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Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey is headed to Cape Town!

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Breakout Events is thrilled to announce that Let’s Rock, the UK’s most iconic retro festival, is making its highly anticipated debut in South Africa in 2025! Known for its stellar lineups and incredible 80s nostalgia, Let’s Rock will bring two unforgettable events to Johannesburg and Cape Town, featuring a mix of international legends and local icons from Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey, Midge Ure, Steve Louw's Big Sky and many more. Ryan Caught up with Tom Bailey who can’t wait to rock the Mother City!
24 Oct 2024 2AM English South Africa News

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