DESPITE the band first playing in 1980, and with the lead singer almost hitting 60, The Selecter prove they still have something to give crowds of all ages and can stand up to most bands for sheer energy.

Lead vocalist Pauline Black has lost none of her natural charisma or passion for the music in the bands third reforming since the 80s.

In fact she looks like she hasn’t aged a day since the band started in 1980.

She is supported by the equally vigorous Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson, another original member.

Hendrickson provides a punchy and edgy performance and a good compliment to the differing vocals of his comapatriot.

Sounding as sharp as they looked in their suits and ties, the reformed, youthful six-piece band jumped and bopped their way through the songs with the crowd throughout the two-hour performance.

The gig is clearly catered for The Selecter’s long-time followers, with a large part of the evening allocated to songs from their first few albums.

It certainly proved to be popular, with spectators jumping away from the first few songs and this full-pelt atmosphere didn’t abate until the end.

But the band also played songs from their two most recent albums String Theory, released in 2013, Made in Britain from 2011 including On My Radio.

They also include several covers such as one of Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black and a great take on the famous “Bond tune” in their song James Bond.

The Selecter almost teased the crowd by waiting to play their classic Too Much Pressure on their encore but was a great way to finish the show.

With even die-hard fans surely pleased by this hi-octane performance, there is enough contemporary modern songs for new generations to get excited by this band which still has something to shout about.

Even if you only have a passing interest in 2 tone ska, you should see The Selecter, which provide a perfect blend of old school and modern contemporary music in a high tempo performance to get anybody bopping away.