Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story
Thu 22 Oct · 19:00
O2 Academy Birmingham
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Fat Freddy's Drop, a seven-piece dub/reggae band from Wellington, New Zealand, performs at O2 Academy Birmingham on 22 October 2026 at 19:00. The concert marks the 21st anniversary of their album Based on a True Story.
Fat Freddy's Drop is a 7 piece live Dub/Reggae band from Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 2001, the current lineup consists of DJ Fitchie, Joe Dukie, Toby Chang, HoPepa, Chopper Reedz, Jetlag Johnson, and Dobie Blaze. The name "Fat Freddy's Drop" is a reference to a piece of blotter art that was circulating in the NZ dance scene in the late 90's. Fat Freddy's Drop have now released their second major studio album, Dr Boondigga & The Big BW - shipping GOLD on the first day of release on 26th May 2009.
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Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 19:00.
Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story is held at O2 Academy Birmingham in Birmingham (16-18 Horsefair, Birmingham, B1 1DB).
Tickets for Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story are priced at £45.75. Live prices and availability are shown on Ticketmaster.
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Fat Freddy's Drop is performing at Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story.
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Fat Freddy's Drop are a New Zealand seven-piece band formed in Wellington in 1999. Their musical style has been characterised as any combination of dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno. Originally a jam band formed in the late 1990s by musicians from other bands in Wellington, Fat Freddy's Drop gradually became its members' sole focus. Band members continued playing with their other respective groups—The Black Seeds, TrinityRoots, Bongmaster, and others—for much of their 20-year career. Fat Freddy's Drop are known for their improvised live performances. Songs on their studio albums are versions refined over years of playing them live in New Zealand and on tour abroad.
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Fat Freddy's Drop, a seven-piece dub/reggae band from Wellington, New Zealand, performs at O2 Academy Birmingham on 22 October 2026 at 19:00. The concert marks the 21st anniversary of their album Based on a True Story.
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Fat Freddy's Drop is a 7 piece live Dub/Reggae band from Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 2001, the current lineup consists of DJ Fitchie, Joe Dukie, Toby Chang, HoPepa, Chopper Reedz, Jetlag Johnson, and Dobie Blaze. The name "Fat Freddy's Drop" is a reference to a piece of blotter art that was circulating in the NZ dance scene in the late 90's. Fat Freddy's Drop have now released their second major studio album, Dr Boondigga & The Big BW - shipping GOLD on the first day of release on 26th May 2009.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story?
Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story taking place?
Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story is held at O2 Academy Birmingham in Birmingham (16-18 Horsefair, Birmingham, B1 1DB).
How much are tickets for Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story?
Tickets for Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story are priced at £45.75. Live prices and availability are shown on Ticketmaster.
Is there anywhere to stay near Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of O2 Academy Birmingham can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story?
Fat Freddy's Drop is performing at Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story.
How do I get tickets for Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story?
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