The Specialized Project CIC

17/06/2026

Well 2026 hasn't been kind so far!
This is the first year ever events have had to be pulled. As a result, fund raising has been hit in our 15th anniversary year.
But we move on to this year's releases.
Of course we will be bringing a sort of Greatest Hits Vol.1 from over the 15 years of great tunes. We've done so so much with amazing artists and amazing supporters over these years. It's been incredible. However- Christmas will see an album dedicated just to that! Again featuring artists from all over the world with original and cover tunes, that's coming on really well.
Thank you to Dave 'Yorkie Moran for his undying support and the ultra cool artwork over the years.
Please support our releases as you always have.
Thanks a million.

17/06/2026

Treat yourself to THE Ska & Reggae event of the year celebrating 15 YEARS!

SPECIALIZED PRESENT..
THE ORIGINAL....
THE BIG ONE INTERNATIONAL SKA AND REGGAE FESTIVAL 2O26
15TH ANNIVERSARY
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BRINGING BANDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND THE BEST IN HOME GROWN ORIGINAL TALENT AND ULTIMATE PARTY BANDS
Raising funds for all our projects home & abroad🔥🔥🔥🔥
🎟Have you got your tickets? Grab them NOW 🎟
https://wegottickets.com/f/14660
Weekend and day tickets available

Come and experience the most unique atmosphere of like minded people.
The Ska fans ska fest.
The music does the talking.🎶🥁🎵🎺🎹
6/7/8 NOVEMBER 2026📆
MORE TBA!😀

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15/06/2026

COMING IN AUGUST!
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Let's beat the algorithm!

*** SPECIALIZED GIG ***

Saturday 22nd August sees a full all day gig in the North East at The Forum, Borough Rd, Darlington

King Hammond celebrating 40 years of top music
The Skapones celebrating 13 years of North east tunerism
Rebelation celebrating 20 plus years of breakthrough ska and reggae
The Owter Zeds celebrating 40 years of reggae
Hot Squash young Ska punkers freshening up the scene.
ONE MORE TBA.

🌏SPECIALIZED DARLINGTON
North By North East 3 All Dayer
🎟Tickets £25
🌐https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/ska-fest-north-by-north-east-3

Get involved. Raise funds for those less fortunate than ourselves. Buying advance tickets protects live events. See great music. Support live acts

11/06/2026

** ANNOUNCEMENT **
***SPECIALIZED THE BIG ONE INTERNATIONAL SKA AND REGGAE FESTIVAL 2026 ***

Specialized The Big One International 2026 -
15th ANNIVERSARY
OVER 6/7/8th NOVEMBER

Location: Shorefield Country Park, Shorefield Rd, Milford on Sea, Downton, Lymington SO41 0LH

*** BRAND NEW ACT ADDED ***

SPECIALIZED are very pleased to announce that this year sees the return by demand of CAPTAIN ACCIDENT & THE DISASTERS!
Captain Accident creates his unique blend of rock-driven soulful roots reggae, ska & dub at his home studio in Cardiff. With the help of the finest musical collective dubbed "The Disasters" this sound is then explosively transformed onto the stage, bringing an energetic & captivating live show. With soulful vocals, luscious harmonies, soaring twin guitars and a truly infectious groove, there’s no standing still when Captain Accident and his clumsy companions hit the stage.​
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Captain Accident currently has 4 self-produced albums under his belt: “Pick up the Microphone” (2010), “Slippin Up” (2013), “Wake & Break” (2016) and the critically acclaimed “Bad Press” (2021) which has received great reviews and praise, including that from the legendary David Rodigan on his BBC Radio 1xtra Reggae Show.​
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Through intensive touring of the UK and Europe, an abundance of video content, festival appearances and high-profile radio airplay, more and more people are becoming aware of the Captain’s unique sound & approach to songwriting. With an ever-growing fanbase and a live show gaining so much momentum in terms of sound and energy, Captain Accident and The Disasters are becoming harder and harder to ignore on the UK reggae/ska circuit and further afield.​
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In 2016, Captain Accident and The Disasters were hand-picked to join reggae heroes T***s & the Maytals for a run of dates on their UK tour. After impressing the reggae legends, their fans and their agency, the band were invited back out as full-tour support in 2017 and 2018,
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As well as T***s & the Maytals, CA & the D have shared a stage with many of the biggest names in reggae & ska including: Suggs (who jumped on stage to sing with the band!), Steel Pulse, Alborosie, Less Than Jake, Aswad, The Skints, The Abyssinians, Big Youth, Maxi Priest, Sister Sledge, The Skatalites, Bad Manners, The Toasters, Neville Staple (The Specials), Fishbone, David Rodigan and countless others, and went out on a short UK tour with reggae royalty, Julian Marley.
The band are a festival favourite, appearing at many of the best including; Glastonbury, Wilderness, Cornbury, Bestival, SGP, Boomtown & arguably the biggest reggae festival in Europe, Spain's legendary "Rototom Sunsplash".
2026 sees the band working with a new album
With new material in the pipeline and plans for a lot of touring, it's gonna be an exciting year!!
Join us and The Captain at The Big One- they perform Sunday 8th November

Dont miss the 15TH ANNIVERSARY

BUY TICKETS HERE NOW:
https://wegottickets.com/f/14660

And help keep music alive, support those who are much worse off than ourselves and support the totally live experience that is THE BIG ONE.

06/06/2026

Enjoy a full weekend of loud, live punk and reggae music! Experience the original outcasts' soundtrack performed by and for people with attitude!

Enjoy three days of pure, unadulterated, live punk and reggae in picturesque Ilfracombe. Brought to you by The Specialized Project CIC, a charitable social enterprise that brings people together through music and turns that energy into support for children and communities. Come to our high energy, retro party and support a good cause – feel good and do good!

Accommodation allocated on first-come first-served basis. Early bookers will be allocated Superior apartments!

For info and tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ndrevents/2066677

04/06/2026

Direct ticket link 4th July Westcliff

https://wegottickets.com/f/21837

04/06/2026

Good Morning -
We are chuffed to announce a new Specialized satellite gig straight in for Saturday 4th July at The Fickle Pickle in Westcliff, Essex.
It kicks off at 8pm til late with the relaunch go the popular Essex punkers 7786 with support from Broadway Clash. All ticket money & band fees will be donated to us to help us fund what we do across the board which is brilliant.
Huge thanks to Cliff Evans and co for getting this in .
Please support if you can
Tickets are on sale right now priced £8.00
Just click this link below.

New in for 2026 is the Specialized Westcliff event in Essex! Punk/Ndew Wave band 7786 who were local warriors in that area before disbanding are reforming and have very kindly offered to make the relaunch gig , a night in and of The Specialized Project and our projects here and abroad. TICKET AND BA...

02/06/2026

Please join us in wishing Specialized Project stalwart Mr Dev a very happy birthday!
Have a great day Mark.