Founding member of The Specials and a two-tone icon, whose work has helped shape British ska, reggae and alternative music for generations.
Saturday 20th June 2026
PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
MILLIE MANDERS
RHODA DAKAR DJ
The Garage, London
Doors at 19:00
Performing at
Saturday 18th July 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
With The Wombats & Snow Patrol just announced!
Wollaton Hall, Nottingham
Doors at 12:00
Neville Staple is a legendary musician and cultural figure best known as a founding member of The Specials, one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s late-seventies ska and two-tone movement. Born in Jamaica and raised in Coventry, Staple helped shape a sound that fused Jamaican rhythms with punk energy and sharp social commentary, playing a vital role in bringing ska, reggae and two-tone to a global audience. His work with The Specials remains central to British music history, championing unity, diversity and political awareness through music.
Beyond his time with The Specials, Neville Staple has enjoyed a wide-ranging solo career as a performer, writer and cultural ambassador. He has released acclaimed solo albums, collaborated across genres and continued to tour internationally, delivering high-energy live shows rooted in ska, reggae and soul. Known as “The Original Rudeboy,” Staple’s enduring influence extends beyond music into film, television and literature, reflecting a career defined by passion, resilience and a lifelong commitment to sound system culture and live performance.
The event is taking place at The Garage, London. See individual listings for full venue details.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 30th January 2026 at 10:00am.
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