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Few Australian bands have spent the past two decades expanding their own universe quite like Melbourne Ska Orchestra. Led by the ever-energetic Nicky Bomba, the ARIA Award-winning collective are set…

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

September 7, 2025
Andrew Fuller

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

April 8, 2025
Andrew Fuller

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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News: Melbourne Ska Orchestra Announce Expansive ‘Monte Loco Rides Again’ Australian Tour

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

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