UB40 had a very difficult year in 2021. Not only did frontman Duncan Campbell retire in June following a stroke, but the band’s saxophonist Brian Travers died in August after battling cancer. Then, in November, former vocalist and founding member Astro died too after a short illness. Having pushed on through their troubles, the band are back with a bang as they announce their 2022 Bigga Baggariddim UK and Ireland tour.
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The iconic reggae band, formed in 1978, are set to hit the road across the country, hot on the heels of their secret surprise live show at the Commonwealth Games later this year.
The 18-date tour will take place from May 4-June 1, with new dates announced today for December.
Following Campbell’s retirement last summer, the tour will also see the touring debut of UB40’s new singer Matt Doyle.
The musician had previously supported the group with his fellow Birmingham band Kioko.
The Bigga Baggariddim Tour 2022
May 4: Brighton, The Brighton Centre
May 7: Blackpool, Empress Ballroom
May 8: Manchester, O2 Apollo
May 10: Plymouth, Pavilions
May 11: Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
May 13: Portsmouth, Guildhall
May 14: Norwich, UEA
May 15: Stoke, Victoria Hall
May 17: Liverpool, Eventim Olympia
May 18: Nottingham, Rock City
May 20: Northampton, Royal and Derngate Hall
May 21: Cheltenham, The Centaur
May 23: Hull, Bonus Arena
May 25: Edinburgh, Usher Hall
May 26: Glasgow, Barrowlands
May 27: Aberdeen, Music Hall
May 29: Stockton, Globe
May 31: Bournemouth, O2 Academy
Dec 9: Belfast, Ulster Hall
Dec 10: Castlebar, The Royal Theatre and Event Centre
Dec 18: Birmingham, Utilita Arena
Dec 20: Leeds, First Direct Arena
Dec 21: London, OVO Arena Wembley
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Published at Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:58:00 +0000
UB40 UK tour 2022 announced with new frontman Matt Doyle and live debut of Champion
