Ska Nation International Music Festival

03/06/2026

Tomorrow's Ska Nation Newsletter is heading straight to inboxes, and this one is packed with a look at some of the world's best ska festivals. From legendary international events to hidden gems, we're celebrating the festivals that keep ska thriving around the globe.

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29/05/2026

Out Of Control Army are movie stars! Don't forget to get tickets to their October tour of Australia. It's going to be amazing...

27/05/2026

BREAKING SKA NEWS!!!!
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22/05/2026

Select Music and ABC Music Presents... in conjunction with Ska Nation and Focus Group Music
Monte Loco Rides Again...
MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA
feat. Out Of Control Army (MEX)

with special guest The Resignators and Pirateska Rebellion

This one's history in the making. Melbourne Ska Orchestra ride into town with the super deluxe edition of their acclaimed album The Ballad of Monte Loco and this special night, they're not riding alone. All the way from Mexico City come OUT OF CONTROL ARMY one of the most explosive forces in global ska, here for their very first Australian tour. In 2024, OCA brought MSO to Mexico for an unforgettable feature concert at the legendary Teatro Metropólitan {Check out the video here}. Now the two bands are together once again on home soil. International ska powerhouses, one stage, one night only. Don't miss the showdown.

Joining the festivities for this momentous occasion will be one of Australia’s most respected and enduring ska bands THE RESIGNATORS. Known for energetic live shows, sharp songwriting and a horn-driven sound, they have toured extensively throughout Australia and internationally while sharing stages with leading acts from the global ska and punk scenes.

Also on the bill, Latino ska rockers PIRATESKA REBELLION will further solidify the foundations of this epic international collaboration, adding an extra pinch of picanté to what is set to be a truly historic night.

Friday October 2nd
Doors 7pm
Northcote Theare
Tix https://bit.ly/miniska

19/05/2026

Steel City Allstars added to Out Of Control Army in Sydney at The Factory Theatre on October 24th.

18/05/2026

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12/05/2026

See the guy in red? That's Deals (Jose Olan) lead singer and sax player in Out Of Control Army from Mexico and it's his birthday! He and Out Of Control Army will be touring Australia this October with The Resignators.... Tickets are on sale now!

08/05/2026

You haven't experienced ska until you've seen it performed by the Mexicans... It's just so special... Tickets on sale now...

*** serving suggestion - eat plenty of tacos and drink lots of tequila (responsibly) before attending the +18 shows - this is going to be totally loco...

06/05/2026

Look at what just happened to The Amazing Out Of Control Army Bring First Ever Australian Tour to Collingwood at The Bendigo Hotel - Melbourne's icons of ska rock fresh off their album release party, LOIN GROIN added as main support.... WOWZAS this is going to be one hell of a show

30/04/2026

Out Of Control Army tickets are now on sale with more dates to be announced! It's going to be loco...

Geelong - https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/a6a36127-c0e1-4f74-845a-af9f6705c3b4
Ballarat - https://volta.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/4d01672a-fc9b-47fe-a535-d1b8c654e73e
Melbourne - https://bendigohotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/667097d4-cdb3-40ef-ab72-a17ff6fd4c8c
Goldcoast - https://vinniesdive.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/35161369-b841-42d8-801f-29ec477f62bc

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