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Post by Bazza on Jul 22, 2011 9:26:52 GMT
 THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL SKA FESTIVAL3rd - 6th May 2012
starring
Neol Davies aka The Selecter
Hotknives (original line up)
Los Granadians (Spain)
DJs:
Andy Smith
Count Skylarking
Mark 'Bazza' Barrett (Pressure Drop)more bands & DJs tba very soonFull line up/who's playing when www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk/line-up/Earlybird/Discounted Tickets available now @ www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk After the huge success of the return of The London Intl Ska Festival in 2011 I'm delighted to announce that this is now an annual event. The London International Ska Festival 2011 festured 38 bands and DJs from 11 countries, including Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Dave & Ansel Collins (reformed especially for the festival for the first time since the 1970s), Owen Grey, Rico Rodriguez, Lynval Golding (The Specials), Clive Chin (Randys), The Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra, Hotknives and many more. The London International Ska Festival 2012 will be held between 3rd - 6th May 2012 at Brixton Academy, Shepards Bush Empire and Islington Academy.We are currently finalising the headliners and already have some fantastic exclusives lined up. Once again we will be showcasing the finest global Ska talent from the from it's roots-American rhythm and blues, to Jamaican originators, rocksteady, reggae, through 2 Tone and right uptodate with 21st century ska sounds. |
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Post by Bazza on Nov 30, 2011 14:41:22 GMT
Also added to the bill since the flier was put out are The Pioneers & Fishbone. Expect more bands/artists to be added in the coming weeks.  |
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Post by Bazza on Feb 25, 2012 15:08:06 GMT
A few artists still to be added (as I think Jerry Dammers is doing a DJ spot) but below is an updated bill.  |
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Post by crusher on Feb 27, 2012 9:01:54 GMT
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Post by Bazza on Mar 29, 2012 21:31:02 GMT
I had this email today off Sean Flowerdrew saving people £5 per ticket for the Sunday night at the London International Ska Festival - >>> Exclusive London Intl Ska Festival ticket offer / £5 off! <<<Sunday 6th May @ O2 Academy Islington starring
FISHBONE | NEOL DAVIES AKA THE SELECTER | THE SKINTS | CHRIS MURRAY | REBELATION
DJ DON LETTS | DJ Mark Barrett (Pressure Drop) Exclusive London Intl Ska Festival 2012 offer to fans & friends To get your discounted Day 3 London Intl Ska Festival tickets for only £15 (saving £5) + booking fee Go to: www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=490027then: 1. Select the PROMO CODE in the Type of Ticket drop down box 2. Enter the code Ska3 and follow the rest of the steps. Please note This offer only runs from 30th March - 6th April and is limited to the first 100 people. Any problems/queries email enquiries@rockersrevolt.com |
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Post by Bazza on Apr 4, 2012 7:40:23 GMT
The London International Ska
Festival 2012 line up just got even fuller... As both Owen Gray and AJ Franklin (from The Chosen Few) will be performing at this
years festival.
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Post by Bazza on Apr 22, 2012 22:39:20 GMT
A limited edition (2000 numbered copies) 2012 Ska Fest book is available now. 120 pages of features on the history & progression of ska, a photo review of 2011Œs festival, Top 10s, an overview of this years fest, an 11 track free CD (ft. exlusive tracks from Phoenix City All-stars, The Dualers & Neol Davies, plus Los Granadians, Rebelation, Capone & The Bullets, Sidewalk Doctors, Hotknives) and much much more. Strictly ltd.to 2000 copies. Once theyfre gone they are gone. These really are lovely collectors pieces! These are available exclusively at The London Intl Ska Festival (3-6 May) and from the online shop www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk/shop |
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Post by Bazza on Apr 22, 2012 22:41:58 GMT
NEVILLE STAPLE from The Specials will now be headlining Day 4 of The London Intl Ska Festival (6 May) as part of a 2 Tone Double Bill. Best known as frontman/toaster of The Specials, Neville Staple initially joined 2 Tone’s finest as their roadie. At a fateful gig supporting The Clash, Neville took to the stage and never looked back. From the opening lines of The Specials debut single Gangsters… “Bernie Rhodes knows…Don’t argue” cemented the original rudeboy in popular British music forever. At the height of The Specials powers, with the iconic Ghost Town at number one on the British charts, Neville departed with Terry Hall and Lynval Golding, to form Fun Boy Three. Since those heady times he has never stopped performing and with The Specials incredibly successful reformation not looking to let up any time soon it’s testament to Neville’s work ethic that he still finds the time and energy to pursue his solo career. Neville replaces Fishbone, who sadly had to cancel their European tour due to singer Angello Moore knee surgery. The Fishbone London performance has been rescheduled to Nov’12. The London Intl Ska Festival – Day 4 – Sunday 6th May
@o2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, London N1
2 TONE DOUBLE BILL
NEVILLE STAPLES (The Specials) vs NEOL DAVIES (The Selecter)
THE SKINTS | CHRIS MURRAY | REBELATION | DON LETTS | MARK 'BAZZA' BARRETT
Tickets from www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk |
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Post by Bazza on Apr 28, 2012 13:54:11 GMT
Latest poster for the final day of the London International Ska Festival.  |
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Post by Bazza on Apr 29, 2012 17:58:05 GMT
As well as the festival there are some fringe events planned. I'll be doing my 2nd dj set of the weekend at the closing party.  |
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Post by Bazza on Apr 30, 2012 11:12:38 GMT
Just a few days to go!  |
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Post by Bazza on May 2, 2012 15:57:36 GMT
Just got my set times for the London International Ska Festival.
I'll be 1st on spinning tunes at the festival on the Sunday from 5pm at the O2 Academy.
Then at the aftershow party at Islington Metal Works I'll be doing 2 sets. The first set is in room 1 from 10pm till 11pm and then I'll be finishing off the festival with a set from 1am till 3am in room 2. Hope to see some of you there!
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Post by Bazza on May 8, 2012 10:39:52 GMT
Here's a video of the closing night of the London International Ska Festival.
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Post by Bazza on May 8, 2012 23:02:05 GMT
Some of my photos & video clips from the last night of the London International Ska Festival 2012 & aftershow party.
I had to overdub the sound as it wasn't that great on my camera. The tracks I've used are The Skatalites 'Reburial' (which Neol Davies & Jerry Dammers covered on the night) and The Wailers 'Simmer Down' (Neville Staple covered that tune in his set).
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Post by Bazza on Jul 1, 2012 22:49:06 GMT
A short piece taken from a review of The London International Ska Festival 2012 which appeared in Scootering magazine (No.313 July 2012). That was a very long day for me. Started djing at 5pm at the 02 and eventually finsihed off the night at at the Metalworks at 3am. I hadn't planned on djing for that long but I had to cover for Gaz Mayall on the night. Great day though, loved every minute of it.  |
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