In 2003, the time was right. A world-record attempt to have the largest number of horn players on stage at the same time playing the ska-skank saw a slew of musicians take the stage at St Kilda's ...

Ska emerged in Jamaica in the late 50’s and early 60’s, drawing on mento and calypso sounds and mixing them with American R&B and jazz elements. It’s a form of music that continues to inform and ...

It's time to dust off the pork pie and trilby hats and don the black ties, the sharp suits and the dancing shoes - the Melbourne Ska Orchestra are coming to town. The 30-piece Australian ensemble will ...

Melbourne Ska Orchestra founder Nicky Bomba has revealed a significant personal connection to the Far North ahead of the ensemble’s 21st anniversary tour kicking off in Cairns later this month.

Formed in 2003 the Melbourne Ska Orchestra is an orchestra with a difference. Comprising up to 36 members this juggernaut contains some of Australia’s finest musicians and performers. The band can ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News. Founder and drummer Nicky Bomba, said he was excited to kick off the tour at Tanks Arts Centre later this ...