Richard Purvis

44 photos celebrating UB40 The Homecoming at Moseley Park 2023

Fans celebrate 45 years of UB40 with the band and stella support acts at Moseley Park & Pool with photos by Richard Purvis, David Jackson & Jack Rogers

More than 4,000 UB40 fans joined the band to celebrate 45 years of amazing music at Moseley Park & Pool on Sunday (August 27).

The Brummie music stars returned to their roots for the landmark anniversary ahead of a tour across the UK and Europe.

The homecoming show was a sell out and fans were wowed with amazing performances from Robin Campbell, Jimmy Brown, Matt Doyle, Earl Falconer, Norman Lamont Hassan, Martin Meredith, Laurence Perry, Jahred Gordon, Gilly G, Ian Thompson and Matt Campbell.

There were two stages in the park with the music starting at 1pm with sets from Hare & Hounds DJs. Friendly Fire, Freetown Collective and Don Letts also starred on the second stage. While alongside UB40 on the main stage were Soul II Soul, The Mouse Outfit and Young Culture Band. The band return to Birmingham for a concert at Resorts World Arena on November 9.

Here’s UB40 Homecoming in 44 pictures:

The homecoming show was a sell out and fans were wowed with amazing performances from Robin Campbell, Jimmy Brown, Matt Doyle, Earl Falconer, Norman Lamont Hassan, Martin Meredith, Laurence Perry, Jahred Gordon, Gilly G, Ian Thompson and Matt Campbell.