The Specials set for homecoming Coventry gig as UK tour announced

The Specials set for homecoming Coventry gig as UK tour announced

Postby dutchman » Mon Sep 07, 2020 3:41 pm

Tickets go on sale at the end of this week

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Coventry legends The Specials will perform in their home town as part of a UK tour in 2021.

The homecoming gig will take place at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday, September 11 2021, and will see Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter take to the stage at the indoor arena.

It comes after the 2-tone band released a new studio album, Encore , for the first time in more than 38 years.

Stephen Vaughan, chief executive at Ricoh Arena, said: “We are thrilled that The Specials will be performing in their own back yard once again.

“The Specials are a huge part of Coventry’s heritage and one of the most celebrated UK bands of all time, and it is fitting that they will be playing at the Ricoh as Coventry celebrates its year as UK City of Culture.

“We are looking forward to welcoming The Specials, and thousands of fans, to the venue next year.”

Tickets for the gig go on sale online at http://www.ricoharena.com this Friday (September 11) at 10am.

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Re: The Specials set for homecoming Coventry gig as UK tour announced

Postby dutchman » Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:17 pm

Low ticket sales see shows cut for weekend gig

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Coventry City of Culture organisers have blamed the so-called "pingdemic" and audience anxiety about returning to venues as they struggle with ticket sales for one of its key events.

Terry Hall's Home Sessions, curated by The Specials singer, are due to run Thursday to Sunday.

Headliners such as The Libertines, Roni Size and the Lightning Seeds are still going ahead.

But organisers said sales for some other acts had "not met expectations".

The line-up for the four-day event was announced last month.

Headline acts including Terry Hall himself - the first time he has performed in more than two years - are still going ahead.

However 13 artists, including Lau.ra, Dennis Bovell and Jazzie B are no longer programmed.

Instead they may appear in "shared sessions" with other performers and people will be offered the chance to buy day tickets to see a number of acts.

"It's important that that we now prioritise the best possible experience for audiences and artists across the programme," a spokesperson for Coventry City of Culture said.

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