UB40 announce huge summer outdoor concert at Doncaster Racecourse

Best known for their hits such as Red Red Wine, Kingston Town and I Can’t Help Falling In Love, the band will perform at Town Moor on June 30.

2021 saw the retirement of Duncan Campbell, UB40’s lead singer and long-time member who announced his retirement from UB40 in order to focus on his recovery from a stroke followed by a seizure he had suffered.

Following this, UB40 announced Matt Doyle as their new lead singer.

Doyle will already be familiar to many UB40 fans after KIOKO opened for UB40 at The Royal Albert Hall in May 2018, before supporting them on their UK tour later that year and their European tour in 2019.

Doyle’s lead vocal features on the track ‘You Don’t Call Anymore’ from UB40’s new collaborations album Bigga Baggariddum, which was released in June 2021.

UB40 guitarist and vocalist Robin Campbell said: “Matt has already demonstrated his ability and compatibility with the band on our latest album Bigga Baggariddim with the track ‘You Don’t Call Anymore’. He’s a talented young man with a voice and singing style that will prove to be a good fit and a great asset to the band.

"And on top of all that he’s a nice guy, too.”

Matt Doyle said of his appointment as UB40’s lead singer: “I don't quite know how to put into words just how incredibly honoured and grateful I feel to be given this opportunity.

“I have loved UB40's music for as long as I can remember, and that love has only grown since getting to know them and watching them play live night after night on tour.

"They took KIOKO under their wing and gave us the opportunity of a lifetime by inviting us out on tour, and although I'll deeply miss playing shows with KIOKO I know that they will carry on to do incredible things and that we will always remain the best of mates.

“I wish the absolute best for Duncan and I hope that he makes a full and speedy recovery, I've seen how much love he puts into his performance and he has written some incredible songs that I can't wait to sing, as well as all the hits that have been such a big influence on my own music.

“UB40 have loyal and wonderful fans and I have loved getting to know so many of them already.

"My promise to them and to the fans all around the world is that I will always give it my all, singing the songs they know and love and as part of this legendary band, bring them a performance they'll never forget.”

UB40 promise a superb night of entertainment performing all the hits. Don’t miss your chance to see them perform live after racing on Friday 30 June.

They join Clean Bandit and Hacienda Classical for this year’s live music line up at the Racecourse.

Pre-sale tickets available now. General sale tickets will be available from Thursday 18 May at 10am.