2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

Protex

Wednesday, March 18
11:00PM - 11:30PM

Hotel Vegas Patio
1500 E 6th St

12972

Formed in Belfast in 1978, Protex were one of the pioneers of the Belfast Punk Movement. They were soon signed to the famous Good Vibrations label, their debut release receiving great reviews and enjoying widespread airplay on the UK's national Radio 1 station. They quickly came to the attention of Rough Trade Records, who released Don't Ring Me Up to wide acclaim. This in turn led to the band signing for Polydor Records, who released the singles I Can't Cope, followed by I Can Only Dream.
The 1980s saw the band take to the road with the Boomtown Rats, as well as embark on two extensive tours of their own throughout the US and Canada.
An album was recorded with legendary producer Chas Chandler, who'd worked with, among others, Hendrix, The Animals and Slade. However, the band weren't happy with the result and after a final release, A Place in Your Heart, the band and label parted ways, Protex splitting soon after.
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