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About
The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials. When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivaled by a single band since. The group were integral to promoting an anti-racial ethos, created a unique image and combined punk, ska and reggae music while lyrically commentating on the state of Britain in the late 70's and early 80's. They formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness, The Beat and The Selecter. The Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. The Specials Ltd are a 9 piece band full of energy, excitement and accuracy, performing Specials favourites such as Gangsters, Too Much Too Young, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man, and Ghost Town.
Dates
- The Earl Haig Club, Cardiff
- The Earl Haig Club, Cardiff
- The Earl Haig Club, Cardiff
- The Cluny, Newcastle
- The Cluny, Newcastle
- The Cluny, Newcastle
- The Cluny & The Cluny 2, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Metronome, Nottingham
- Metronome, Nottingham
- Network - Old Location, Sheffield
- Electric Ballroom, London
- O2 Ritz Manchester
- The Cavern Club, Liverpool
- Slay Glasgow
- The Junction 1, Cambridge
- La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh
- Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- XOYO Birmingham
- The Limelight, Belfast
- Chalk, Brighton
Listen before you go
The Specials Ltd LIVE - FULL GIG - 17/01/26 - London
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Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does The Specials Ltd. start and end?
The Specials Ltd. runs Saturday, 19 December 2026, 20:30.
Where is The Specials Ltd.?
The Specials Ltd. takes place at The Earl Haig Club, 23-25 Penlline Road, Cardiff, Cardiff.
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Getting there
The Earl Haig Club, 23-25 Penlline Road, Cardiff, CF14 2AA Cardiff, Wales, GB
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