London International Ska Festival 2013

Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st March 2013
Brixton Academy, Sheperds Bush Empire & Islington Academy, London, SW9 9SL, England MAP
£120 for all four days

Daily capacity: 1,250

Last updated: Wed 20th Nov 2013

The third London International Ska Festival is set to take place across multiple London venues (one wristband gets you into all of them) over Easter time from Thursday 28th through to Sunday 31st March 2013.

The festival is set to highlight all that's good about the world of ska, from it's roots in American Rhythm & blues, to the Jamaican originators, through the 2 Tone era and right up-to-date with 21st century ska sounds.

Line-up

More than 40 acts including Jamaican legends are confirmed:

Bands: Rico Rodriguez (performing Man From Wareika), Freddie Notes (Montego Bay), BB Seaton (The Gaylads), Vin Gordon, Pama International, 100 Men starring Mik Whitnall, Maroon Town, Intensified, Buster Shuffle, The Sidewalk Doctors, Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra (Hungary), The Upsessions (Netherlands), Mr. T Bone & The Young Lions (Italy), Bombskare (Scotland), Razika (Norway), Cartoon Violence (Wales), The Splitters, Robb Blake (from Whitmore), and guests from The Loafers, Hotknives.

DJs: Gladdy Wax, Ras Digby (Sir Jesus), Jumbo (Java Hi-Power), Eddie Regal (Metro Downbeat) , Chris Peckings (Peckings Studio1 Shop), Tighten Up Crew, Champian (Jamdown Rockers), Lynval Golding (The Specials), Rhoda Dakar (Bodysnatchers/Special Aka), Mungos Hi Fi, DJ Derek, Potato 5 DJ Set, David Katz, Cellos Coast To Coast, Count Skylarkin, Phil Bush (Sounds & Pressure), Little Dianne (Ace Cafe).

For the line-up details, day and stage splits, as available please click here.

Tickets

The early bird offer has ended. Ttickets are priced at £120 for all four days. To buy tickets, click here or click here. All venues welcome 14 years of age and up (under 16's must be accompanied by an adult).

As well as the 4 main events a further 6 fringe events are underway, including cinema, DJ all-nighters, Record Fair, thames cruise, which will all build into a weeks worth of shows at legendary London venues.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.