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Beat Generator Live

Situated in North Lindsay Street, Dundee, Beat Generator Live! is at the centre of Dundee’s cutting edge music scene and a hotspot for regular touring bands and alternative club nights. Showcasing new talent, touring bands and providing intimate gigs for some of the bigger established artists, the venue also hosts regular, weekly alt.rock, metal, punk and indie club nights. Boasting original classic album covers on the venue’s walls, the club’s toilets are also decorated in timeless gig posters which provide a rich, historic profile of some the vintage gigs which have taken place in the city. If you are seeking good live bands, a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and a venue with a real vibe that reeks of Dundee’s music history, then you will find all this and more.

What's On @ Beat Generator Live

Seattle Thrift Store

Seattle Thrift Store

30 May 2026 - 5 Dec 2026

Seattle Thrift Store bring the MTV Unplugged Show, with an Unplugged 1st half conjuring up the atmosphere of the legendary MTV Unplugged series by Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and others. Expect candles, flowers, a fully faithful recreation of an MTV Unplugged show with a full band. The 2nd half brings the Full Live Experience! Over an hour of anthemic Grunge hits from all your fave bands of the era; Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains as well as, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters as well as female fronted bands like Hole and L7! Come as you are - SEATTLE THRIFT STORE are guaranteed to get you up and singing along like it's 1991!
A Band Called Malice

A Band Called Malice

21 Aug 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

A Band Called Malice has quickly taken the tribute world by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute-act to The Jam. With over 70 gigs booked during 2018, the talented trio are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to ‘When You’re Young,” with an evening of single releases and album tracks from The Jam’s early Fire & Skill years, through to their very last release. As Jam fans themselves, A Band Called Malice will not disappoint and guarantee a show full of high octane energy, angst, aggression, passion and soul of their idols. The band have certainly caught the imagination of a lot of people over the last year, resulting in official endorsement from Lambretta Clothing of Carnaby Street, a National Tribute Award nomination and bookings at prestigious venues across the land – and no less than 1/4 of a million hits on the video of their live street performance outside the Lambretta Store on Carnaby street.
Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash

23 Aug 2026 - 21 Oct 2026

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level. Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash are one of the most enduring and popular bands in British Rock. With millions of albums sold, their iconic twin-guitar sound inspired bands from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden and produced such classics tracks as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword & Blowin’ Free. Wishbone Ash take their audience on a unique journey through their illustrious history by combining the old songs with the new, with a live show that remains as fresh and in demand as ever.
Robert Arkins - Commitments

Robert Arkins - Commitments

5 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

Robert Arkins, the original Star of award winning Irish film 'The Commitments', who played wiley Band Manager Jimmy Rabbitte , on tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Alan Parker movie classic with his own 9 piece Commitments band direct from Dublin.
The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live

The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live

5 Jun 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

The Total Stone Roses play the best 'Roses material including 'She Bangs The Drums', 'Fools Gold', 'Waterfall, 'I Wanna Be Adored' and 'Love Spreads'. You will not find a better sound-a-like band this side of 1989!
Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. The remaining members went on to form New Order and have achieved much critical and commercial success. The influence of Joy Division, however, was far reaching. They were considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Forty three years on you can relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission - the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act.
Plug In Maybe, Muse Tribute - Live at Beat Generator
Plug In Maybe bring the full Muse experience to Beat Generator Dundee, delivering a powerful live show packed with the biggest hits from one of the UK's most iconic bands. Covering fan favourites from Showbiz, Origin of Symmetry, Absolution and beyond, the band recreate the sound, energy and intensity of Muse's legendary live performances. Expect a full production show featuring synced lighting, visuals and stage design, transforming an intimate venue into a high-impact live experience. Whether you're a long-time fan or just love massive rock anthems, this is a night built for singing, jumping and experiencing the music of Muse at full volume.
Helicon

Helicon

12 Sept 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Helicon formed in 2008 and have released quite a body of work in their time as a band. The Eps have long sold out. Their first complete album released on Fuzz Club Records is currently on its second pressing. The second album "This Can Only Lead To Chaos" saw Helicon embark on a tour of the Uk, this release was followed up with a Fuzz Club Session. Hot Box was one of the lucky stops in that tour. They sounded incredible that night and converted the room into Helicon fans. The band will be travelling from Scotland with sitar and pedal boards in hand en route to their tour around Europe. They will create some of the finest Psych Rock to grace the earth. The rock solid rhythm section of this band gives the guitars and synths the space to colour the sound. Get ready build a breath taking wall of noise. Early tickets are strongly recommended for this evening as it will be busy. All ages under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Pearl Scam

Pearl Scam

6 Mar 2027 - 6 Mar 2027

Close your eyes and you will think you're there, Seattle 1991, the birth of a sound. As the tones of Alive and Even Flow fill the room, you will remember how you felt when you first heard Ten. Classic songs like Jeremy, Betterman, Elderly Woman and Given To Fly remind you exactly what Pearl Jam is all about... the music. Pearl Scam is the UK's finest Pearl Jam experience. Musicians that have come together with one common goal of recreating the high energy live shows of Pearl Jam, with over 30 years of music to draw from, add to that much loved cover songs, you will certainly have a night you won't forget. Pearl Scam is dedicated to giving their all at every show, in every town, in every city. The band is comprised of some of the finest experienced, talented, and reliable musicians in the country who all have a shared passion for Pearl Jam's music and live performances.
Sleep Broken

Sleep Broken

25 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

Sleep Broken are known for their live tribute performances that honour the music and spirit of Sleep Token, a progressive metal band known for its ritualistic stage presence and cryptic lyrics
Dundemo (Scotland's Biggest Emo Pop Punk Night)
Dundemo 16 – Scotland’s BIGGEST Emo / Pop-Punk night! We’re taking over the city’s best late-night venue to throw the ultimate party, packed with the anthems that defined a generation! Get ready to scream along to a killer lineup featuring all your faves like My Chemical Romance, The Used, Panic! At the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Paramore, Blink-182, A Day to Remember, Slipknot, System, Evanescence—and so many more! Plus, we’re throwing in some unexpected bangers to keep the night unpredictable and wild. This is the party to end all parties. So grab your friends, throw on your best band tee, and let’s make this a night to remember!

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