OFFICIAL ANTHEM OF THE 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AND FIRST SINGLE FROM UPCOMING ALBUM UB45 (2023), CELEBRATING A MOMENTOUS 45 YEARS
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BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM US TOUR WITH THE ORIGINAL WAILERS FEATURING AL ANDERSON, MAXI PRIEST & BIG MOUNTAIN BEGINS AUGUST 18 

Los Angeles, Calif. (July 15, 2022)–UB40 has released “Champion”, the first single from their upcoming 2023 album titled UB45, a celebration of the band’s 45 years with new and reworked music.  Featuring two of Birmingham’s most respected emcees, Gilly G and Dapz on the Map alongside new frontman Matt Doyle, “Champion” is also the official anthem of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, hosted by UB40’s diverse hometown of Birmingham, England, July 28 – August 28.   

Listen to “Champion” here.  

On August 18, the Bigga Baggariddim tour will kick off in Knoxville, TN with The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, Maxi Priest and Big Mountain.  Tickets are available now at UB40.global.

Formed in 1978, UB40 transcended their working-class origins in Birmingham to become the one of the world’s most successful Reggae bands. Named after an unemployment benefit form, the group aligned themselves to left-wing political ideals and forged their own identity. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and are regarded as one of the tightest dub units.  With founding members Robin Campbell on guitar and vocals, drummer Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer on bass and vocals, percussionist and vocalist Norman Hassan (life long friend and founder member saxophonist Brian Travers sadly died in 2021), alongside lead vocalist Matt Doyle, Keyboard player Tony Mullings and longtime veteran horn section Laurence Parry, Martin Meredith and Ian Thompson.

“Champion” is the first UB40 single to feature new frontman Matt Doyle (formerly of Kioko), who is holding the torch for Duncan Campbell after his retirement following a stroke.  “I wish the absolute best for Duncan and I hope that he makes a full and speedy recovery,” says Doyle.  “I have loved UB40’s music for as long as I can remember.  The audience has welcomed me with love and open arms and I can’t wait to hear them singing the classics back to me.”  This summer, Doyle performed across the UK and Europe this summer to rave reviews from both the audience and critics.  UB40 has a sensational live show and can’t wait to bring it to America and beyond.

Bigga Baggariddim Tour w/  The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson, Maxi Priest and Big Mountain

Aug 18  Knoxville, TN  River Breeze Event Center
Aug 19  Detroit, MI  The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater
Aug  20  Pittsburgh, PA  Rock, Reggae & Relief Festival
Aug  21  Newark, NJ  New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Aug 24   New York, NY  Central Park
Aug 25   Boston, MA  House of Blues
Aug 27   Washington, DC  Entertainment & Sports Arena
Aug  30  St. Petersburg, FL  Jannus Live
Sept 1    Boca Raton, FL  Mizner Park Amphitheater
Sept 2  Stockbridge, GA  Stockbridge Amphitheater
Sept 3  Pelham, TN  The Caverns
Sept 4  Charlotte, NC   QC Sound Stage
Sept 9  Ft. Worth, TX  Wild Acre Live
Sept 10  Cedar Park, TN  Haute Spot Event Venue
Sept 11  Houston, TX   Arena Theatre
Sept 13  Phoenix, AZ    Celebrity Theatre
Sept 15  Saratoga, CA  Mountain Winery
Sept 16  Murphys, CA  Ironstone Amphitheatre
Sept 18  Los Angeles, CA  The Hollywood Bowl

UB40 UB45 Tour
Dec 12  Nottingham, ENG  Rock City
Dec 5  Norwich, ENG  UEA
Dec 6  Stoke-on-Trent, ENG  Victoria Hall
Dec 7  Liverpool, ENG Eventim Olympia
Dec 8  Dublin, IRE  3 Arena
Dec 9  Belfast, IRE  Ulster Hall
Dec 10  Castlebar, ENG  Royal Theatre
Dec 18  Birmingham, ENG  Utilita Arena
Dec 20  Leeds, ENG  First Direct Arena
Dec 21  London, ENG  SSE Wembley Arena

Additional ticket information here

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