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Photo – Ian Laidlaw
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MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA
celebrates 20 years with
special vinyl release
& National Tour
in 2023
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Photo – David Harris
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And just like that the Melbourne Ska Orchestra turns 20 Years Young!
From the fun loving humble beginnings in St. Kilda to the international stages of Glastonbury, Istanbul, Montreal, Edinburgh, New York and beyond, the band has steered their ramshackle train into the hearts of many.
Initially formed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of Ska (1963-2003), their infectious energy soon earned them a coveted slot at Bluesfest and WOMADelaide, a recording contract and accolades from all over the world. Two ARIA award wins cemented their reputation as one of Australia’s best live acts, while three of their songs were chosen for a UK feature film about Ska.
The band have matched the appreciation with a work ethic that is second to none. To date they have released 7 albums, including a nigh impossible mission of recording a song a week for a whole year, the ARIA Award winning 52 Fridays – One Year of Ska.
This record celebrates the first 20-year chapter of a journey that is still going strong.
To celebrate 20 years of Melbourne Ska Orchestra, the band is releasing a limited edition Best of Vinyl and hitting the road to bring their signature International Big Band Ska Sound to stages across the country.
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MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA
20 YEARS YOUNG
Tour (2023)
Saturday 11th March – Prom Coast Festival, Foster, VIC
Saturday 17th March – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD
Saturday 18th March – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD
Friday 24th March – The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 31st March – Freo.Social, Fremantle, WA
Saturday 1st April – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Saturday 8th April – Bluesfest Melbourne, VIC
Friday 14th April – Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 15th April – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW
Saturday 22th April – Wandi Nut Festival, Wandilligong, VIC
Tickets on sale now from HERE
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20 Years Young Side 1
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20 Years Young Side 2
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