Iconic all-female band reignite the 'Fuzz' with a hometown launch of their biography
Trailblazing 80s chart band We’ve Got a Fuzzbox and We’re Gonna Use It - aka Fuzzbox - celebrate 40 years since Birmingham's female ‘Fab Four’ burst onto the music scene.
With their feisty and unapologetic energy, their DIY punk-pop and classic global hit singles like International Rescue, Self & Pink Sunshine, an authorised biography is launching to celebrate Fuzzbox legacy and their future.
Britain’s most successful all-girl group who played instruments are excited to announce that 2026 will be a landmark year of celebration. Fuzzbox's long-time collaborator and Birmingham author Martin Tracey will release a brand-new book chronicling the band’s journey and cultural impact.
The book officially launches in Birmingham this month, in a special evening event featuring a live Q&A, book signing, live music and exclusive Fuzzbox celebration with members from the original line up.
Martin Tracey releases a brand-new authorised biography chronicling the band’s journey, meteoric rise, iconic imagery, the ups and downs of rock ‘n’ roll, and Fuzzbox's fearless collective voice in a male-dominated industry. Compiled with input from the remaining original members and a passionate community of supporters, the book offers candid insights into the original group of ‘Girl-Power!’
Fuzzbox made their mark as one of the UK’s most vibrant and unapologetically original bands, fusing raw punky vibes with irresistible hooks and colourful 80s pop flair. Their influence continues to ripple across generations of female-fronted artists, especially women in music, with this new chapter proving that the fuzz is very much alive and louder than ever.
The launch builds on the recent recording of three brand-new podcasts under the banner “Fuzzbox” that complement the biography: a sharp, funny, and heartfelt series exploring music, creativity, and cultural chaos — told in true Fuzzbox fashion by original members Vix and Tina.
Each episode explores the backstories that informed the biography, diving into the band’s history and their ongoing evolution as artists who never stopped rewriting the rules. (Available soon on podcast platforms).
Venue: The Box Bar, 1-2 Waters Edge, Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2HL
Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 7pm
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/41592388
