"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 55 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that UB40 is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. UB40 concert reviews describe live shows and performances as stunning, magical, feel-good, and energetic.
How long are their concerts?
How long are UB40 concerts? UB40 concerts usually last from one hour and 15 minutes to two hours.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book UB40? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for UB40 range from $80,000 - $120,000, with UB40's current estimated booking fee to be around $80,000.
UB40 were having a party at the Motorpoint Arena on Thursday night and everyone was invited. Their performance was not just a concert but it was a celebration of the spirit of their songs which have spanned over forty five years.
The group of family and friends from Birmingham who got together in 1978 to form a band named after a government employment form, have had their well publicised and acrimonious disagreements which has resulted in founding member and front man of the original line-up touring under the banner of UB40
Whilst the band only retains Ali Campbell from the original UB40 lineup, the gathered musicians who go to make up the band turned in a stellar performance, running through much of their greatest hits catalogue while introducing a number of tracks from their latest album, Unprecedented.
Forty four years ago, eight friends from Birmingham got together to form one of England's most successful reggae bands, UB40, who went on to sell over seventy million records. But a lot of water has flowed under that bridge since then and this appearance before a packed Rock City crowd on Friday night.
All-time favourites and loved worldwide UB40 returned to Birmingham for their Christmas Hometown Show, bringing together people of all ages to a very packed venue.
