As legendary acts go in the UK, The Specials are right up there alongside some of the biggest names. Continuing to perform live and bring their music to both super fans and new ears alike the band have announced a very special set of dates this summer. For the first time ever The Specials will be joined by the iconic reggae heroes Toots And The Maytals in a combination which has already begun triggering all manner of excitement.

Chatting about the pairing, Terry Hall from The Specials stated: "In all this time, we have never been fortunate enough to play on the same stage as Toots & The Maytals. What a great bill - I'm definitely there!!"

It doesn't however stop there as the bill has also been fleshed out with the returning Ska-Rock outfit Bedouin Soundclash as well as DJ Matt McManamon of The Dead 60s. Commenting on their own inclusion on the bill alongside The Specials and Toots And The Maytals, Bedouin Soundclash expressed their own excitement: "Both Toots and The Maytals and the Specials have had such a huge impact on us musically. They are musical royalty. After a 5 year hiatus, it's an honour, a privilege, and a pleasure to be invited to share the stage with these legends of culture."

Full list of dates:

FRIDAY 26TH MAY - GENTING ARENA LAKESIDE, BIRMINGHAM
SATURDAY 27TH MAY - MILLENIUM SQUARE LEEDS
SUNDAY 28TH MAY - THE FORUM HATFIELD


Tickets for all dates are on sale NOW.