The much-loved songs of UB40 will be brought to life in Coventry by the only tribute band endorsed by the famous reggae and pop group. 

Signing Off, named after the Birmingham band’s seminal debut album, will perform at Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday, March 22, as part of their eagerly-awaited 2025 UK tour.

UB40 fans can expect rousing renditions of many of the band’s 17 UK top ten singles such as Red Red Wine, Food For Thought, Kingston Town, One In Ten and I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You.

The group’s striking resemblance to UB40's original dub and reggae sound, and their preference for material that only diehard fans would recognise, has led to praise from the band itself.

“We know the guys in Signing Off quite well,” said guitarist Robin Campbell. “I have known them for years. They are raving fans. We probably have more tribute bands than anyone going!”

Signing Off was formed in 2014 by a group of friends and experienced musicians determined to replicate with unerring likeness the live sound of their idols.

Lead vocalist and frontman Scott Lloyd said: “I think I speak on behalf of all of Signing Off when I say that we can’t wait to perform at Coventry Building Society Arena.

“It’s an amazing opportunity for us to show why we are the only UB40 tribute band to be endorsed by UB40 themselves.

“We can’t wait to take people back to when UB40 first came about and make them think about memories to certain songs.

“We pride ourselves on having such a close similarity to UB40’s style and sound that people can close their eyes and believe they are at a UB40 concert.”

Signing Off have been performing for over a decade, selling out shows at festivals, theatres and major live music venues right across the UK.

In 2021 they were invited to perform, alongside famous reggae artists and former UB40 collaborators Winston Francis and HUNTERZ, at an event in memory of saxophonist and founding member Brian Travers.

The memorial concert was staged at The Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath, the pub where UB40 made their very first live performance. 

For tickets visit www.eticketing.co.uk/cbsarena/

Photo caption: Signing Off (provided by Signing Off)