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SPECIALIZED LAUNCH NEW WEEKEND EVENT – THE PUNKY REGGAE PARTY!

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

*** ANNOUNCEMENT *** In our 15th year, its very heart warming to see our skills haven’t gone unnoticed so thanks Read More…

PROMOTERS/BANDS/VENUES WANTED – CAN YOU PUT ON A SPECIALIZED SHOW?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Join Us in Making a Difference Through Music The Specialized Project is currently inviting bands and promoters to help us Read More…

FIRST INTERNATIONAL ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR 15TH BIG ONE FESTIVAL 2026


The First International acts have been announced and one from the UK for the 2026 Specialized Big One International Ska Read More…

THANK YOU ALL! The Big One 2025

Friday, November 14th, 2025

We’d like to thank everyone who came along to Specialized – The Big One International Ska & Reggae Festival 2025 Read More…

OFF THE RECORD – ON THE SPOT!

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Another new initiative we’re launching in 2026 is our Q&A interview series, “OFF THE RECORD”, which will feature some well-known Read More…

** NEW FOR 2026 ** GET SPECIALIZED MONTHLY CLUB NIGHT

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

This time the North East of the UK gets the Specialized treatment with the very first MONTHLY event entitled “GET Read More…

OWN THE VERY LAST PIECE OF SPECIALS HISTORY!

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

This is a piece of musical history. The final single by The Specials circa 2024. The Specials are one of Read More…

The Big One Presents…LITERARY Q & A AND BOOK SIGNINGS!

Friday, May 9th, 2025

The Q & A sessions have always been a popular addition to the Specialized Big One Experience and this year Read More…

SPECIALIZED RECORDS PRESENTS…THE SPECIALS FAMILY – FINAL SINGLE RELEASE

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

We are beyond excited and extremely honoured to be asked to release the very last Specials related release “When A Read More…

SHARING THE LOVE…SPECIALIZED IN UGANDA

Friday, September 27th, 2024

One of the joys of doing what we do is supporting people. We’ve come a long way since our inception Read More…