Ska Bands

The Superskas are an energetic 8-piece Midlands Ska band with over 8 years experience playing live together. Complete with horn section and both male and female vocalists, The Superskas perform authentic covers of ska classics from the last 50 years that is guaranteed to fill the dance-floor.

Introducing Ultimate Madnezz Based in the west Midlands this energetic tribute to the nutty boys leave no detail to being as authentic as the original band.

Last Train to Skaville! From Kingston to Coventry, Studio 1 to 2 Tone, join us on the musical journey of Ska! This excellent band will definitely keep you skankin!! all night long. All aboard!!

Skabucks. Two classical musicians wandered into an Alchoholics Anonymous meeting to get out of the rain, tripping over an unconcious, ginger drummer in the doorway and waking up an ageing but rampant bass player....and a Midlands Ska legends was born! Skabucks are musically influenced by Madness, The Beat, The Specials, Bad Manners, Prince Buster.... Ska! Ska! Ska!

Black Country All Skas bringing you Ska, 2Tone and Reggae from the heart of the West Midlands. Playing all your favourites from ‘80s legends The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners and more, as well as those reggae classics you know and love.

Rude Six are a Youthful and vibrant band on a mission to revamp ska and reggae music, delivering your favoured familiar sounds with a fresh touch. Expect covers of old school tunes from The Specials and The Selecter as well as Toots and The Maytals and Max Romeo that will become your new favourites, in addition to refreshing original music to have you skanking away!

The Ska45’s are a Birmingham-based ska band that were formed in 2016. They are well known on the ska scene and perform some great covers of 2 Tone tunes. Some of the members also form part of The Specials tribute band, The Specialz.

2 RUDE. Every generation a band comes along that inspires the next one. A band that makes you forget about all that is wrong with world. 2 Rude are an authentic ska band from South Wales. The band, driven by a passion for music, were drawn together at the dawn of 2009 and have not looked back since.

Born and raised by Jamaican parents in London, England, Alpheus developed a passion for singing after seeing an old recording of Sam Cooke perform on television, and performing on local sound systems in London as a youth...

The Moochers were formed in late 2019 comprising of local singers, John O’Shea and Patrick O’Reilly, performing and singing roots reggae, ska and rock steady music from the 1950’s to the present day. 2023 will be a fresh start for both artists, following separate projects and careers. Get ready to hear some well-known classics hits, from the founder of the moochers, John O Shea.

The Specials Ltd are a 9-piece band full of energy, excitement and accuracy, performing Specials tracks from the golden era of 1979-1982 such as ‘Too Much Too Young’, ‘Gangsters’, ‘Ghost Town’, ‘Rat Race’, 'Do Nothing', 'Nite Klub', 'Message to you Rudy', and many more.

Leicester eight-piece covering Mod and Ska classics. They hare a mutual love of The Jam, Specials and Madness, wearing Fred Perry's and riding their Scooters.

Stereotype play a comprehensive set of 2tone covers and feature long established musicians of the Leicester Ska scene dating back to the 1980s. Stereotype are ready to take the events industry by storm, with the band featuring current Specials guitarist Stan Samuel.

Natural rhythm are a Bradford based traditional jamaican ska reggae band. They specialise in 1960.s era ska Bluebeat and rocksteady and reggae. 

Ska Train are a top quality ska covers band hailing from Coventry, the birthplace of 2-Tone. Ska Train deliver a feast of high-energy ska and 2-Tone classics!

Island Collective are an energetic 6-piece Ska band from the Midlands with over 8 years of experience playing together.

Born in Camden and now residing in Muswell hill this Solo Madness act brings the most authentic tribute to the nutty boys and the sounds of Ska Performing for nearly 30 years this act has performed all over the UK and parts of Europe . Full backdrops , lighting , costume changes and background music included, This show can also come with additional performances from other genres

Ska-ra-mouche play all your favourite tunes from Madness, The Specials, The Beat, through to Bob Marley, Desmond Dekker and Toots and The Maytals. 

The Estimators provide a serious boost to your night or party, suited for every occasion such as Weddings, Festivals, Corporate Events, General Parties and Club Nights. We can provide own back-line, sound engineer and transport so we play at countrywide venues, scooter rallies and festivals.

Formed in 1996, this lively talented five-piece band have been performing ska, reggae, northern soul, blues and pop hits from the 1960’s to the present day, all over the UK and Europe. The Sound Injectors are fronted by two very talented young women that not only sing but play saxophone and bass guitar.

