The Specials Announce Homecoming Show

added 16 December 2008 at 16.30

The reforming ska legends have added an extra date to their 30th anniversary tour next summer, in their hometown of Coventry…

The band will close their tour of the UK with a homecoming date at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena on May 15.

Tickets for the Coventry date go on sale tomorrow (December 17) at 9am, and will be available from the Xfm Ticket Shop here.

As previously reported, The Specials are reuniting to celebrate their 30th anniversary, and will feature all original members of the band apart from founder member Jerry Dammers.

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