After their triumphant concert in July 2024 singing two Kinks albums (newly arranged by Harvey Brough) in the presence of Ray Davies, Vox Holloway community choir return to Alexandra Palace Theatre with another outstanding musical venture.

We salute The Special AKA, leading lights of the Two Tone movement – and specifically, the remarkable third album In the Studio written primarily by the great Jerry Dammers.

In The Studio is named ironically, because they spent over two years making the album. It has a wealth of fine songs including Free Nelson Mandela, War Crimes, both really serious songs – also What I like Most about you (is your Girlfriend), a droll chat up song. The other songs are equally strong and varied, touching on themes that were important to Jerry in 1984 and still resonate today – about racism, social issues, mental instability. They are very varied musically a little more jazz influenced than the first two albums but still with an irrepressible ska edge to them.

Vox Holloway is joined by an all star band and soloists for an unmissable tribute to Jerry Dammers and The Special AKA.

Age recommendation: 12+