Page 102 - ION Indie Magazine SeptOct 2024

Finally, it was UB40’s turn to get on
stage. The thing I didn’t like is that

they started late. 10:00 p.m. is my
bedtime and they finished their show
at nearly midnight. I was dead tired

in the end, but the show was well
worth it.

There was a lot of anticipation and
huge clapping as UB40 finally came
onto the stage. They warmly greeted

the fans, and the band performed the
song that everyone was eager to
hear. Some of the people in the front

seats had a wonderful time dancing
in the aisles. A request from security
asked them to return to their seats.

Matt Doyle was surprised and
sounded disappointed at the
security, but even still, encouraged

the audience to continue dancing
wherever they pleased. The
rhythmic beats of this iconic band

moved everyone, and the front
quickly became a dance floor.

The performance of “Red Red Wine”
by UB40 was for sure the high
point…especially for me. Everyone

was singing along! It was one of
those magical concert experiences
where the vibe of the music brought

strangers together.

UB40 proved why they are legends

in the reggae genre. Their stage
presence was remarkable, and they
had incredible energy and pure