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When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivalled by a single band since. Aside from combining musical and racial cultures their clothing, musical movement and their own 2-Tone record label (which started the musical careers of the likes of Madness and The Selecter) created a legacy which has lived on for over 40 years. They reformed for a 30th Anniversary Tour in 2009 and created a buzz of excitement for both old and new fans all around the world. 10 years later they are still going strong, now celebrating 40 years of 2-Tone and The Specials.

The Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of the original Specials line up, bringing back memories for those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. Featuring members of 2 Rude, the long-established band widely known as one of the best ska tribute acts in the UK, The Specials Ltd are a 9-piece band full of energy, excitement and accuracy, performing Specials tracks from the golden era of 1979-1981… ‘Too Much Too Young’, ‘Gangsters’, ‘Ghost Town’, ‘Rat Race’ and many more.
They have quickly begun to wow audiences with their performances and their sold out shows to date include their debut at London’s iconic 100 Club in December 2018.

Description

The Waterfront is a live music venue and nightclub situated in King Street, on the bank of the River Wensum, close to Norwich City Centre, the Riverside complex and the train station.

The venue has been the regions Number One alternative venue since 1993, run by the Union of UEA Students and is the sister venue to the UEA LCR! It has hosted bands including Pulp, Radiohead, Nirvana, The Verve, Arctic Monkeys, The Prodigy, Amy Winehouse, Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Moby, Ellie Goulding, Foals, The Undertones and The Darkness plus many more.

As well as live music, The Waterfront also plays host to weekly club nights. Friday night sees Propaganda take centre stage - the UK's biggest indie night playing to over 30,000 music fans every week across the UK and Ireland. Every Saturday the Waterfront hosts Norwich’s No 1 Alternative Club Night – MELTDOWN - playing the best of Indie, Rock Pop & Alternative Dance.

The Waterfront is an old brewery warehouse which was converted to a live music venue back in 1990, and has consolidated itself as the most important venue of its size in the East.

139-141 King Street,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

England,

NR1 1QH.

01603 632717