The Specials's 2017 Concert History

The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance.

The Specials had 29 concerts in 2017 (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 21, 2017
The Specials
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Zepp Namba Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Mar 17, 2017
W.O.M.A.D. New Zealand
"W.O.M.A.D. New Zealand" / The Specials / Marlon Williams / Nattali Rize / Baynk / 9Bach / La Mambanegra / Sinkane / Sudha Ragunathan / Mercedes Peon / Archie Roach / Anita Tijoux / Inna Modja
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TSB Bowl of Brooklands New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Mar 15, 2017
The Specials
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The Tivoli Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mar 13, 2017
Womadelaide
"Womadelaide" / Aziza Brahim / Baba Zula / Brushy One String / The East Pointers / Inna Modja / Lamine Sonko and The African Intelligence / L-FRESH The Lion / La Mambanegra / Mercedes Peon / Nattali Rize / Nhatty Man & Gara / Senyawa / The Specials / Sudha Ragunathan / TAGO / Tangents / William Crighton / Xanga Show all bands
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Botanic Park Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Mar 12, 2017
Golden Plains Festival
"Golden Plains Festival" / The Specials / Neil Finn / The Peep Tempel / Teenage Fanclub / ORB / Chain & The Gang / Confidence Man / Olympia / Oren Ambarchi
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Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre Meredith, South Australia, Australia
Mar 11, 2017 –
Mar 13, 2017
Golden Plains
Kurt Vile / Cash Savage and the Last Drinks / The Specials / The Damned / Teenage Fanclub / The Peep Tempel / Camp Cope / Ausmuteants / Olympia / Chain and the Gang / Nicolas Jaar / Habits / Benny & The Flybyniters / Confidence Man / Total Giovanni / Margaret Glaspy / Jazz Party / ORB / Remi / Oren Ambarchi / The Dusty Millers Show all bands
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Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre Meredith, Victoria, Australia
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Mar 10, 2017
WOMADelaide 2017
Nattalie Rize / Oki Dub Ainu Band / Parov Stelar / Rahaan / Rich Medina / 30/70 / Senyawa / Sinkane / 9 Bach / Skratch Bastid / A B Original / The Specials / The Waifs / Ana Tijoux / William Crighton / / The Hot 8 Brass Band / Archie Roach / The Manganiyar Classroom / Mercedes Peon / The Soil / Toni Childs / Baba Zula / Brushy One String of Jamaica / Dope Lemon / Fuel Fandango / A Guy Named Guy / Jesse Davidson / Kiasmos / La Mambanegra / L-FRESH The Lion / MANE / Montaigne Show all bands
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Botanic Park Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Mar 09, 2017
The Specials
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Enmore Theatre Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 07, 2017
The Specials
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Metro City Northbridge, South Australia, Australia

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The Specials on Mar 11, 2017 [279-small]

The Specials
Mar 11, 2017
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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The Specials / Toots & The Maytals / Bedouin Soundclash on May 27, 2017 [659-small]

The Specials / Toots & The Maytals / Bedouin Soundclash
May 27, 2017
 Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Punk
New Wave
Reggae
Britpop
Ska
Rocksteady
Ska Revival
Mod Revival
2 Tone
Two-Tone
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Latest Setlist (07/09/2022):

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  1. Freedom Highway
  2. Friday Night, Saturday Morning
  3. Stereotype
  4. The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)
  5. A Message to You Rudy
  6. Do the Dog
  7. Too Much Too Young
  8. Gangsters
  9. Listening Wind
  10. Ghost Town

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Concerts Per Year:

2023 1 concert
2022 11 concerts
2021 25 concerts
2020 3 concerts
2019 79 concerts
2018 5 concerts
2017 29 concerts
2016 37 concerts
2015 7 concerts
2014 22 concerts
2013 43 concerts
2012 18 concerts
2011 32 concerts
2010 27 concerts
2009 52 concerts
2008 3 concerts
2007 1 concert
2006 1 concert
2001 1 concert
2000 1 concert
1998 41 concerts
1997 8 concerts
1996 14 concerts
1994 7 concerts
1981 6 concerts
1980 22 concerts
1979 31 concerts
1978 9 concerts

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has The Specials had?

The Specials has had 536 concerts.

What genre is The Specials?

The Specials is most often considered to be Punk, New Wave, Reggae, Britpop, Ska, Rocksteady, Ska Revival, Mod Revival, 2 Tone, and Two-Tone.

When was the last The Specials concert?

The last The Specials concert was on January 16, 2023 at The Moonlight Club in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does The Specials play live?

The songs that The Specials performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 09, 2022 concert at Rochester Castle in Rochester, Kent, UK:

  1. Freedom Highway
  2. Friday Night, Saturday Morning
  3. Stereotype
  4. The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)
  5. A Message to You Rudy
  6. Do the Dog
  7. Too Much Too Young
  8. Gangsters
  9. Listening Wind
  10. Ghost Town

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