The U.K. Subs website and official archive...

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Both of these were set up, and are run by T&M...

OFFICIAL U.K. SUBS FACEBOOK PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/UKSubs/

U.K. SUBS FAN CLUB ON FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/uksubsfanclub/

T&M U.K. SUBS NEWSFEED 2023...

05/02: Dortmund Gig Review & Pics

Thanks to Chris Strieder for his review of the recent U.K. Subs gig at the Musiktheater Piano in Dortmund on 3rd February and to Adam Glagla for his photos…

Check them all out at the Darkstars website via:

https://darkstars.de/impression/uk-subs-musiktheater-piano-dortmund-03-02-2023/

04/02: Steve Roberts Inquest News

The York Press has today published a report on the recent Coroner's inquest into Steve's tragic passing late last year. Once again, everyone connected with the Subs sends their deepest condolences to Steve's family and friends at this difficult time.

York Press report:
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/23299038.punk-rocker-stevie-ze-suicide-took-life-inquest-told/

31/01: Alvin Euro Tour Report Part II

Some more thoughts from Alvin Gibbs on the current European tour posted on his Facebook page…

"Dispatches from the frontline of the final UK Subs’ European tour, part 2…

Well, without doubt, this has been the most successful and enjoyable European tour that I’ve experienced with UK Subs since embarking on my first Euro excursion with the band back in 1980. Every single show has been sold out and the audiences have been amazing, dancing and singing along for the entirety of our show and demanding at least 2 encores a night before they’re finally satisfied and ready to leave. People we’ve not seen for years have turned up for this concluding event and gifted us all kinds of goodies (in my case, for some inexplicable reason, mainly bottles of fine wines) and other farewell presents, all of which have been much appreciated and duly drunk, eaten or stored away in our suitcases for taking home. Tonight it’s another sell-out in Linz, Austria, and we’ve just heard that due to overwhelming ticket demand we’ve been moved from the usual 500 capacity room at the Arena to the far bigger venue that adjoins it for tomorrow’s show in the beautiful city of Vienna. Seven more gigs to go – Linz, Vienna, Munich, Karlsruhe, Dortmund, Arlon and Aarschot – before we’re homeward bound. If you’re thinking of coming to one of these concluding shows do buy your tickets early to save disappointment as its likely they will also be sold out... Have a great week. A"

27/01: Two New Subs 2023 Festival Appearances Confirmed…

The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce they will be playing the Stone Valley Festival South in Hertfordshire over the weekend of 26-28 May as well as the North East Calling all dayer at Northumbria University in Newcastle on Saturday 23 September…

Ticket links as follows:

https://www.stonevalleyfestival.co.uk/stone-valley-south-tickets/

https://www.seetickets.com/event/north-east-calling/northumbria-university/2552897

25/01: Charlie Bremen Interview on YouTube

Check out a new Charlie interview from the recent gig in Bremen...
Thanks to Manuel Luna Homeyer for this…

Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p80AjJl0sm4

23/01: Alvin Euro Tour Report Part I

Subs bassist Alvin Gibbs has posted the following on his Facebook page...

"Dispatches from the frontline of the final UK Subs’ European tour, part 1…

So far nine shows played, every single one a sell-out – over 1,200 punters in Hamburg, more than a 1000 for the Berlin gig, and capacity audiences for all the 400 to 600 range of venues. The audience response has been extraordinary, at least 2 encores demanded and given each night and a warmth and appreciation for the band that has topped all previous tours. Our new drummer Stefan Haublein has proved himself to be a superb stickman and a fun travelling companion; Stevie Straughan has, as ever, been kicking out the jams and Charlie’s singing and rapport with the audiences has been outstanding. A shout-out must also be given to Yuko who’s been doing a sterling job on the merch table and for our hard working driver/roadie Gwinny Punk plus, our excellent support band for the entire tour, Nasty Rumours, who, as well as playing some fine 1977 style Punk rock music, have proved to be as personable and reliable a bunch of lads as you could wish for. It’s a day off in Germany today for a deserved 24 hours of rest and recuperation. Cologne tomorrow and a further eleven gig in an assortment of Euro cities to follow, which will include Vienna, Munich, Nuremburg, Luzern and Frankfurt. Will report back on how those measure up... A"

21/01: First Four Albums To Be Repressed…

Demon Records are repressing the first four U.K. Subs LPs; Another Kind of Blues, Brand New Age, Crash Course and Diminished Responsibility.
They are available to pre-order now with a release date of 14 April 2023.
These new LP re-issues come on 140g black vinyl and the current pre-order links can be found via:

https://uksubs.lnk.to/vinyl

17/01: Another Kind Of Shoes!

