The next edition will be held at the beautiful Clapham Grand Theatre on Thursday 21st April through to Sunday 24th April 2011. We are currently programming a world class line up of over 30 international bands and DJs, which include Jamaican originators, 2 Tone legends, 21st century ska sounds & household name DJs. We have some sensational names lined up and some world exclusives. To wet your appetite's, we are delighted to announce the first of 8 headline acts:
THE ENGLISH BEAT starring DAVE WAKELING
The lead singer & writer of The Beat, Dave Wakeling will be bringing his all-star band over from USA where he now resides & tours as The English Beat. His last London performance was a sold out show at The Royal Festival Hall 6 years ago. We are delighted to be bringing this 2 Tone legend back to the UK.
We have also confirmed are 3 bands that appeared on the first ever London Intl Ska Festival back in Dec'88...
THE LOAFERS (will be reforming for an exclusive performance)
BIM SKALA BIM (American ska pioneers will be performing exclusively at the festival- their first UK show in over a decade)
NAPOLEAN SOLO (Danish soul/ska sensation, will be playing their first show in the UK in over 20 years)
In addition to this trip down memory line we have some of the true stalwarts of the UK ska scene confirmed;
INTENSIFIED (arguably the UK's finest traditional ska band, will be celebrating their 21st anniversary)
MAROON TOWN (with their unique blend of ska/funk/rap/latin)
And two of our favourite new bands on the current ska scene;
THE AMPHETAMEANIES (Glasgows finest sons and daughters, who will be promoting a brand new album)
THE SIDEWALK DOCTORS (London's new kings of rocksteady cool)
More tba very soon including 5 legendary Jamaican names
To be the first to hear about line up additions and to get early discounted tickets join the mailing list by emailing enquiries@rockersrevolt.com
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