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Live Review + Photo Galleries: Melbourne Ska Orchestra at Altar Bar, Hobart 05.09.2025

The Melbourne Ska Orchestra (MSO) brought their good-times vibes and warmth as they rode into town on a chilly Hobart evening, bringing their spaghetti-Western inspired, Ballad of Monte Loco tour…

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News: Melbourne Ska Orchestra release Spaghetti-Western/roots fusion track, Walls of Jericho on news of huge Australian and global tour

Australia’s favourite off-beat exponents, Melbourne Ska Orchestra have released the second single from their as-yet unannounced new album, The Ballad of Monte Loco. Walls of Jericho follows on from the…

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Live Review + Photo Galleries: RSPYS push the off-beat to another level at Hobart’s Republic Bar

Craig Bloxom is the original bass-player and singer of iconic 80’s Australian band, Spy vs Spy (aka v. Spy v. Spy or SPY v SPY). His distinctive vocals and bass…

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Live Review & Gallery: Melbourne Ska Orchestra Bring The Beat To Metro Theatre! Eora/Sydney, 31.08.24

The Metro Theatre was alive this weekend as the Melbourne Ska Orchestra rolled into town for The Outlaws and Offbeats tour, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. A crowd eager for…

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Live Review: Madness @ M&S Arena Liverpool

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Track: No Reply Hit Cruise Control with ‘Departure Lounge’

No Reply Hit Cruise Control with 'Departure Lounge'

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Countdown to Rebellion – Day 1: Introducing The Slackers

August 1, 2023

So the countdown to Rebellion finally comes to an end. We hope you’ve enjoyed a brief glimpse into the acts we think you should try and make time to see…

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Countdown to Rebellion – Day 6: Introducing Dakka Skanks

July 27, 2023

6 Days to go and if you’ve looked at your schedule and thought “mmm could do with something ska/reggae/dub-ish to break up the shouty stuff”, then look no further than…

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Countdown to Rebellion – Day 21: Introducing Public Serpents

July 17, 2023

Public Serpents are a highly energetic and politically charged ska punk band that hails from New Jersey. Known for their powerful sound and thought-provoking lyrics, Public Serpents use their music…

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Countdown to Rebellion – Day 27: Introducing Millie Manders & The Shut Up

July 6, 2023

Millie Manders & The Shut Up are a dynamic and electrifying ska-punk band led by the powerhouse vocalist and saxophonist Millie Manders. They were one of the highlights from 2022…

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