, Save it for Later, I Confess, Stand Down Margaret, and their serene cover of Andy William’s Can’t Get Used To Losing You.

The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr continue to perform all the classic hits in their dynamic live shows.
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Friday 19th December 2025
New Cross Inn
Doors 6pm

- Main venue contact: +44 20 7639 7225
- Bar enquiries: +44 20 7237 4445

- Located at main bar entrance
- Valid photo ID required for ticket pickup
- Open 1 hour before event start time
- Ticket confirmation or booking reference required

- Limited street parking available
- Nearby public parking lots within 5-minute walk
- Recommended use of public transportation
- Nearest train station: New Cross Gate

- Ground floor level accessible
- Wheelchair spaces available
- Companion seats provided
- Advanced notice recommended for special requirements

- No outside food or drinks
- Age restrictions may apply for live events
- Dress code: Casual
- No professional cameras without permission

- Under 18s must be accompanied by adult
- Most evening events are 18+
- Daytime events may allow accompanied minors
- Check specific event details for age restrictions