On 4 October 2011, PRS for Music awarded its eighth Music Heritage Award to UB40 and the venue that hosted their first-ever gig - The Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
was there to record some very special exclusive videos and pictures, including the unveiling of the plaque at The Hare and Hounds, some of the highlights from the band's special gig and interviews.
UB40 Music Heritage Award plaque unveiling
Watch the unveiling of the PRS for Music Heritage Award to UB40 and The Hare and Hounds to commemorate the reggae superstar's very first gig.
UB40 exclusive interview
M spoke to Brian Travers and Astro from UB40 – accompanied by long-time friend and fan, Keith Allen, at the PRS for Music Heritage Award event at The Hare and Hounds in Birmingham.
UB40 Music Heritage Award plaque unveiling
Watch the unveiling of the PRS for Music Heritage Award to UB40 and The Hare and Hounds to commemorate the reggae superstar's very first gig.
UB40 exclusive interview
M spoke to Brian Travers and Astro from UB40 – accompanied by long-time friend and fan, Keith Allen, at the PRS for Music Heritage Award event at The Hare and Hounds in Birmingham.
Included in the band's unique stripped-down set was a cover of Sam Cooke's Bring It On Home To Me. Watch our video of UB40's brilliant performance.
UB40 perform One In Ten
Watch reggae superstars UB40 perform a special version of their hit One In Ten.
UB40 perform Food For Thought
Watch UB40 perform their classic early hit Food For Thought in front of a packed crowd of superfans.
View our gallery of exclusive photos from the day.
PRS for Music honours UB40's first gig
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