# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MORE SPECIALS: A Two-Hour Celebration of The Specials
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: MORE SPECIALS arrives at Thornbury Bowls Club on Saturday 5 September for an extended two-hour live celebration of the music, energy and enduring legacy of The Specials.

Created by members of Australia's longest-running regularly performing ska band, Loonee Tunes, MORE SPECIALS revisits one of the most influential catalogues to emerge from Britain's legendary Two Tone movement. Across two sets, the show captures the excitement, urgency and infectious rhythms that made The Specials one of the defining bands of the late 1970s.

Formed in Coventry in 1977, The Specials fused Jamaican ska and rocksteady with the raw energy of punk, creating a sound that transcended musical boundaries while confronting issues of race, unemployment, class and social change. Songs such as A Message To You, Rudy, Gangsters, Too Much Too Young, Concrete Jungle, Rat Race, Ghost Town, Do Nothing, Nite Klub and Stereotype remain as exhilarating and relevant today as when they first appeared.

Rather than presenting a straightforward greatest-hits tribute, MORE SPECIALS explores the breadth of The Specials' remarkable catalogue, balancing iconic singles with deeper album tracks that reveal the band's musicianship, songwriting and lasting influence. Tight rhythms, soaring horns and irresistible grooves recreate the spirit of a band whose music continues to fill dance floors more than four decades later.

For over forty years, the musicians behind More Specials have lived and breathed ska. Through Loonee Tunes, they have shared stages with Bad Manners and From The Jam, performed at major festivals and iconic Australian venues, and earned a reputation for authentic, high-energy performances that keep audiences moving from the first note to the last.

Limited Collector Vinyl Bundles are also available. Purchase five tickets and add just $4 to receive The Specials (40th Anniversary Edition) (Half-Speed Master) - the acclaimed 180g 45 RPM 2LP edition of the band's classic debut album (RRP $80). Strictly limited to eight bundles, with records collected on the night.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering The Specials for the first time, MORE SPECIALS promises an evening of dancing, singalongs and timeless ska classics celebrating one of Britain's most influential bands. Bring your friends, wear your dancing shoes and experience the music of The Specials as it was always meant to be heard - live, loud and with a packed dance floor.

Doors: 7:00pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northcote/more-specials-a-two-hour-celebration-of-the-specials/200030405144941
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, sports, festivals, performances, workshops, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 123

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Northcote
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Thornbury Bowls Club
- **lat**: -37.75891
- **long**: 144.99866
- **full address**: Thornbury Bowls Club, 27 Ballantyne St,Melbourne,VIC,Australia, Northcote

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MORE SPECIALS: A Two-Hour Celebration of The Specials being held?
  - **A:** MORE SPECIALS: A Two-Hour Celebration of The Specials takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Thornbury Bowls Club, 27 Ballantyne St,Melbourne,VIC,Australia, Northcote.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MORE SPECIALS: A Two-Hour Celebration of The Specials?
  - **A:** MORE SPECIALS: A Two-Hour Celebration of The Specials is organized by More Specials.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MORE SPECIALS: A Two-Hour Celebration of The Specials is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northcote, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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