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Review 1 for UB40

5 / 5

ub silly to miss ub40

The Brighton Centre @

- Brighton @

- Wed 9 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: all of it @

Opening act(s): eddie grant @

Posted 15/12/2009

by ubamazing

Location:brighton

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this was the best performance I have seen as they played until eleven and really gave us a perfect performance of all their hits.
The encore was excellent and loved the standing as we could really dance and enjoy the music.

Eddie grant was also amazing and sang all his hits for an hour.

This started on time and there was no keeping the audience waiting brilliant

The Brighton Centre @

- Brighton @

- Wed 9 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: all of it @

Opening act(s): eddie grant @

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Review 2 for UB40

5 / 5

UB40 at their best.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall @

- Glasgow @

- 20/10/2010 @

Favourite moment: The whole thing. @

Opening act(s): Eddie Grant. @

Posted 18/04/2011

by senseisam

Location:Afghanistan

I never miss a concert by the boys when they are in town. I am currently in Afghanistan but at the end of last year I saw the band perform at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. They played the entire " Signing Off " album in the first half and then all their hits in the second. They were as usual, fantastic. It was great to hear the old tracks like, Adella and all their other instrumentals. I was hoarse from shouting and my hands were stinging from so much clapping. Hurry back lads, I need good Reggae in my earholes again.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall @

- Glasgow @

- 20/10/2010 @

Favourite moment: The whole thing. @

Opening act(s): Eddie Grant. @

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Review 3 for UB40

5 / 5

UB40 = Awesome

HMV Forum @

- London @

- Fri 12 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Red Red Wine @

Posted 17/01/2011

by Nikki67

Location:London

I was looking forward to seeing UB40, and I was not disappointed. Me and my friend thoroughly enjoyed it! I didn't stop dancing and singing (unfortunate for the people around me :-).

HMV Forum @

- London @

- Fri 12 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Red Red Wine @

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Review 4 for UB40

5 / 5

As good as they ever were

Cambridge Corn Exchange @

- Cambridge @

- Tue 16 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: 2nd set @

Posted 02/12/2010

by aldetect

Location:Sweden / UK

I saw these guys over 20 years ago, as increable as it seems... they are as good, if not better today than they were then.

Music is smooth, sound just right !

Cambridge Corn Exchange @

- Cambridge @

- Tue 16 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: 2nd set @

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Review 5 for UB40

5 / 5

Brilliant to spend the evening in the '80s & '90s

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Posted 26/11/2010

by kjd1970

We had a great time and could very easily have listened to them into the early hours of the morning.

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

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Review 6 for UB40

1 / 5

National Stadium @

- Dublin @

- Mon 22 Nov 2010 @

Posted 24/11/2010

by Anonymous

shocking. walked out 10 mins into the second half. lead singer has left so they had a stand in singer who completely murdered the old classics

National Stadium @

- Dublin @

- Mon 22 Nov 2010 @

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Review 7 for UB40

5 / 5

UB40 :D were amazing!!

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Red Red wine!! :D @

Setlist: Kingston town!! @

Opening act(s): Kid Britain @

Posted 24/11/2010

by Anonymous

Location:Guildhall southampton

Wow, me and my boyfriend had the most amazing evening. Not only did we meet some lovely people in the crowd! The atmosphere was incredible, it wasnt too packed either so we were able to enjoy a dance. Was definatly money well spent, the support band were awsome too! and UB40 blew us away they were amazing, had such a lovely evening!

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Red Red wine!! :D @

Setlist: Kingston town!! @

Opening act(s): Kid Britain @

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Review 8 for UB40

3 / 5

ub40 greatxxxx

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Posted 23/11/2010

by dobbi

the venue ok. we stood 3 lines back from the stage and could not hear the singing but only the drumming the music seem to be lost in them.... at the back of the hall we could hear but not see them very well..oh spose you cant have everything. We were disgusted at how many people ( mainly the younger ones 20,s/30) were drunk and falling about, with a few nasty rows going on.... had to wade through loads of bottles on the floor ( plastic)
Age group mostly 40..50.s BUT all seemed to enjoy the eve. not sure if I would go back to venue..only if was really a group I had to see...........DID NOT DO UB40 justice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We had standing only tkts.

