BOOTLEG RASCAL JOINS STEEL PULSE 
ON THEIR 50^TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Celebrating five decades of socially conscious and groundbreaking reggae, Steel Pulse is set to make their long-awaited return to Australia in early 2025. Now, the legendary band is thrilled to announce that Bootleg Rascal, one of Australia’s most dynamic and genre-defying artists, will join as special guests on their three-show East Coast tour.

Bootleg Rascal are a Yugambeh/Gold Coast-based band comprising Carlos Lara, Jimmy Young and Fraser Perrott. The trio combine an eclectic mix of hip hop, reggae, indie-rock, dub and electronica; all while simultaneously delivering a cohesive sound of their own. With a career spanning over a decade, Bootleg Rascal has consistently captivated audiences worldwide with their infectious energy, genre-bending style, and extraordinary live performances.

Steel Pulse, formed in 1975 in Birmingham, England, are one of reggae’s most iconic and influential bands, blending roots reggae with elements of punk and rock to create their signature sound. Known for their anthems of social justice and empowerment, Steel Pulse has inspired generations with timeless hits like “Rally Round the Flag” and “Roller Skates.” Their Australian tour will celebrate their storied career and 50-year legacy with three special performances in Sydney, Byron Bay, and Brisbane.

Bootleg Rascal’s addition to the tour promises to elevate these already iconic shows. Drawing on influences from artists like Gorillaz and Massive Attack, they have built a reputation for their infectious live sets, regularly selling out headline shows across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the US. Recent highlights include their latest single ’Drip Your Love’ featuring Zaya (South Summit), and a highly successful 10th-anniversary tour celebrating their debut EP, Psychotica.

This combination of Steel Pulse’s legendary roots reggae and Bootleg Rascal’s modern fusion of genres ensures that these shows will be unforgettable experiences for music lovers.

For fans of reggae, hip-hop, and everything in between, this pairing of Steel Pulse and Bootleg Rascal is a rare opportunity to witness two generations of innovative, high-energy live music. Whether you are a lifelong admirer of Steel Pulse or discovering Bootleg Rascal for the first time, these shows promise to be a landmark celebration of music, activism, and cultural legacy.

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