ShareThe Boomtown Rats are a trailblazing rock and new wave band that emerged in the late 1970s, renowned for their raw energy, thought-provoking lyrics, and ability to reinvent themselves across decades.
Formed in 1975 in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, the band was founded by Bob Geldof (vocals), Garry Roberts (guitar), Johnnie Fingers (keyboards), Pete Briquette (bass), Gerry Cott (guitar), and Simon Crowe (drums).
The first-ever UK number one single Rat Trap, from an Irish Band found international acclaim, alongside hits including the iconic I Don’t Like Mondays, which topped charts around the world.
Sir Bob’s activism took centre stage with the monumental Live Aid concert in 1985. The Boomtown Rats disbanded in 1986, then after three decades, reunited in 2013, reintroducing their catalogue to a new generation.
In 2020, they released exciting new material with the much anticipated album Citizens of Boomtown. The Boomtown Rats are vocalist and guitarist Bob Geldof, bassist Pete Briquette, drummer Simon Crowe, guitarist Paul Cuddeford, guitarist Darren Beale and keyboard player Alan Dunn.
TOUR DATES 2025
October
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Fri 10th | Royal Concert Hall Nottingham |
| Sat 11th | Synphony Hall Birmingham |
| Fri 17th | Music Hall Aberdeen |
| Sat 18th | Barrowlands Glasgow |
| Fri 24th | City Hall Sheffield |
| Sat 25th | Corn Exchange Cambridge |
| Fri 31st | Eventim Apollo London |
November
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Sat 1st | O2 Guildhall Southampton |
| Fri 7th | Bridgewater Hall Manchester |
| Sat 8th | Glasshouse Gateshead |
| Fri 14th | Barbican York |
| Sat 15th | Olympia Liverpool |
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