ONCE in a while a band appears that strikes a chord with the nation. The Beautiful South did that, and now, members from the band have formed The South, and are heading to Bridport to tour their latest album.

The band will be performing at the Electric Palace on October 29.

The combination of hits by The Beautiful South as well as original songs from The South’s debut album Sweet Refrains has solidified the band’s place in the industry.

For over three decades The Beautiful South were a household name, selling over 15 million albums.

On disbanding in 2007, original members Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler went on to form The South and with mainstays Damon Butcher and Gaz Birtles (keyboards and brass since the very beginning of The Beautiful South) the talented 9 piece continue to celebrate the music of The Beautiful South and The South.

The rich tapestry of music is wooing audiences far and wide, as they continue to receive ovations from all corners of the UK.

The band will be performing songs from Sweet Refrains alongside classics – including Perfect 10, A Little Time, Rotterdam, Don’t Marry Her and You Keep It All In.

Dave Hemingway’s musical career stretches back into the 80s.

He became a founder member of The Beautiful South after the demise of The Housemartins in 1988.

Right from the off, The Beautiful South have defied the normal logic associated with pop bands, not least for the fact that they stayed together for 20 years.

n The South will be performing at Bridport Electric Palace on October 29 at 8pm.