Illness hits UB40 Nam show

THE cancellation of the much awaited UB40 charity gig in Windhoek at the last minute yesterday has left fans heartbroken and children at the Hope Village more hopeless.

A painfully terse statement carried on UB40’s website yesterday said the Windhoek show would no longer go ahead on Saturday because one of the band members has been given ‘strict instructions by his doctor that he must have immediate and complete rest to enable him to be treated for a medical condition’.

“This is not a decision the band or their management has taken lightly and the decision was made as absolute last resort.

UB40 founding member Brian Travers said: “You only have to study the case for five minutes to know that Gary’s conviction is wrong

UB40's daughter Jimmy Brown launched halal beauty shop

UB40's daughter Jimmy Brown has launched halal beauty shop in UK

Rose 20 years old launched a store which sells cosmetics and pig fat in Birmingham after she found out the component used in conventional products.

She says, "Obviously, there are a lot of Muslims who will be interested, but I think the products will work for anyone who is concerned about what they're putting on their bodies. The halal certification gives you peace of mind"

UB40 final countdown to ticket sales

At the Independence Stadium in Olympia on 11 December 2011,world class music band UB40 music concert will be staging by Namibia.

All Namibians will going to be provide a brilliant performance and top music by UB40 along with local performers like Ludik, Penilane, Gal Level, Elemotho and the Upambians.

Tickets (starting at N$150) are still available at Maerua Mall, Wernhil, The Biltong Shop at Maerua Mall and Wernhil, Treasure Trove in Baines Centre, O’Portuga restaurant, Fresh ’n Wild, Madiba Spares in Khomasdal and Wika and Riverside Service Stations.

UB40 to appear live in capital - by Staff Reporter

UB40 who is currently busy in official would tour,the internationally reggae band will end with a first live appearance in Namibia at the Independence Stadium in Olympia on December 11.

Local arstists Stefan Ludik, Elemotho, Penilane, the Upambians and Hope Village’s own Dream Makers will joined the international renowned band UB40.This promises to be the “party of the year” and a wonderful way to start off the festive season.

All the funds gain through this gig will be donated to Hope Village and a new Hope Village will be built in Rehoboth where there is a great need.

UB40 will be performing a mixture of their well known songs such as ‘Red, Red Wine’, ‘Cherie Oh Baby’ and ‘Kingston Town’, along with new singles from their latest album ‘Labour of Love’.

UB40 Lead Singer Says,"I will remember the reggae star Gregory"

Reggae star Gregory Isaacs who died on Monday at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness. Tributes have been paid to star Gregory Isaacs

Album "Night Nurse" was one of the biggest hit and the title track which was covered by Simply Red, he was very talented and blissful singer overall.

The former lead singer with UB40,Ali Campbell,was a big fan of his and told BBC Radio 5 live's Ian Payne how he influenced his music.

UB40 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

THIRTY years after UB40’s Signing Off, their first album was regarded as one of their best albums ,the anniversary tour reached Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall.

UB40's had been attached with the music industry since last 30 years and they had a wider range of fans since Signing Off was released. They had come to see, hear and share a retelling of UB40’s success and enjoy it they did.

UB40's standing out whole show, encourage the performance of UB40's and they sound audience still fresh and enthusiastic as in 1980 when UB40’s distinctive reggae-dub sound was a rallying call against the Thatcher years.

The anniversary tours contains a first set of the whole Signing Off album from start to finish including the instrumental Signing Off, thought provoking Burden of Shame and I Think It’s Going To Rain Today. Predictable? Yes. Welcomed? Certainly - and with everyone on and off stage sharing the celebrations.

Perhaps it is that which makes UB40 concerts what they are. Musically the talent is unmistakable. The songs still have a political sharpness, cover tracks an exciting freshness. The sheer fun of the event is undeniable spreading from the stage across the venue.

Not many acts can pull that off but then last night’s audience would argue there is only one UB40 a group which helped define an era, still entertaining - and probably still influencing - 30-years after they took the UK music scene by storm. That debut album reached number two and stayed in the charts for 70 weeks.

Last night’s support act illustrated the fact. Manchester-based indie-ska favourites, Kids UK, are on record saying UB40 have always been a key influence in their music. It showed.

UB40’s second set featured some of the band’s best known hits, Red Red Wine, Cherry Oh Baby and of course Can’t Help Falling in Love taking on a near anthem status.

UB40 back for concert in Birmingham

Brummie reggae legends UB40 returned to their home city for one of the first dates of their UK tour.


UB40 rocks the Symphony Hall on 26th October night ahead of 27th October gig in Wolverhampton. The special thing about there tour was the 30th anniversary of there first album Signing Off and as well as their most popular hits.

UB40 were formed in 1978 and have since gone on to sell 80 millions albums.

The group didn't lost there popularity despite the withdrawal of of former front man Ali Campbell because his Ali's brother Duncan stepped in and take the charge as vocalist in the band.

The Signing Off tour heads to Wolverhampton’s Civic Hall tonight, before heading across the UK and finishing in Southampton on November 19. See tomorrow’s Express & Star for a full review.

UB40 - Easy Snappin [NEW ALBUM 2010 LABOUR OF LOVE IV]

Placebo and Moby to perform in Peru, date change for UB40 concert

During its first visit to Peru, Placebo, the UK band founded in London in 1994, will perform in Lima on Apr. 20 at the Monumental in Stadium Esplanade, featuring its latest production “Battle for the Sun,” edited in 2009.

In addition, Moby, who reached stardom due to the good comments and sales generated by their album “Play”, will perform in Lima the following week, presenting his production "Wait for me" (2009) on Apr. 28, in a venue yet to be confirmed.

The UB40 concert, who had initually been scheduled for Jan. 28, has been postponed to Feb. 6, according to Scorpius Producciones, the organizers in Lima; the concert will take place at the Jockey Club del Perú. According to Scorpius Producciones, all the tickets bought for Jan. 28 will be valid for February, and if the customer can't attend on that date he will get a full refund.