ARIA award-winning collective Melbourne Ska Orchestra will mark their 21st anniversary with a national tour.
The Outlaws and Offbeats Tour will see the band perform across Australia in August and October, showcasing their unique fusion of genres in a major birthday celebration.
Outlaws and Offbeats Tour
- Fri 16 Aug | Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns QLD | Supported by El Moth
- Fri 23 Aug | The Brightside Outdoors, Brisbane QLD | 18+ | Supported by The Seven of Ska & Chutney
- Sat 24 Aug | The Station, Sunshine Coast QLD | All Ages | Supported by The Seven of Ska & Chutney
- Sun 25 Aug | Soundlounge, Gold Coast QLD | 18+ | Supported by Chutney
- Thu 29 Aug | King Street Bandroom, Newcastle NSW | 18+ | Supported by Chutney
- Fri 30 Aug | Waves, Towradgi NSW | 18+ | Supported by Chutney
- Sat 31 Aug | Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW | Supported by Chutney & PlayLunch
- Sun 01 Sep | The Basement, Canberra ACT | Supported by Chutney
- Sat 14 Sep | Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC | Supported by PlayLunch
- Fri 20 Sep | The River, Margaret River WA
- Sat 21 Sep | Freo.Social, Fremantle WA | 18+ | Supported by ModSquad
- Fri 04 Oct | 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC | 18+ | Supported by PlayLunch
- Sat 19 Oct | Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide SA | 18+ | Supported by PlayLunch
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Formed in the early 2000s, Melbourne Ska Orchestra features up to 26 members and is renowned for their technical brilliance and infectious joy. With a unique take on ska, the band is led by Nicky Bomba (John Butler Trio, Bomba, Bustamento).
“It’s been quite an amazing journey so far,” says Bomba. “This whole ramshackle thing we call the orchestra was created from a love of ska and the fun vibes surrounding it all. We had no idea it would translate so well with everyone, and it still feels like we have a lot more to create.”
The Melbourne Ska Orchestra has released seven full-length albums, won two ARIA Awards, received numerous nominations, and amassed millions of streams worldwide. Their live performances continue to bring joy to audiences.
“I feel pretty lucky to perform music that I love with an amazing array of musical outlaws!” Bomba says. “This mighty big band really is a spectacle to behold and the energy that I feel on stage inspires me to connect with our audiences on the highest level possible. Outlaws and Offbeats indeed! Viva La Melbourne Ska Orchestra!”
Fans can look forward to new additions to the show for the Outlaws and Offbeats Tour. “We’ll be adding some new things to the show to give our fans a different twist,” Bomba concludes, “and we’re working on some tour-specific fun.”
Tickets for the upcoming Outlaws and Offbeats Tour are available now. You can grab them here.
