News - UB40

2021 Tour Announcement

Written on 12th November 2021.

It is with great regret that we are announcing the postponement of our UK / Irish tour dates for 2021 which unfortunately will now be pushed into 2022. Our promoters have made this decision due to concerns over rising Covid cases across the country and the safety of our fans, crew and band members....

RIP Astro

Written on 6th November 2021.

We have heard tonight, the sad news that ex-member of UB40, Terence Wilson, better know as Astro, has passed away after a short illness. Our sincere condolences to his family.

Brian Travers

Written on 23rd August 2021.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend, Brian David Travers. Brian passed away yesterday evening with his family by his side, after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with Brian’s wife Lesley, his daughter...

UB40 Announce Matt Doyle As New Lead Singer

Written on 5th July 2021.

UB40 have announced fellow Birmingham reggae band KIOKO’s Matt Doyle as their new lead singer. The announcement comes a week after Duncan Campbell announced his retirement from UB40 in order to focus on his recovery from the seizure he suffered at his home last month. Doyle will already be familiar...

Ub40 Singer Announces Retirement Following Seizure

Written on 28th June 2021.

UB40 singer Duncan Campbell has announced his retirement from music after suffering a seizure at his home last week. Duncan, 63, who has spent the past year recovering from a stroke he suffered last August, had been preparing for the reggae legend’s UK tour later this year. Duncan said, “Unfortunately,...

The new collaboration album ‘Bigga Baggariddm’ is out now!

Written on 25th June 2021.

The new collaboration album ‘Bigga Baggariddm’ is out now! Featuring HOUSE OF SHEM, Tippa Irie, BLVK H3RO, Inner Circle, Pablo Rider, KIOKO, Gilly G, Slinger, Winston Francis, Leno Banton and General Zooz (Reggae Rajahs) Stream now – https://music.apple.com/us/album/Title/155982...

‘Roots Rock Reggae’ featuring General Zooz from Reggae Rajahs is out now!

Written on 18th June 2021.

It’s here! Watch the exclusive video online NOW for Roots Rock Reggae, our brand new collaboration track with General Zooz from Reggae Rajahs from the album Bigga Baggariddim is out today! Watch >> Big Love UB40

‘Rebel Love’ featuring Inner Circle is out now!

Written on 11th June 2021.

Our new track from the new album Bigga Baggariddim ‘Rebel Love’ featuring Inner Circle is out now! Download here – https://smarturl.it/bigga-baggariddim The full album will be available everywhere on June 25th! Big Love UB40

‘You Don’t Call Anymore’ featuring Matt Doyle from KIOKO is out now!

Written on 4th June 2021.

It’s here! Watch the exclusive video online NOW for You Don’t Call Anymore, our brand new collaboration track with Matt Doyle from KIOKO is out today! Watch >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YQg48M6f-I Big Love UB40

‘Message of Love’ featuring HOUSE OF SHEM is out now!

Written on 28th May 2021.

It’s here! Watch the exclusive video online NOW for ‘Message of Love’, our brand new collaboration track with HOUSE OF SHEM out today! Watch >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdIP24thdCE Stream or download now >> https://smarturl.it/bigga-baggariddim Big Love UB40