Skasouls Uk are from Princes Risborough. They are a hugely authentic Ska tribute band with a proper brass section covering first and second wave ska. Skasouls UK cover the best of Ska/Two-tone and are rolling out their own original ska masterpieces

The Paradimes are a reggae and ska band using the traditional styles of the 60's and 70's reggae and ska legends in todays era of music. 

DJ Sugar Kane is a young, female dj that plays the sweetest Reggae, Ska, Motown, Northern Soul and 60s RnB. Festivals, and Private Events.

King Hammond aka grammy award winning musician, songwriter, producer and author Nick Welsh (ex Bad Manners / The Selecter / 3 Men & Black).

Orange Street are a 8 piece 2-Tone Ska band from Southampton. They play the very best of Ska, featuring timeless tracks by Bad Manners, The Specials, The Beat, The Selector, Madness and many, many more!

Founded in 2010 P45 have been dubbed the creators of their own genre called "Cockney Opera". P45 are an originals band that play some classic covers from the ska soul and motown genre. P45 have toured and supported artists such as Simply Red & Madness. 

From the infectious rhythm section of 00s ska stalwarts 2Tonic, comes a fresh take on the genre. With legendary new faces and original material, New Tonic aims to kick out the clichés, and replay the energy. 2022 - year of the new.

Double Barrel are a premium reggae, ska and rocksteady covers act- a 5 piece band that covering a wide range of J.A classics, specializing in Trojan sets, ska sets or both!

Last Tree Squad is a fully live, 9 piece Reggae/Hip-hop collective with influences from Jungle to Jazz with elements of Dub/Dancehall and Grime. Following blazing performances at Landed, Feral Fest and Equinox Festival this summer they are back in full effect.

The Decatonics are a high energy brass driven ska/mod/soul band based in Dorset, combining some of Bournemouth's best and finest ska musicians

Get ready for an Interskalactic journey in sound with The Downsetters. Based in Ipswich The Downsetters are a 6 piece ska/reggae band fronted by Mr H. If you fancy something a bit different The Downsetters are now available for bookings

JENNIE MATTHIAS started her musical journey in the early 1980’s as the lead singer of The Belle Stars the all-girl group who rose from the ashes of cult 2-Tone band The Bodysnatchers to become chart regulars in the UK with hits like “Sign Of The Times”

30 years on The Equators are back together, reformed and ready to hit the road again. The Equators are the real deal, true Ska pioneers, and their eagerly anticipated show is guaranteed to get the crowd moving.

In 3 short years The Ska Faces have forged a reputation as a formidable live act not afraid to play songs that most bands shy away from, Love Reign O'er Me and Won't Get Fooled Again are classic examples! The Ska Faces are a high energy!! tribute to the classic artists of the Mod and Ska era!

After a difficult year with the passing of our founder member Everett Morton; original drummer of The Beat, we are prouder than ever to be flying the flag in his name and officially back on track with a full band ready to skank with you all again.

Badness are regarded as The Ultimate Madness Tribute Band and are among the leading tributes in the UK. Formed in 1994, Badness have established themselves as the premier tribute to the sounds of Madness, Bad Manners and Buster Bloodvessel

Special Kinda Madness are a Specials and Madness tribute act performing in venues across the south of England. Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys!

After 32 years of treating audiences to his own Ska-Rockabilly brand of “Radiation” therapy, Roddy Byers is stepping away from the side of the stage as the Specials’ lead guitarist and into the center spotlight as the frontman/guitarist of his newest and best musical endeavor, The Skabilly Rebels.

Mod & Ska for The Modern World! The Modul8tors are a 3 piece covers band playing Mod & Ska hits. Mainly from the 60s and 70s but also with the occasional more recent hit thrown in for good measure! 

Old Raskals are a Ska band based in the west Midlands. we perform original material plus plenty of ska classic’s to keep crowds jumpin’ and a stompin’ all night long!

The Skapones are a ska band based in the Tees Valley in England. The seven piece ensemble got together to play a music that they all love, and the chaps intend to perform a selection of 2 Tone anthems to keep you dancing all night long!.

NUTTYness is probably the finest Madness Tribute Band in the country, you will think you have been watching the real band. People that have seen them all agree that they are a must see.

