One of Britain 's most iconic bands have announced they are to play the Margate Winter Gardens next year.

Ska legends The Specials will embark on a national tour following the release of their first album of new music in 37 years, Encore - due for release next February.

2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Specials and the legendary Two-Tone label in Coventry in 1979, and also marks 10 years since the band reformed to play some of the most vital and joyous live shows in recent memory.

The 10-song Encore was produced by Specials founding members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter alongside Danish musician/producer Torp Larsen and is the first time Hall, Golding and Panter have recorded new material together since the band’s 1981 number one single, Ghost Town.

Specials will play Tuesday, May 14. Show starts at 7:30pm.

Tickets cost £40 with booking fees.