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    Grassy Spark to open for UB40

    Big Concerts has confirmed that ska/reggae band Grassy Spark will be opening for UB40 when they tour South Africa in November 2016 with their 'Red Red Wine Tour'.

    Grassy Spark are a 7 piece Ska-blend outfit from Cape Town who have just released their debut album ‘Portal’ along with their brand new single ‘Here I Am’. The album was mixed by Vicente Espi at Songololo Studios and mastered by Pablo San Martin both of whom graduated from Berklee Collage of Music in their respective fields. The album also features a number of local artists including Jeremy Loops, Khaos Cotterell, Bonj Mpanza and Rudeboboboss. Having played every major music festival in South Africa to date Grassy Spark are known for their incredible live show.

    Grassy Spark to open for UB40

    Britain’s biggest reggae band of all time will be performing classic hits and gems from their many critically acclaimed albums, including ‘Red, Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Town’ and ‘Can’t help falling in Love’

    Since reforming in 2013, the trio of Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue have remained at the top of their game, with highlights including their ongoing World tour, a sellout UK arena tour headlining London’s o2 arena, a huge sell out USA tour and critical acclaim for their new material in 2014’s ‘Silhouette’ album.

    Tour Information:

    Cape Town
    Saturday 5th November – SOLD OUT
    Sunday 6th November – NEW DATE ADDED
    Grand Arena, GrandWest
    Ticket Price: R625 – R745

    Durban
    Thursday 10th November
    Durban Botanic Garden
    Ticket Price: R480

    Johannesburg
    Saturday 12th November
    Ticketpro Dome
    Ticket Price: R450 – R790

    Tickets on sale now from www.bigconcerts.co.za

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