Gentlemens Dub Club is a nine-piece band formed in Leeds in early 2006. Its music is based in dub, ska and roots reggae, and it also sits alongside grime and hip-hop in its wider tagging and audience.

Performance and sound

The band is known for a high-energy live set built around tight grooves, a heavy sound, live effects and mixing. Its shows are described as drawing mixed-age crowds to the dance floor, often building into a frenzied mosh pit. The group’s stage presence is a central part of its live reputation.

Live activity and appearances

Gentlemens Dub Club performs widely on the UK circuit, playing gigs and festivals across the country. It appears at Glastonbury, Latitude Festival, Secret Garden Party and Outlook Festival in Croatia. The group also plays at established venues including Koko, The Coronet, the Jazz Café, Rock City Nottingham and Carling Academy Oxford.

Collaborations and support slots

The band supports a range of acts, including Roots Manuva, The Streets, The Wailers, Finlay Quaye, Natty, The Bays, Beardyman, Zion Train and the Foreign Beggars live band.