Only three years from Melbourne Ska Orchestra’s debut album –sees the release of their second album, Sierra-Kilo-Alpha, April 22, 2016 – picking up where they left off, taking the age old style of Ska and adding to it with aplomb. The band’s debut resulted in sell-out shows both in Australia and abroad, many high profile festival appearances internationally, a slew of award nominations and some wins both here and in the UK.
Sierra-Kilo-Alpha is the Melbourne Ska Orchestra’s own history – a nod to the past with an eye firmly on the future, dangerous and free. Recorded at the ABC and Freeburgh studios in Melbourne, in the winter of 2015. Sierra-Kilo-Alpha throbs with hope, excitement and freshness. The band has recently signed record deals in both the US and the UK, after two years of very successful touring to the regions. So 2016 will see the new record released across the globe, with touring to follow.
MSO’s live performance is nothing short of spectacular, sometimes tipping the 30 player mark. The National album launch tour kicks off at The Night Quarter on the Gold Coast, April 22. Touring with between 20 and 30 band members at all times MSO will play both capital city and regional dates, spanning from April to June. Showcasing new songs from Sierra-Kilo-Alpha, fans are in for a treat; it will be an unstoppable dance floor across the nation!
All of this before the band head over to the UK in August, to play at The Garage in London, Kaya World Music Festival and Boomtown. 2016 sees Melbourne Ska Orchestra off and running, at break neck speed…
Get your tickets to one of the album launch shows now before you miss out!
Who: Melbourne Ska Orchestra
What: New Album National Tour
When: 13th May Manning Bar / 14th May Jenolan Caves
A VERY SPECIAL EVENT IN JENOLAN CAVES
The Grand Arch in the Jenolan Caves will host this special concert. There is no better location for a sound experience, a dance experience, a concert, a party than this huge natural sound resonator, a massive theatre made of stone, a visual spectacle with rugged walls going up and up into the ether where stalactites delicately that hang and bats fly beyond reach.
THE LOCATION
Jenolan Caves, located in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, are the largest, most spectacular and most famous caves in Australia. They are the most ancient discovered open caves in the world, and one of the most outstanding cave systems on the planet. Experience the amazing and award – winning caves tours, adventure caving, scenic bush walks and Australian Aboriginal culture. Glimpse Australian birds and animals in the wild, including kangaroos and platypus. Relax in the onsite restaurant, café or bar. Accommodation is offered in Caves house, hotel, motel, cottage or backpacker lodge. Set in Blue Mountains World Heritage wilderness, Jenolan Caves are a national treasure, of awe-inspiring beauty and scale.
Jenolan Caves is only 3 hours drive from Sydney, nestled deeply in the Blue Mountains World Heritage wilderness.
SUPPORTED BY RHYTHM HUNTERS
Rhythm Hunters is an ever-evolving project that has carved a reputation as a group that knows no boundaries. Massive Japanese Drums to songs from remote Indonesia, smooth dance grooves and subtle electronics, the spectrum of sound is the imagination.
A growing list of credentials include main-stage performances at Woodford Folk Festival, Island Vibes, National Folk Festival, National Multicultural Festival, Mullumbimby Music Festival, Folk Rhythm & Life, Cygnet Folk Festival and many more.
“… the most uplifting, energetic live performance I saw in my life……A unique experience.” Benoit Jutras (Cirque Du Soleil)
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is available on site at Caves House. Please book early as rooms are limited and book very quickly! Book online here https://
Camping is available with The Rhythm Hunters. Come camp with The Hunters at ‘Brae Lossie farm stay’, just 12km down the road from the Caves. $20 per night, per person (available Friday and Saturday night), on a beautiful property, with a chai tent/chill out space, and a nice after gig chilled vibes running.
Situated on top of the Great Dividing Range, flanking the natural wonders of Jenolan Caves and Kanangra Walls. Set on 200 private rural acres overlooking our own private mountain spring fed lake. Perfect for those fresh water swims.
All booking for camping are via our Sticky Tickets link here, and MUST be booked in advance: https://tix.yt/
TICKETS
Early Bird (On sale 9am Friday 26th February – 5pm, Friday 11th March) $50 + bf
Pre Sale $60 + bf
All ages venue – kids 12 and under FREE
Tickets availble through Sticky Tickets online or a Gleebooks Blackheath in The Blue Mounatains
IMPORTANT INFO: Jenolan Caves Road into The Grand Arch closes for this special event at 7.00pm. Alternative entry route is via Duckmaloi and Edith Rds after 7.00pm – please allow an additional 40min driving time. The event begins at 8pm sharp. Please aim to be inside the venue no later than 7.00pm if possible.
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