London International Ska Festival 2011

The London International Ska Festival is set to take place at Clapham Grand Theatre, London on Thursday 21st April through to Sunday 24th April 2011.

The festival is set to highlight all that's good about the world of ska, from it's roots in American Rhythm & blues, to the Jamaican originators, through the 2 Tone era and right up-to-date with 21st century ska sounds.

Line-up

Thursday

6pm-3am: Ken Boothe (Jamaica), James Hunter, Giuliano Palma & The Bluebeaters (Italy), Maroon Town

DJs: Clive Chin (Randys), Rhoda Dakar (Bodysnatchers/Special Aka), Tommy Rock-A-Shacka (Japan), Takeshi Okawa (Japan-The Ska Flames/Sun Shot).

Friday

6pm-3am: Dave & Ansell Collins (Jamaica), The Trojans, The Loafers (One-Off Reformation), Hotknives (Orig.Line Up), The Caroloregians (Belgium), Skaos (Germany), Les Ejectes (France).

DJs: Gaz Mayall (Gazs Rockin Blues), Jim Cox, Greedy G.

Saturday

6pm-3am: The English Beat With Dave Wakeling, Dub Pistols, Intensified, Napoleon Solo (Denmark), The Amphetameanies (Scotland), Jimmy The Squirrel.

DJs: Lynval Golding (The Specials), Wrongtom, Felix Hall.

Sunday

6pm-2am: Bob Andy & Marcia Griffiths (Jamaica), The Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra, Bim Skala Bim (USA), Owen Grey, The Sidewalk Doctors, Cartoon Violence (Wales).

DJs: Mark Lamarr, Dub Vendor All-Stars, The Tighten Up Crew Ft. Champian Mc.

Due to the devastating events in Japan The Ska Flames are no longer able to play Anyone who's purchased a ticket to see The Ska Flames and would like a refund please contact the point of purchase. The festival will be taking a collections throughout The London Intl Ska Festival for the Save The Children - Japanese Appeal, who although have amazingly already reached the initial targets their work there is very much ongoing. Please take a look at the appeal here www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-appeal.htm

Tickets

Day tickets are priced at £39.50. To buy tickets, click here.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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