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New Wave Night at Het Depot features Jah Wobble, a legendary bassist known for blending punk, dub, and world music influences.
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The event recreates the dark and atmospheric vibe of the 1980s with neon lights, smoke machines, and iconic wave fashion.
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The evening opens with a live show by Jah Wobble, focusing on a unique reinterpretation of the classic PiL album “Metal Box – rebuilt in Dub”.
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Jah Wobble was the original bass player for Public Image Ltd (PiL), where his innovative bass lines revolutionized how bass sounded in post-punk and contemporary music.
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After leaving PiL in 1980, he pursued a diverse solo career with projects like Invaders of the Heart, collaborating with top artists across genres and continuing to experiment with dub, jazz, electronic and world music.
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The lineup also includes:
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Jan Van den Bossche (Radio Willy): Renowned DJ with deep musical knowledge and a blend of classics and rare gems.
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Malcolm Nix (Het Depot): Veteran DJ known for his dark, uncompromising wave sets, part of Het Depot’s core team since the mid-1980s.
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Buscemi: Internationally acclaimed for eclectic DJ sets mixing bossa nova, soul, house, electro, and afrobeat. On this night, he returns to his underground roots with a special electro-wave-punk-funk set.
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After the live set, DJs from Willy and Het Depot take over, playing deep basses, cold synths, classic wave tracks, and obscure underground gems.
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Jah Wobble remains highly active, having released fifteen albums since 2020, each exploring different sonic territories.
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On November 14, Jah Wobble will perform “Metal Box” in its entirety, offering a fresh, adventurous dub experience while honoring the original sound.
This gives a comprehensive and concert-ready overview, highlighting the atmosphere, the artists, and their musical backgrounds
