'Birmingham Needs a Hall of Fame' – UB40 Urges City to Celebrate Its Rich Musical Legacy Sunday, February 15, 2026 birmingham music ub40 robincampbell halloffame heavy metal reggae bhangra rockinberries digbeth UB40 is urging Birmingham to honour its remarkable musical heritage by establishing a dedicated hall of fame museum. Despite being the birthplace of heavy metal and home to some of the world’s most influential bands, the city … Read More
UB40 Returns to Their Roots at Hare & Hounds and Reflects on Birmingham’s Changing Pub Scene Monday, February 9, 2026 ub40 pubs birmingham heritage live-music closure community history economy reggae Legendary Birmingham reggae band UB40 has expressed deep concern over the rapid disappearance of the city’s cherished pubs, calling it “criminal” that so many community landmarks are vanishing. This year marks the 47th … Read More