Mainly Madness are a group of Sussex Two Tone loving musicians that bring the Madness experience to your event. Not only are "Mainly Madness" a tribute to the great band itself but also a celebration of Two Tone and Ska, which include such inspirational bands as The Specials, Bad Manners and The Beat to name a few

2 Hot -The Specials tribute band are a new act from West Yorkshire playing ska, 2tone, rocksteady and reggae. There'll be no sitting down when 2hots in town.

The Skabratts have arrived if the hard hitting sound of traditional Ska and Boss sounds is up your street come and check us out. our set is full of classics and original tunes, authentic and energetic performances guaranteed.

Party all night with the nutty boys! These guys bring you the music that shaped the 1980’s, from Camden to Madison Square Garden. With incredible live vocals from the rude boy and the monkey man, the boys are back!

Skamungas play a mix of ska, taking you from its Jamaican roots up through the Madness/Specials era. With years of experience playing to live crowds, they will keep you dancing all night long!

THE SKATONICS came crashing onto the scene in 2007, and since then have performed to the ever growing enthusiastic SKA faithful at venues and festivals across the UK and Europe

Cambridge ska band BIG 10 are the ultimate Ska Covers band playing all the classic 2Tone and Ska anthems from all your favourite bands like Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, The Beat, The Selecter & many more.

Headed up by the front man known as Suggs, the group Madness are an English Ska band from Camden Town in London. They formed in 1976 and are one of the most prominent bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s, 2 Tone Ska revival.

The Bionic Rats are a Reggae-Ska-Rocksteady-2Tone influenced outernational band with members from Ireland,Italy & Brazil, formed out of the ashes of Dublin.

The SKAlectrics was formed by Neil Parker in early 2015 who wanted to bring the classic sounds of Ska, Two Tone and Trojan he grew up with to a new audience

The Reggulaters bringing you the best in old school trojan reggae ska and rocksteady from artists like desmond dekker, jimmy cliff, prince buster, toots and the maytals and a whole lot more for a proper nights skanking

Playing authentic 60s style ska, rocksteady and reggae, the band’s good-time feel, obvious love of this music and confidence in its wide appeal has led to near legendary status.

Ska Wars are an established Wakefield 7 piece Ska band, made up of a young bunch of fun loving lads who's energy knows no bounds. Ska Wars have been playing the national circuit for over 10 years and made occasional trips to the continent to show our European friends a good time

The Allskas are a Tribute to ska from Coventry. Gaps, singer from The Selecter performed with the band for a couple of years, before rejoining Pauline Black from the Selecter to do a world tour

We are a 6 piece Ska band covering Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners and Trojan classics.

The Intergalactic Brasstronauts are the brainchild of Sam Thornton and appear on the show ahead of their debut release in July 2021. You may know Sam better as "King Zepha" as he has been prodicing and performing music under that moniker for the past decade.

Introducing the bishops of bounce, the sorcerers of skank, the undisputed masters of Scottish death reggae, the one and only Bombskare - the closest thing you'll see to an actual northern powerhouse.

Side2SideSka Formed in January 2019. We Play original self penned Mod songs....important to be different!! ...come on! book us today!

Although The Scorchers formed in 2017, the band’s musicians and singers each have enjoyed many years of professional performances, touring, and recording sessions.

The AC30's are a Birmingham based band, playing Rocksteady/Ska covers, with a mix of original material.The band are passionate in delivering a sound which is similar to that of the original artist. With 8 members including Lead Vocals and Sax, [tenor]Trumpet, Sax[alto] Drums, Bass Guitar, Lead, Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals, Pianos and Organs you can imagine the full and rich sound created.

One Step Behind" is the UK's Premier and longest surviving MADNESS tribute band. Formed in spring 1993, the band achieved widespread recognition in an unusually short time, playing venues the length and breath of Britain including the Marquee Club in London & the Venue in New Cross. Jaunts into Europe and beyond! 

The Activators are an 11-piece band whose eclectic style transcends Ska, Reggae, Celtic, Punk and Dub, even venturing into Balkan folk and Tango! Their energy, style and liking for utter mayhem have led to them becoming regulars on the live music circuit in the UK and in Europe.

Hailing from various parts of the Black Country and the West Midlands, Ska-titude are one of best Ska Tributes the Midlands has to offer  Marc, Rich, Simon, Josh, Danny, Kieran and Ade have been making a reputation for themselves in social clubs, pubs, private parties, wedding venues and holiday camps across the U.K and abroad for the past 8 years

Hope and Glory is a 7 piece Ska Tribute band from oxford covering Madness, The Specials and Bad Manners. Available for weddings, parties, pubs, clubs

TooT'n'SkameN we're originally formed in December 1985 by Joe Masters & Steve Welsh. The band started gigging in local pubs & clubs in & around the Kent area and beyond!  They soon became popular in the Kent Two Tone & ska scene & began playing to much larger audiences which included headline gigs at the Gravesend & Maidstone river festivals.