The U.K. SUBS Merch desk on their final Euro Tour has their brand new line of official boots for sale…
Official U.K. Subs Boots
by Rebel Heart Boots
CHECK OUT THE MERCH DESK AT ONE OF THE GIGS…
Or…
WHERE TO BUY ONLINE:

https://www.rebelheartboots.com/uk-subs-official-boots

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Foam & mesh lining / Super comfortable & long-lasting.
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17/01: New Charlie Radio Interview

You can listen to a great new radio interview with Charlie Harper about the current tour, his career, his favourite dish (Kohlrouladen) and much more. Click, listen & enjoy...

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

10/01: Some thoughts on the forthcoming Euro tour from Stephen Straughan

"Well! Who would have thought it. This is my 7th year being a UK Sub member. Tomorrow I hit the road once again with the troops. That being my comrades, fellow pirates of the motorway and partners in crime and music, Charlie, Alvin and new drummer Stefan Häublein. The crew wouldn't be complete without Yuko and driver Gwinny. This European tour will certainly be an emotional one that's for sure as it is unfortunately our last European tour. I hope any of you attending these dates will join us in the fun. Before hitting Europe we play Lewes Con club then the 100 club in London. Say hello, have a drink with us and sing along to the many subs anthems. Please give Stefan a warm welcome to the Subs."

10/01: New Charlie Solo Show Booked

Charlie will be playing a solo show at Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on the Isle of Wight, on Saturday 24 June 2023. In Aid of 'Help Musicians', Charlie will be appearing alongside Grade 2, Shame Faced and DJ Kevin Jackman (Rogues of Ryde) - Tickets are £12-00 via:

https://www.seetickets.com/tour/grade2-charlie-harper-shamefaced-charity-night

03/01: U.K. Subs announcement

HAPPY NEW YEAR…
HAPPY NEW DRUMMER!

The U.K. Subs are delighted to announce that joining Charlie, Alvin and Steve for next week’s Lewes and London gigs, and for the subsequent January/February European tour dates will be the multi talented drummer Stefan Häublein, who is also the sticksman for TV Smith and the Bored Teenagers.
Stefan previously played drums with Ava Adore from 2015 to 2020, the band of TV Smith’s guitarist Marc Carrey, with his other current projects being drummer for Dexist, who are a post-punk band from Barcelona, where Stefan currently lives.
Stefan, who at present has committed to fill the Subs drum stool for all Subs gigs up to and including May 2023, had these few words for the Subs faithful when asked:
“I’m really looking forward to meeting all the U.K. Subs fanatics, I can’t wait to start as this is so fucking exciting!”
Welcome to the Subs family Stefan :-)

01/01: Happy new year from T&M

Time & Matter would like to wish all Subs fans, members and ex-members a happy new year, and thank you for your continued support...

This homepage has not been kept up to date regularly, but we will endeavour to include all major news stories involving the Subs here, but as advised at the top of this homepage... we usually share news first on the official U.K. Subs Facebook page...

However, the T&M TOUR DATES page remains the most up to date resource for U.K. Subs gig listings ;-)

Cheers - Mark & Rob

"People, people, people, get involved. Play your guitar, do your fanzines, take photos BE INVOLVED. One day it could all be worth something because it's not only history but the future too. So live it, don't just be part of the audience, participate."

Charlie Harper, 17 December 1998 - quoted from an interview in Scanner Fanzine Issue 3

"Among the many bands on the bill are some of the veterans of the punk/new wave explosion of the late 1970s including... ...the seemingly indestructible UK Subs. Still fronted by Charlie Harper, who first formed the band as an Elizabethan madrigal quartet sometime in the 1600s, UK Subs were one of the original punk bands from 1976 and are notable not least for the fact of having been through at least 35 drummers in their 35-year history."

Nick Horton - Dorset Echo - 12th August 2011

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