Aswad Concert History

Aswad ("Black" in Arabic) are a long-lasting British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B, soul, and soca influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the early 1970s, and have released a total of twenty-one albums.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 22, 1984
Aswad Southampton Guildhall Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Jun 10, 1984
Jobs For A Change
The Smiths / Misty In Roots / Billy Bragg / Mari Wilson / Aswad / Hank Wangford / Ivor Cutler / Redskins / Grand Union / Hi Jinks / Vocem / Bario Latino
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Jubilee Gardens London, England, United Kingdom
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Nov 27, 1983
Aswad St George's Hall Plataeu Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Aug 30, 1983
Meat Loaf / 10CC / Renaissance / Aswad / Opposition (UK) / Chuck Berry / Sid's Taxi
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St. Ives, UK
Jun 17, 1983 –
Jun 19, 1983
Glastonbury Festival 1983
UB40 / Marillion / Melanie / The Chieftains / Aswad / Julian Cope / Fun Boy Three / Hunters & Collectors / Flying Pickets / A Certain Ratio / King Sunny Adé / Tom Paxton / Incantation / Juggernaut / curtis mayfield / Black Roots / The Enid / Moving Hearts / denis brown / Alexei Sayle / Kevin Brown / Alexis Korner / Jean Philippe Rykiel / Farm Band Show all bands
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Worthy Farm Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
Dec 05, 1982
Aswad
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Coasters Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Jun 18, 1982 –
Jun 20, 1982
Glastonbury CND Festival
Van Morrison / Jackson Browne / Richie Havens / Aswad / Judie Tzuke / John Cooper Clarke / Climax Blues Band / Thompson Twins / The Blues Band / Talisman (reggae) / A Certain Ratio / Roy Harper / Randy California / The Chieftains / Funkapolitan / Jean Pierre Rampal and Didier Malherbe / Osibisa / Steve Wally / Ekome (dance troupe) / Black Uhuru / Sad Cafe Show all bands
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Worthy Farm Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 19, 1981 –
Jun 21, 1981
Glastonbury Festival 1981
New Order / Taj Mahal / Hawkwind / Aswad / John Cooper Clarke / Gong / The Sound / Roy Harper / Chicken Shack / Ginger Baker / Talisman / Matumbi / Robert Hunter / Judy Tzuke / Rab Noakes / Supercharge / Hinkleys Heroes / Decline and Fall / Pete Drummond / The Jazz Sluts / Nick Pickett / Ronnie Laine Show all bands
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Worthy Farm Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
May 30, 1981
Peoples March for Jobs
PETE TOWNSHEND and friends (Richie Havens and Jim Capaldi ) / Aswad / Tour De Force / The Members / The Quads / George Melly / John Bennett Band / Crouch End All Stars / Martin Besserman / Barry Ford / Alexi Sayle (MC)
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Brockwell Park Brixton, England, United Kingdom
Feb 08, 1980
Medium Medium / Aswad Anson Rooms, Bristol SU Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Jul 25, 1979
The Clash / Aswad / The Members Rainbow Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 14, 1979
The Clash / Aswad / The Members / Enchanters
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Rainbow Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 24, 1978
Elvis Costello / Sham 69 / Aswad / Misty In Roots / Attractions
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Brockwell Park London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 07, 1976
Eddie And The Hotrods / Aswad

Eddie And The Hotrods

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Free Trade Hall Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Dec 05, 1976
Eddie & The Hot Rods / Aswad
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The Greyhound London, England, United Kingdom

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Glastonbury Festival 1983
Jun 17 - 19, 1983
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Glastonbury Festival 1983
Jun 17 - 19, 1983
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Glastonbury Festival 1985
Jun 21 - 23, 1985
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Glastonbury Festival 1985
Jun 21 - 23, 1985
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Glastonbury Festival 1990
Jun 22 - 24, 1990
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Glastonbury Festival 1990
Jun 22 - 24, 1990
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [710-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [711-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [712-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [713-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [714-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [715-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [716-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [717-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Peoples March for Jobs on May 30, 1981 [718-small]

Peoples March for Jobs
May 30, 1981
 Brixton, England, United Kingdom
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Glastonbury Festival 1985 on Jun 21, 1985 [286-small]

Glastonbury Festival 1985
Jun 21 - 23, 1985
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Magic Summer Live 2013 on Jul 13, 2013 [590-small]

Magic Summer Live 2013
Jul 13 - 14, 2013
 Guildford, England, United Kingdom
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Aswad / Gregory Isaacs / Mykal Rose / Freddie McGregor on May 29, 1994 [878-small]

Aswad / Gregory Isaacs / Mykal Rose / Freddie McGregor
May 29, 1994
 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Aswad had?

Aswad has had 115 concerts.

What genre is Aswad?

Aswad is most often considered to be British, UK, Reggae, Ska, English, Dub, Roots Reggae, London, and UK Reggae.

When is the next Aswad concert?

The next Aswad concert is on June 22, 2024 at Dreamland Margate in Margate, United Kingdom. The bands performing are: Julian Marley / Reggae Roast / Steel Pulse / The Beat / The Skints / Trojan Sound System / Aswad / Dawn Penn / General Levy.

When was the last Aswad concert?

The last Aswad concert was on March 16, 2024 at Boisdale in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does Aswad play live?

The songs that Aswad performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 10, 2022 concert at Verulamium Park in St Albans, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Old Firestick
  2. Justice
  3. I Can't Get Over You
  4. Bubbling
  5. 54-46, That's My Number
  6. Just a Little Herb
  7. Drum & Bass Line
  8. Don't Turn Around / You've Lost That Loving Feeling / My Girl
  9. Shine

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