Who's on

Stereotype

Stereotype was founded in June 2021  by musicians who all have vast experience of both recording and touring with renowned bands worldwide and the line-up includes 3 ex-players from The Specials. With its pounding bass and drums, chopping guitars, skanking keys and precision horns - all this with a super vocalist - Stereotype has crafted the great sound of 2Tone SKA revival and are fantastic live!

Stereotype will be performing a full SPECIALS set at Melton SKA Fest

www.facebook.com/stereotype2toneband/

Gladness

Formed in 2016 and featuring seasoned musicians that have played with the likes of the Specials, the Beautiful South and Prince Buster himself, Gladness is an authentic tribute to National Treasures Madness. Playing all the hits with a few classic album tracks, you cannot help enter the House of Fun, don your Baggy Trousers and move your feet to the rockiness rock steady beat.

www.facebook.com/gladnessmadness

The Dualer International

The Dualer International (a.k.a The SKA Man International, a.k.a Gareth Severn  has been in the entertainment industry for over 25 years and puts his heart and soul into his performances. The show is an authentic tribute to the Dualers frontman - Tyber Crastoun and is packed with their biggest hits such as Red Light, Kiss on the Lips and Don't stay out late. The show comprises many songs from SKA , Reggae and Rocksteady.

www.facebook.com/TheDualerInternational

The Skabratts

Founded in 2021 The Skabratts are a traditional SKA and reggae band, among their influences are The Skatalites, Toots and The Maytals, Eric "Monty" Morris and Justin Hinds. 

Since their formation they have played at 3 National Scooters Rallies including Mersea Island and Big 7 as well the main stage at Skamouth, Skabour and Smoke & Fire festival. They are also regulars at the famous Gaz's Rocking Blues in London’s West end.

www.facebook.com/TheSkabratts/

The AC30's

The AC30’s are a 7 piece experienced and highly professional band based in the Midlands with a vast knowledge of the music they play. Concentrating on original Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae genres (with a dash on 2-Tone here and there), they pride themselves on being true to the original recordings. 

https://www.theac30sband.com/

TANN-I BROWNE

Tanni Browne performs a tribute to the icon of reggae Bob Marley. Perfectly capturing Bob’s distinguished style, Tann-I delivers a highly authentic performance to honour the legend. Having performed at several notable venues and carnivals including the Notting Hill Carnival, this talented artist is in high demand. Singing popular hits such as No Woman No Cry, Buffalo Soldier, and I Shot the Sheriff, Tanni captivates the audiences with his rhythmic vocals and spiritual sensation.

www.facebook.com/tanni.browne/

THE SKANKINGS

The Skankings are a 4 piece 2Tone, SKA & Reggae band playing skanking rhythms and songs from Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners, Bob Marley, UB40 and more! Guaranteed to get the party flying!

Boot Boy Radio

Boot Boy Radio presenters are passionate about their music and each one brings their own flavour to the airwaves, featuring the earliest pioneers through to the latest bands that aim to push the genre forward.

Founded in 2018 by Geoff Longbar Boot Boy Radio is a firm favourite among British SKA, Reggae and 2Tone Fans for its singleminded, non-stop dedication to their music.

www.bootboyradio.net

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