The Adventures was a Northern Irish rock band formed in Belfast in 1984. They became known for their characteristic blend of folk and pop, distinguished by Pat Gribben's songwriting talents and the emotive vocals of Terry Sharpe. The band's most notable work, "Broken Land," peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart in 1988, and is widely recognized as one of the most played songs on BBC Radio 1. Despite never achieving major commercial success, The Adventures left a lasting influence on the Irish music scene.