Au Pairs
Angular, politically pointed post-punk built on the tension between two vocalists and a very tight rhythm section — Birmingham's answer to Gang of Four, sharper on gender politics than anyone.
Au Pairs formed in Birmingham in 1979 and were part of the first wave of British post-punk. The band was fronted by guitarist and singer Lesley Woods, whose vocals traded off against those of guitarist Paul Foad over the rhythm section of Jane Munro on bass and Pete Hammond on drums.
Their music used clipped, angular guitar and a taut funk-inflected pulse, and their lyrics dealt directly with gender, sexuality, work and politics — including material on Northern Ireland and on the mundane inequities of relationships. The group broke up in the mid-1980s but remains a reference point for feminist post-punk.
Festivals Au Pairs is playing
Au Pairs at a glance
What festivals is Au Pairs playing in 2026?
Au Pairs is booked at 1 festival: Rebellion 2026.
When does Au Pairs play at Rebellion?
Thursday, August 6, 21:05 at Opera House.
Where is Au Pairs from?
Au Pairs is from Birmingham, UK.
What kind of music does Au Pairs play?
Au Pairs is tagged post-punk and art-punk.
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