UB40: Last News

The O2 suffered significant damage to its roof following high winds.The storm caused severe disruption and damage to numerous part of the UK, with the Met Office issuing a red warning for wind – the highest level – for London, the South East and parts of the east of England.Winds caused by the adverse weather shredded parts of the white-domed roof of The O2, which is located near Greenwich in south-east London.Dome update – six panels shredded and counting ! pic.twitter.com/p2AVhf17Ly— Ben Hubbard (@BJFHubbard) February 18, 2022The O2 will remain closed for The WeekendUpdated information for The O2 and upcoming shows will be available on our website https://t.co/HR1mpE3EhpStay safe and take care— The O2 (@TheO2) February 19, 2022In a statement, the venue confirmed that the venue will remain closed this weekend while “urgent repairs” take place to the roof.“Due to adverse weather conditions, we can confirm that there has been some damage caused to the tent fabric in our roof at The O2.“The affected areas have been cleared and The O2 will remain closed tomorrow morning whilst urgent repairs take place.”An AP Dhillion show that was due to take place at indigo at The O2 has been rescheduled to February 22.

UB40 have said they wouldn’t reunite with their former frontman Ali Campbell for “all the money in the world”.Campbell was a co-founding member of the Birmingham reggae and pop band, who formed back in 1978. He departed the line-up in 2008, with Mickey Virtue quitting shortly afterwards.

UB40 have announced that KIOKO musician Matt Doyle will be their new lead singer.The move follows on from last week’s news of Duncan Campbell’s retirement from music after he suffered a seizure at his home in June.Doyle was already known to UB40 for his work with the Birmingham reggae band KIOKO, who have supported the former on numerous occasions in recent years.The singer also recently contributed lead vocals to ‘You Don’t Call Anymore’ from UB40’s collaborations album ‘Bigga Baggariddim’, which was released last month.“I don’t quite know how to put into words just how incredibly honoured and grateful I feel to be given this opportunity,” Doyle said in a statement today (July 5).“I have loved UB40’s music for as long as I can remember and

UB40 singer Duncan Campbell has announced that he’s leaving the band and retiring from music following a seizure last week.Campbell’s latest health struggle comes after he suffered a stroke last summer and took time to recuperate before the band’s planned rescheduled tour.In a new statement, Campbell confirmed he was to step down from recording and touring duties with UB40 and retire from music.“Unfortunately, due to continued ill health, I have reluctantly decided to retire from the band so as to focus on my recovery,” he wrote.“I am very grateful, and would like to express my sincere thanks to the fans for all their support during this time and indeed throughout my time with UB40.He concluded: “The band have my full support going forward

UB40 singer Duncan Campbell is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke.