Syria, it seems, will let nothing interrupt this elaborate two-step, not even a Lebanese war-dance.

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Many bands and performers who were to become musical legends passed through the show including U2, REM, The Smiths, Depeche Mode and Joy Division - but of late On the Wire has taken a more relaxed view of the music scene and is as likely to play pre-war hillbilly music as much as experimental dance or dub.

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Byrne also backed Wales' pre-match response to the haka, where the home side stared down New Zealand's traditional war dance challenge from 10 yards away.

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