Chequered Past are an energetic 5-piece mod, ska, punk and new wave band based in Yorkshire. We cover all the classics by The Jam, Bad Manners, Madness, The Specials, The Lambrettas and The Stranglers to name a few. We like to pogo a bit so we also play songs by the Dead Kennedys, The Undertones and the Sex Pistols!

The Iconics are a 2-tone ska band serving up a high-energy mix of covers from the 2-Tone era of the 70s and 80s and ska classics from the earlier years as heard on BBC Three Counties Radio.

Brace yourselves ‘cos here comes the 21st Century Skinheads and Rudies with a new swagger and attitude!!!.YA FRESHNESS & THE BIG BOSS BAND swinging it back to the original Boss and Trojan sound of the early 70's... The cool, authentic.

Complete Madness were officially formed in 1992 out of a band entitled 'Beat the System' who had been on the road officially since 1989. Two of the original Beat the System boys are still with Complete Madness to this present day; Vocalist Mark Keegan and Guitarist Derek Wood. They are a band with members made up from various parts of Yorkshire, who perform many hits from Madness but are also a general tribute to ska music

The Ska Beats are a 7 piece Ska Band from Middlesbrough made up of the old boys and new boys of ska. The old boys are from the Two Tone Ska era and have lived and breathed it, the new boys are music students who are now hooked on it.

Capone and the bullets" A seriously immense ska band. A full on ensemble of seven instrumented Guys Playing to the Packed out dedicated, passionate crowd with everything they got!

Cornwall Ska Band The Mighty Offbeats were formed out of the ashes of Ska'd For Life. The Band play a mixture of cover and original Ska tunes!.

Bighead formed in New Duston in 2008. The band play Original music and are led by Singer-songwriter Da Costa. Influenced by bands like Steele Pulse, Black Uhuru , the Selector , Bob Dylan and the Specials. They are firm favorite on the UK Live Music Circuit, playing shows with the Beat and Neville Staples.

This six piece are the embodiment of the ska movement starting out as a swing and jazz outfit and converting in early 2007 to pure ska vibes! In keeping with their jazz roots, Skazz have chosen the original Jamaican scene Ska of the 1960’s - when Caribbean mento and calypso first met American jazz and rhythm and blues.

Special Brew are a ska tribute band based in Dublin, Ireland. They play all the 2-tone classics by bands like The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners and Madness

The Special Brew are the Uk's Premier & Only Bad Manners Ska Tribute Band, bringing  you the best OF Bad Manners. Playing all those songs you know and love along with some classic Ska tracks thrown into the mix. 

Doghouse are a ten-piece band complete with brass section bring classic hits to the stage with buckets of energy and attitude, performing classics from Madness, Bad Manners and of course The Specials – you’ll be reminded just how many great songs belong to the ska genre.

The Manchester Ska Foundation are a 9 piece collective of musicians who have got together through their love of Ska & 2 tone. Fronted and formed by Lee Hollister and fellow musician Chooi playing cuts spanning the early years - into the late 70’s early 80s 2 tone era

The Becconians are a Seven piece ‘Skinhead Reggae’ style band that hale from Beccles, Suffolk in England, hence the band’s name! A NEW EARLY STYLE REGGAE BAND FROM NORTH SUFFOLK!  The Becconians are fast becoming well known around East Anglia

The last few years have been the busiest and most productive in Ska-Waddy’s history. They have played shows all over the world, from Indonesia to Germany and produced what for them, have been among their favourite songs to date

Rat Race are Dorset's premier 9 piece Ska band and you're guaranteed a fantastic show when these guys take to the stage. They have supported the likes of The Beat, Bad Manners and The Selecte

The Trojan Beats are one of the newest Ska Bands on the circuit comprising of 7 members specialising in traditional Ska & Reggae numbers by artists such as Toots and the Maytals, Desmond Dekker and The Pioneers, to name but a few... the set also includes well known Two Tone classics from the likes of The Specials, Madness and Bad Manners.

Rudie And The Revolvers have recently voted the No.1 Ska and Soul tribute band around the UK. Birmingham band Rudie and The Revolvers will work you into a skanking sweat and back again, making sure you come back for more

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