100 Club Punk Special
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The 100 Club Punk Special (sometimes referred to as the 100 Club Punk Festival) was a two-day event held at the 100 Club venue in Oxford Street, London, England on 20 and 21 September 1976.[1] The gig showcased eight punk rock bands, most of which were unsigned. The bands in attendance were each associated with the then evolving punk rock music scene of the United Kingdom. Historically, the event has become seen as marking a watershed moment for punk rock, as it began to move from the underground and emerge into the mainstream music scene.
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Genre | Punk rock |
Dates | 20–21 September 1976 |
Location(s) | 100 Club, Oxford Street, London |
Attendance | About 600 |
Organised by | Ron Watts Malcolm McLaren |
Website | Official |
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