Ibibio Sound Machine

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Ibibio Sound Machine

Friday 20 November 2026 · Doors 19:30

Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

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Ibibio Sound Machine is on Friday 20 November 2026 at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £28, including the booking fee (Gigantic adds its fees per order at checkout).

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