The band first came together in 1981 in celebration of their late frontman Marley shortly after his death, and is one of several spinoffs of Bob Marley and The Wailers. Now led by Aston Barret Jr. and lead vocalist Mitchell Brunings, the group are expected to play 11 dates throughout November this year, kicking things off in Newcastle on November 13.

LEGEND 40th Anniversary UK Tour this Nov 2024! Join us to celebrate Bob Marley & The Wailers by experiencing the iconic album live. Tickets drop Feb 23 at 10am. Don’t miss out: https://t.co/P7P0Oa5Ep8 #BobMarley #TheWailers #Legend40 pic.twitter.com/LiVJyl3oiI

— The Wailers (@TheWailers) February 19, 2024

From a blurb posted on their website, Marley and Wailers fans attending live shows can expect “the magic of their timeless classics and incredible cuts from Bob Marley’s vast repertoire in a set that is truly unforgettable. Under the guidance of Aston Barrett Jr, son of the legendary “Familyman”, The Wailers continue to preserve the legacy of their iconic sound.”

The announcement of the tour follows the release of the critically acclaimed biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Landing in cinemas on February 14, the film follows the trials and tribulations of Marley’s life, and stars Peaky Blinders‘ Kingsley Ben-Adir. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the film was made in close collaboration with Marley’s family, and not only honours his legacy, but observes and shines a light on other central figures in his life, such as his wife Rita and Island Records boss Chris Blackwell. Just over a week since it hit cinema screens, it has been confirmed that the film broke box office records on its first day alone, earning an eye-watering $52 million during the six-day holiday stretch.

Tickets for all shows are on sale on Friday February 23 at 10AM and are available for general purchase here. O2 Priority tickets will be available here on Wednesday 21 February at 10AM. Fans who are subscribers to the O2 mobile phone network can access the earlybird tickets through the O2 app and online portal. You can catch The Wailers on their UK tour on the dates below:

November

13/11/2024 – Newcastle – NX
14/11 – Glasgow – SWG3 Galvanizers
15/11 – Manchester – O2 Ritz
16/11 – Sheffield – The Leadmill
19/11 – Leeds – O2 Academy
20/11 – Cardiff – Tramshed
21/11 – Cambridge – The Junction
22/11 – London – Indigo at the O2
23/11 – Oxford – O2 Academy
24/11 – Bournemouth – O2 Academy
25/11 – Bristol – O2 Academy

The entrepreneur first started filming UK rap talent aged 15 when he received a camera from his mother as a birthday gift, Jamal went on to help create and build some of the biggest names in the UK music industry including Krept and Konan, Big Zuu, and Ed Sheeran. The man was a trailblazer for the UK hip hop scene and was loved and respected by a number of artists and people within the UK music industry, following his passing a number of artists took to social media to reflect on the 31-year-old pioneer.

AJ Tracey took to Twitter, tweeting “RIP Jamal Edwards, west London legend status”

RIP Jamal Edwards, west london legend status

— (@ajtracey) February 20, 2022

Mo the comedian tweeted “A truly humble and blessed soul. Your legacy will live on for years & you’ve inspired a whole generation. Rest easy Jamal Edwards”

A truly humble and blessed soul. Your legacy will live on for years & you’ve inspired a whole generation. Rest easy Jamal Edwards ❤️

— Mo Gilligan (@MoTheComedian) February 20, 2022

And Hardy Caprio tweeted,“Saving one life is something to be proud of. Saving multiple is something to be celebrated for. Here is a man who saved all of our lives whether you were watching his vids or an artist he gave opportunity. R.I.P Jamal Edwards. Those good deeds will always follow you”

Saving one life is something to be proud of. Saving multiple is something to be celebrated for.

Here is a man who saved all of our lives whether you were watching his vids or an artist he gave opportunity. R.I.P Jamal Edwards. Those good deeds will always follow you. pic.twitter.com/Gc2eIM10DG — hardy caprio (@HardyCaprio) February 20, 2022

At only 31, Jamal Edwards has left a legacy that will live on longer than those who mourn him today. Receiving an MBE aged 24 for his work in music, being made ambassador for the youth charity princess trust in 2013 aged 21, Forbes 30 under 30 aged 25, and most recently appointed entrepreneur in residence at the University of Sussex. Jamal’s accolades stretch further than this, with these being just a few of his biggest achievements.

Musically, the founder of SBTV helped artists such as Ed Sheeran with his freestyle platforms A64 and F64, which saw a legendary acoustic performance of Ed Sheeran classic track “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You”. The relationship went from strength to strength and in recent times Jamal has helped Ed Sheeran link up with the likes of Kwengface, Tion Wayne, Central Cee, Fumez the engineer and Fireboy DML. 

Jamal Edwards will go down as a UK legend not only for what he has done for UK music but for Black British culture as well, with the 31-year-old truly being a trailblazer in his field motivating and inspiring thousands of people to follow their dreams and create spaces for communities that didn’t have these platforms. At the end of last year, a mural of the young entrepreneur was put up in his home town of Acton, it now stands to immortalise the West London legend.

Rest in peace Jamal Edwards 24.08.1990 – 20.02.2022.