UB40 to rock Pom stadium

Caption 1: UB40 band members on stage.

Caption 2: MLTR concert atmosphere anticipated.

By MATTHEW VARI

Sunday, January 3, 2016

(Sunday Chronicle, PNG)

 

FOLLOWING the huge success of last year’s 40th independence celebration’s Michael Learns To Rock (MLTR) concert- the organisers along with Lamana Gold Club will host for the first time a UB40 public concert at the Sir John Guise stadium on January 23.

Set for a huge turnout, the concert will not be the first time the legendary reggae group has set foot in the country, with past concert appearances at the Gold Club on previous gigs.

UB40 are a British pop and reggae outfit hailing from Birmingham. Formed in 1978, the band are one of the UK's and no doubt the world's favourite dub and ska influenced acts of all time. UB40 have sold over 70 million records worldwide, performed in front of millions of fans, and even received Grammy award nominations.

Before the stadium performance the band will perform, the night before, at the party capital, the Gold Club, of which tickets will be available at the Lamana Hotel reception for Arena K250, Balcony K350, and the Temple K450.

Performing will include Ali Campbell, Astro, and Mickey and their full band.

According to the organisers, the Sir John Guise stadium performance will be open to the general public for all ages, with the Gold Club performance limited to those 18 years and above and corporate purchases performance for a 90 minute show.

“The SJG (Sir John Guise) show is public therefore the fee is K100. We are using the field as well so those that purchase this ticket will be closer to the stage which will be set up towards the giant (stadium) television screen,” an organizer stated.

“We are hoping for the same atmosphere as what we had during the MLTR show when the crowd responded amazingly singing songs word for word.”

Stadium show tickets are available at the Lamana Hotel reception also with all CPL outlets with gates set to open at 4:30pm for 7pm start.