Melbourne ska fans are being told to change their plans slightly, with the upcoming Victorian edition of the Ska Nation International Music Festival announcing a venue change over the weekend.
The festival (which is scheduled to take place across the weekend of Saturday, November 30th, and Sunday, December 1st) was initially planned to be held at the Colac Showgrounds, but due to “rising production and insurance costs”, the event will now be held at the Croxton Bandroom in Melbourne instead.
“This decision has been made to ensure that we can deliver the highest quality experience in a more cost-effective indoor setting,” organsiers said in a statement.
“We are excited to confirm that the festival lineup remains unchanged, with our international headliners Hey Smith from Japan, Voodoo Glow Skulls from the USA, and The Black Seeds from New Zealand, as well as a fantastic selection of Australia’s best ska, punk, and reggae bands supporting throughout the weekend”
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to bring you an unforgettable festival experience,” they added.
Organisers have also asserted that all previously purchased tickets remain valid for the new venue.
The Ska Nation Festival has been running annually since 2008, with a myriad local and international acts joining the lineup each and every year. As organisers indicated in their statement, this year’s event features a number of acclaimed international acts by way of Japan’s Hey Smith, the USA’s Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Kiwi reggae icons The Black Seeds.
This year’s festival also features the likes of Queenland’s Sunny Coast Rude Boys, frequent flyers The Resignators, Ras Jahknow, The Kittyhawks, Loonee Tunes, and much more.
Full details regarding this year’s Ska Nation festival, including how ticket information, is available via the festival’s website.