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

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Review 9 for UB40

4 / 5

UB 40 southampton Guildhall

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: There Hits @

Posted 23/11/2010

by morkey

Location:Southampton

This was a a fantastic event at a very intimate location and all the better for that, The guildhall takes you back to the old dance halls like the Top rank where you can sit at the Balcony and relax before the reggee beats takes you down to the dance floor below to join in the Ultimate UB 40 party...

Unlike the O2's massive arena this was perfect for getting to know UB40 up close and personal, how i wish all concerts were like this

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: There Hits @

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Review 10 for UB40

5 / 5

UB40 - Awesome!!

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Thu 18 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: When UB40 sang 'Kingston Town' I don't think there was anyone left sitting in their seats @

Opening act(s): Kid British - excellent sound - easy listenining - and did a really good job of warming up the crowd. @

Posted 22/11/2010

by Anonymous

Location:Ipswich

Oh wow - fabulous night with UB40 - sound was awesome and all the favourite tracks had everyone up on their feet singing and dancing.

Support band - Kid British - did an excellent job of warming up the crowd and had a really good sound.

Excellent night out :)

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Thu 18 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: When UB40 sang 'Kingston Town' I don't think there was anyone left sitting in their seats @

Opening act(s): Kid British - excellent sound - easy listenining - and did a really good job of warming up the crowd. @

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Review 11 for UB40

5 / 5

UB40 - ageless!

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The beginning, middle and encore.......all of it. @

Posted 22/11/2010

by simonthfc

Location:Ringwood

Watching UB40 play the Signing Off album took me back 30 years to age 15 listening in my bedroom, if I closed my eyes I could have been time travelling. Brilliant! Duncan has replaced Ali easily, hard to tell the difference. 2nd half more classics through the years

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The beginning, middle and encore.......all of it. @

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Review 12 for UB40

3 / 5

UB40 - Southampton Guildhall

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Food For Thought & King @

Opening act(s): Kid British were OK, but would'nt pay good money to go and see them in concert. @

Posted 22/11/2010

by Reggaeman

Location:Southampton Guildhall

I was really looking forward to seeing UB40 again (5th time). Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the first half's performance as it contained far too many instrumentals even though it was in celebration of the first album. I found the first half below average. After the break, the second half was more like the UB40 I have grown to love over the years - it was outstanding!! Duncan Campbell is OK, but will never replace Ali's silky smooth voice. They really got the Guildhall rocking in the second half, shame they could'nt do it prior to the break. Was not worth the ticket price paid.

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Food For Thought & King @

Opening act(s): Kid British were OK, but would'nt pay good money to go and see them in concert. @

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Review 13 for UB40

4 / 5

UB40 pure nostalgia

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Kngston Town @

Posted 21/11/2010

by smoggietel

Location:Billingham Cleveland

Had this penciled in for a great weekend away with missus and was not dissapointed. Having seen UB40 once back in 81 this was also my 30th Anniversary of going to see them again,even tho we've all aged a little lol they were still fantastic 2 and a half hours of taking me back in time.They sang the full Signing Off album plus they threw in some classics like Red Red Wine..Kingston Town (my favourite)..Cherry Oh Baby..Our Own Song and more which kick started the crowd in to one wicked sing along.From start to finnish it was one big party and i'm sure as hell glad that I never missed it.One fantastic night for the memory box..THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES GUYS...........

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Kngston Town @

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Review 14 for UB40

1 / 5

ub40

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: none @

Opening act(s): rubbish @

Posted 21/11/2010

by Anonymous

very let down. did not sing all the lyrics to most of the songs & quite a few of the songs were instruments only, not value for money would not recommend this show to anyone.

saw this group in birmingham and with the original singer that was brilliant.

