News Zone

Toots And The Maytals UK Tour To Pay Tribute To Late Reggae Legend

Toots Hibbert

 

Leba Hibbert, singer, songwriter, record producer and daughter of the late and legendary Frederick “Toots” Hibbert is now lead singer of the new look Toots and the Maytals  band, vowing to keep  her pioneering father’s legacy alive.

Their 19-date UK tour in May 2026 will do just that; by performing songs from his extensive catalogue of global hits as well as songs from her own catalogue.

As an artist in her own right, Leba has spent many years performing on stages around the world and with with her dad – the man who first used the word “Reggae” – and  she has recorded with numerous reggae acts, including Jimmy Cliff & Lebo M, on the soundtrack of the movie “Lion King.”

Leba performed on Sly and Robbie’s 1999 Grammy-winning album,”Friends”, Toots and The Maytals’ 2005 Grammy-winning album “True Love”, and she also featured on the 2020 Grammy-winning album, “Got to Be Tough”.

Leba (silver top) and the new Toots and the Maytals line-up

Leba has had chart topping tracks: “Natty Dread”, “Jamaica” and “Ragga Soul Jah”, and released her first EP, “Into The Lights”, in November 2023, which was produced by Sly & Robbie and High Power Records. This follows her debut self-produced album “Intoxicated”, released in 2010.

In 1989, the duo known as 5446,which comprised of Leba and her Sister Melanie Hibbert, topped several charts worldwide with the tracks  “Ooh La La”, and “Never Get To Heaven”.

Leba

“My father spent this life creating a rich musical legacy and he’s respected worldwide as one of the greatest Reggae singers and musician of all time,”Leba says.

 

Thu 7 May 2026 – Cardiff – Y Plas
Fri 8 May 2026 – Bristol – Trinity Arts Centre
Sat 9 May 2026 – Brighton – Chalk 
Sun 10 May 2026 – Margate – Dreamland
Mon 11 May 2026 – Southampton – The 1865
Wed 13 May 2026 – London – Electric Ballroom
Thu 14 May 2026 – Leamington Spa – The Assembly
Fri 15 May 2026 – Leeds – Beckett University
Sat 16 May 2026 – Glasgow – QMU
Sun 17 May 2026 – Edinburgh – Queen’s Hall
Tue 19 May 2026 – Brentwood – Centre
Wed 20 May 2026 – Sheffield – Network
Thu 21 May 2026 – Liverpool – Dome
Fri 22 May 2026 – Kidderminster – Town Hall
Sun 24 May 2026 – Middlesbrough – Empire
Wed 27 May 2026 – Manchester – New Century Hall
Thu 28 May 2026 – Norwich – LCR
Fri 29 May 2026 – Torquay – Arena
Sat 30 May 2026 – Lancaster – Ashton Hall

 

 

Toots photo [top of page] by Jason Sheldon

 

Social

Follow us for all the latest news!

Calendar

March 2026
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031  

Recent Comments

    RSS Meks Blog

    • How Adding Slack Bot Boosted Our Culture of Appreciation July 3, 2024
      Sweet Kudos is a Slack bot that enhances employee recognition, rewards, and celebrations within your team. It empowers team members to express gratitude and appreciation effortlessly by giving virtual Kudos. The post How Adding Slack Bot Boosted Our Culture of Appreciation appeared first on Meks.
      Dusan Milovanovic
    • 10 Best Knowledge Base & Wiki WordPress Themes 2021 September 15, 2021
      Running a successful online business requires an exceptional WordPress knowledge base theme that organizes documentation and helps customers. Customization options, intuitive navigation, unique layouts, and fast responsiveness are just some of the features you need. The following 10 WordPress wiki themes represent the best options for 2021 and beyond. Explore the full range to determine […]
      Dusan Milovanovic
    • How to increase WordPress Memory Limit (quick fixes) June 16, 2021
      Here is a post about how to increase the memory limit in WordPress. Allowed memory size exhausted error message showed up in your WordPress installation? No worries – this is one of the most common errors in WordPress. You can apply an easy fix by increasing the memory limit in your PHP. Table of Contents […]
      Dusan Milovanovic
    • How to use (and why) WordPress sitemap plugin March 1, 2021
      Did you know that by knowing how to use the WordPress sitemap plugin you can significantly improve your site’s visibility and traffic? Although it isn’t mandatory to have a sitemap on your site, having one significantly improves the site’s quality, crawlability and indexing. All this is important for better optimization, which is why we wanted […]
      Ivana Cirkovic
    • 22 free and premium podcast software for your show [2021 edition] January 18, 2021
      You’re determined to start or improve your podcast but don’t know which podcast software to use to really make it stand out? We’ve got you! #podcasting Top 22 free and premium podcast software for your show #WordPressTips #podcasting The post 22 free and premium podcast software for your show [2021 edition] appeared first on Meks.
      Ivana Cirkovic
    • Digital storytelling with WordPress – an all-in-one guide to make your web stories pop! November 23, 2020
      Wondering how to improve digital storytelling with WordPress and build more awareness and exposure of your business? Let our guide lead the way. The post Digital storytelling with WordPress – an all-in-one guide to make your web stories pop! appeared first on Meks.
      Ivana Cirkovic
    • How to use WordPress autoposting plugin to improve your visibility and SEO? September 10, 2020
      Did you know you can use the WordPress autoposting plugin for your content efforts and improve not only your time management but your business and visibility as well? The post How to use WordPress autoposting plugin to improve your visibility and SEO? appeared first on Meks.
      Ivana Cirkovic
    • How to create a personal branding site? Step-by-step DIY guide August 15, 2020
      Looking for ways and means to create a personal branding site? Well, look no further ’cause we’re giving away all the how-to’s to do it yourselves! The post How to create a personal branding site? Step-by-step DIY guide appeared first on Meks.
      Ivana Cirkovic
    • Top 15 WordPress content plugins and tools to improve your visibility and rankings July 16, 2020
      Let’s take a look at some of the must-have WordPress content plugins and tools to use to improve both your UX and rankings. The post Top 15 WordPress content plugins and tools to improve your visibility and rankings appeared first on Meks.
      Ivana Cirkovic
    • WCEU 2020 recap – key takeaways from the biggest online WordPress conference June 9, 2020
      Missed WCEU 2020 and all the exciting stuff from there? Here are all the key takeaways and main points to remember so, take notes! The post WCEU 2020 recap – key takeaways from the biggest online WordPress conference appeared first on Meks.
      Ivana Cirkovic

    Text

    Distinctively utilize long-term high-impact total linkage whereas high-payoff experiences. Appropriately communicate 24/365.

    Archives

    This function has been disabled for Music Republic Magazine.