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The two musical powerhouses will team up to perform together in six stunning venues including a date at TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday June 20. On this joint headline tour, the bands will take turns to close the evening with Skunk Anansie set to close in Scarborough. Tickets go on general sale at 10am Friday November 14 via scarboroughopenairtheatre.com and ticketmaster.co.uk. Garbage are an American alternative rock band formed in Wisconsin in 1993 consisting of Scottish lead vocalist Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig. Garbage became known for their innovative fusion of rock, electronica, grunge, and pop, creating a dark yet polished sound that stood out in the 1990s music scene. Their 1995 self-titled debut album produced hits like Stupid Girl and Only Happy When It Rains, earning them critical acclaim and international success. The band continued to evolve with albums such as Version 2.0 and Beautiful Garbage, exploring themes of identity, technology, and emotional complexity. With Manson’s commanding presence and the band’s layered production, Garbage remain a pioneering force in modern alternative music. Formed in London in 1994, Skunk Anansie are known for their powerful fusion of hard rock, punk, and funk influences. Fronted by the charismatic and dynamic Skin, whose distinctive voice and commanding stage presence have become the band’s signature, Skunk Anansie broke through with explosive hits like Weak, Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) and Charity. Their music often tackles political and social issues, addressing themes of race, gender, and power with raw emotion and unapologetic energy. The band’s diverse sound—ranging from aggressive riffs to soulful ballads—helped define the alternative rock landscape of the 1990s. After a hiatus in the early 2000s, Skunk Anansie reunited in 2009, continuing to tour and release new material that reaffirms their reputation as one of the most electrifying and thought-provoking bands in British rock, highlighted by the release of their recent top 10 album, the critically and commercially acclaimed The Painful Truth. Skunk Anansie and Garbage join James Taylor, Deacon Blue, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, Paul Weller, James Arthur, Billy Ocean, Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics, David Gray and American vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims among the first headline announcements for TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2026. Julian Murray, of Scarborough OAT promoters Cuffe and Taylor, said: “What a huge night this will be. Both Skunk Anansie and Garbage are musical powerhouses so to have them team up for a double headlining show will certainly make for a memorable evening on the Yorkshire coast. “Next year is going to be incredible in Scarborough and we can’t wait to make even more announcements very soon. It’s going to be a busy summer.” For more information about TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre go to scarboroughopenairtheatre.com