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: none @

Opening act(s): rubbish @

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Review 15 for UB40

5 / 5

ub40 on fire

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: the whole event @

Posted 21/11/2010

by mikey10

Location:southampton

this was ub40 at their best great to hear the signing off songs live and as good thanks for a great and memourable night.

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: the whole event @

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Review 16 for UB40

3 / 5

UB40 - just OK this time

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: When the warm up act finished, apart from that None @

Setlist: Uncomplicated and mainly from "Singning Off" @

Opening act(s): Kids British - yes WHO ?? @

Posted 21/11/2010

by bladebod

Location:Portsmouth

Im a mature UB40 fan andhave seen a number of their concerts, this was the first once since the lead singer left. Unfortunately the new lead singer is trying to fill some rather large boots.
To me it sounded like a karaoke attempt at the tracks he sang, dont get me wrong hes a good singer but the songs belong to Ali Campbelland it wasnt his voice coming over. (For me) it wasnt the same, so I felt a bit disappointed although the overall experience was still good and Im glad Iwent.
The singer also wasnt enunciating enough more like mumbling, and the strange behavioural thing of leaving the stage centre IMMEDIATELY the song was over, retreating into the shadowsat stage rear. He didnt once engage with the crowd and looked uncomfortable in the job.
Perhaps the lead guitarist Campbell should have taken over as the lead singer, as he has the voice we are used to hearing - or Astro who can teach the new bloke a thing or two about engaging the audience as well as using the voice more.
All songs were introduced by the other Campbell brother - it was like no one else was capable of doing this, surely this is a job (in part at least) for the lead singer ??
For me the band has suffered the loss of Ali Campbell badly and have made a mistake with this new lead, I understand the new bloke is also a Campbell, perhaps he came cheaper than any other option.
For me I would say make Astro the lead singer and the lead guitarist Campbell should share the front of stage mic more instead of hiding off to one side.
Slightly disappointed.

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: When the warm up act finished, apart from that None @

Setlist: Uncomplicated and mainly from "Singning Off" @

Opening act(s): Kids British - yes WHO ?? @

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Review 17 for UB40

5 / 5

Signing Off

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Thu 18 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Too many to choose @

Opening act(s): They are a group to keep an eye out for @

Posted 21/11/2010

by 1stimer

Location:Essex

Saw them at the Ipswich Regent and it was brilliant, close enough to see the whole show, only downside was the people upstairs where we were stayed sitting down and the music made you want to get up and dance. Would definetly reccomend

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Thu 18 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Too many to choose @

Opening act(s): They are a group to keep an eye out for @

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Review 18 for UB40

5 / 5

ub40 are absolutely fantastic live band

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Thu 18 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: second half of the set playing all the favourites @

Opening act(s): Kid British were very exciting and will be an album i will be getting once its released @

Posted 21/11/2010

by lyntn

Location:brandon

what a brilliant night as always UB40 are an unforgettable live act and we cant wait for the next gig

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Thu 18 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: second half of the set playing all the favourites @

Opening act(s): Kid British were very exciting and will be an album i will be getting once its released @

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Review 19 for UB40

1 / 5

UB40 Signing Off Tour

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: When the played one classic song. Atomsphere changed for the better in ther crowd @

Opening act(s): No comment @

Posted 21/11/2010

by longmore

Location:Southampton

Very disappointed. People were leaving the venue after 20 minutes of UB40 being on stage. It seemed like the band were indulging themselves and not their fans who paid £40 for a ticket.

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: When the played one classic song. Atomsphere changed for the better in ther crowd @

Opening act(s): No comment @

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Review 20 for UB40

5 / 5

Ub40 was amazing !!

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: All of it !! @

Posted 21/11/2010

by mum24kids

Location:Southampton

Can't believe i have actually seen UB40 in the flesh !! Absolutely brilliant !!

Southampton Guildhall @

- Southampton @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: All of it !! @

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