The Specials

10 highlights from another vibrant and diverse WOMADelaide weekend

The fast spinning wheel that has been Adelaide’s festival season is starting to slow, following the massive weekend that saw WOMADelaide collide with the Fringe and the Adelaide Festival for another year. Still, the Botanic Park remained a haven of dance, culture, art and music for thousands over the long weekend – a little home away…

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Golden Plains XI Full Moon line up features The Specials, Nicolas Jaar, Kurt Vile & more

Golden Plains XI has got a Full Moon party ready to impress down at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre from March 11th – 13th. With the full line up dropping, we’re stoked to see the likes of Nicolas Jaar (pictured) and The Specials joining the already announced headliner, Neil Finn, while a whole slew of incredible names also feature. When you’ve got the…

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Music Video of the Day: Sticky Fingers “Ghost Town” (2015)

Taking aim at Sydney’s lock out laws that have continued to act as a stranglehold over the city’s nightlife, Sticky Fingers have today released their cover of The Specials‘ 1981 original tune “Ghost Town”, with a great film clip to boot.  The boys cruise around Sydney in the music video, looking their slick best, drawing on The…

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Festival Review: West Coast Blues and Roots Festival – Fremantle Park (01.04.12)

Sunday saw the return of the West Coast Blues and Roots Festival to Fremantle Park. Now in its ninth year, the festival produced a diverse line up, full of local, national and international talent. Despite the ominous rain clouds at the beginning of the day, the event went ahead with only a slight shower of…

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