"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 18 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Boomtown Rats is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. The Boomtown Rats concert reviews describe live shows and performances as charismatic, satisfying, and raucous.
How long are their concerts?
How long are The Boomtown Rats concerts? The Boomtown Rats concerts usually last an hour and a half.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book The Boomtown Rats? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Boomtown Rats range from $25,000 - $35,000, with The Boomtown Rats's current estimated booking fee to be around $25,000.
On tour
Music Hall, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, (October 17); Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, (October 18); O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom, (November 1);
The Boomtown Rats is a rock group led by Bob Geldof (full name: Robert Fredrick Zenon Geldof, born October 5th 1951). Playing punk and New Wave influenced music, their initial incarnation lasted from 1976 to 1986), but the band recently reformed.
The Boomtown Rats were back performing on Friday night at the Royal Concert Hall and were celebrating their 50 Rat Years Tour with a set list that showcased all of their oldies.
We’ve all seen a few pretty half-hearted efforts in the past in among the success stories and now when I tell people I’m going to reunion show a lot of people shake their heads wisely and say They’ll never be as good as they were.
The prospect of swapping face time with presidents power nerds and Bono for touring UK venues again can’t have held much appeal – especially given his family’s recent tragedies.
Sir Bob seems to be on our televisions every second week talking about anything except music, while I Don’t Like Mondays has never left radio playlists in the 34 years since its release.
