Penetration formed in Ferryhill, County Durham in 1976 at the very beginning of the punk rock phenomenon.
Penetration formed in Ferryhill, County Durham in 1976 at the very beginning of the punk rock phenomenon.
An exciting live prospect, respected by peers and dedicated fans, the group signed to Virgin Records in 1977 and released their first single, the punk classic "Don’t Dictate", that Autumn. Their debut album, Moving Targets was released in 1978 to critical acclaim and commercial success (reaching no. 22 in the UK album chart) and showcased a confident outfit that had already expanded its musical and creative vision. Their bass, drums and twin guitar line-up became a distinctive feature of the band’s sound, while singer Pauline Murray’s fearless yet vulnerable vocals fitted perfectly with their anthemic and often complex song arrangements
The event is taking place at The Bodega, Nottingham. See individual listings for full venue details.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 13th November 2026 at 10:00am.
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