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The DekkerTones are set to ignite the stage at the legendary Water Rats in King's Cross, London, on Saturday, 2nd August 2025. This iconic venue, renowned for hosting historic performances will once again come alive with electrifying energy.

Be Sharp Promotions presents

Chris Murray - Acoustic ska legend or modern ska icon, whichever is cooler.

+ special guests: Babar Luck, The Baldhead Experience

Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska.

Note: This show was MOVED from O2 Academy Islington, tkts remain valid!

Be Sharp Promotions and New Cross Live present The Toasters

“In my opinion, The Toasters are to ska in America the 1980s and beyond what The Specials were to ska in the U.K. in the late ’70s and early ’80s, and what the Skatalites were to ska in Jamaica in the 1960s.

Be Sharp Promotions presents King Prawn

At the forefront of the UK Ska-Punk scene, King Prawn built a reputation as one of the most innovative and entertaining live bands on the circuit.

To celebrate the release of the new album 'Version Girl in Dub', Rhoda Dakar visits Kingston for an in-store set.

Be Sharp Promotions, New Cross Live and Kob Records present Los Fastidios
Founded in Verona (Italy), since 1991 Los Fastidios have always on the road around the world, playing more than one hundred shows every year, from Streetpunk to the 2Tone ska sound.

Fronted by songbirds Angela and Ezzy, Brooklyn Shaker’s repertoire combines the energy of James Brown with the attitude of Amy Winehouse.

Featuring songs from The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners, The Beat, The Selecter + originals!

Toot'N'Skamen are one of the country's ultimate 2Tone and SKA tribute bands. Their diverse set includes hit material from Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, The Selecter & much more...tunes which guarantee a great night out!

A day of music of Jamaican origin including Ska and Rocksteady, focusing this month on vintage Reggae. With rhythms provided by a tag team of stand out selectors niced up by live vocals, horns percusion and MCs. This free musical event happens in a glorious extensive garden, it's family friendly.

Experience the Perfect Harmony: ‘SKA’ Reggae and Jazz Brunch - The fusion of ‘Riddims and Blues’

Maroon Town bring their genre-blending, high-energy sound to The Bedford on 5th September! This 8-piece London band has been mixing ska, reggae, rap, funk, and Latin sounds for over 30 years.

The JB Conspiracy play their 2013 critically acclaimed album 'The Storm' in full with a one off a live show at The Lexington.

Taking northern soul classics, sat on old school reggae and ska rhythms. Low fi, stripped back.

Absolute Amy- Rising Jazz artist, Holly Cosgrove, has created the UK’s newest and most authentic Amy Winehouse Tribute Show.

Best of Reggae, Ska, Motown, Calypso and Dance hall, rocksteady music.

Experience the Perfect Harmony: ‘SKA’ Reggae and Jazz Brunch - The fusion of ‘Riddims and Blues’

The ultimate 2Tone Ska celebration.

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’.

DUBIOZA KOLEKTIV – Once upon a time (2003) in a dubious corner of the world and a land called Bosnia and Herzegovina, a group of friends decided to form a band. But this was no ordinary band, and they did not form under ordinary circumstances

The London Int’l Ska Festival presents

MISTY IN ROOTS 50th anniversary show

Aussie icons The Cat Empire catapulted in to 2023 with a fresh new line-up of band members, with Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill continuing on the legacy, while preserving the vibrant energy and exhilarating musicality that fans adore.

Experience the Perfect Harmony: ‘SKA’ Reggae and Jazz Brunch - The fusion of ‘Riddims and Blues’