The band will play a set at the festival at Hylands Park in Chelmsford on August 22nd and the next day at the festival at Weston Park in Stafford.
Tickets go on sale on Friday and more details can be obtained from
http://www.vfestival.com
Coventry band The Ripps are to support The Specials at their two Birmingham gigs and at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on May 15th.
An interview with Jerry Dammers can be read here
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/ska-wars-why-isnt-jerry-dammers-playing-on-the-specials-sellout-reunion-tour-next-month-1633075.html