Take Me Out : Au Pairs en concert à Paris (Les Femmes S'en Mêlent)

Formed in the late 1970s, at the height of the post-punk era, Au Pairs distinguished itself by combining politically engaged and feminist themes with a rhythmic and danceable sound influenced by funk.

Take Me Out, Petit Bain & Les Femmes S'en Mêlent present... Au Pairs in concert! AU PAIRS. Au Pairs is a post-punk band originally formed in 1978. In 1983, the original lineup disbanded.

After a long hiatus, the band reformed with a new lineup that includes original singer Lesley Woods.

The current lineup includes Estella Adeyeri (from Big Joanie) on bass, Alex Ward (known for collaborations with Thurston Moore and Pere Ubu) on guitar, and Jem Doulton (also associated with Thurston Moore) on drums.

They are currently on their first major UK tour in over 40 years, revisiting their 1981 debut album "Playing with a Different Sex," while presenting new tracks in anticipation of a recording planned later in the year.

In February 2026, the band performed sold-out concerts in Arnhem, Venlo, Leiden and Eindhoven, Netherlands.

Formed in the late 1970s, at the height of the post-punk era, Au Pairs distinguished itself by combining politically engaged and feminist themes with a rhythmic and danceable sound influenced by funk. Their work has often been described as ahead of its time.

The current lineup infuses renewed energy into the band's pieces, emphasizing their continued relevance in the contemporary context.

Their stage performances are direct and captivating: rhythmic, perfectly controlled and focused on maintaining a strong connection with the audience. The result is an immediate and immersive concert, leaving the audience energized and completely captivated. com/aupairsband/