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The Victoria BC Ska Society strives to be as supportive as possible of any ska and reggae events locally, regionally, nationally and around the world. If you want your ska event posted on our community page either post it at http://www.LiveVictoria.com or send it to us in an e-mail at: brooklyn@victoriaskafest.caUpcoming Community Events
 | TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE COMES TO COURTENAY BC Fri. February 24th 9:30pm - 12am doors at 8:30pm Brave New Waves, Hillside Hooligans @ The Bridge Lounge $10+ adv. early bird/$15+ reg adv. Victoria's Brave New Waves and Hillside Hooligans take the long awaited Tribute to Sublime Island Style mini tour to the Comox Valley for a date at The Bridge Lounge in Courtenay BC! Tickets on sale shortly at Bop City and ticketweb.ca! ------------------------------------------------------- It was almost four years ago that Kiltlifter Dave's idea to host a Tribute to Sublime concerts on the Island finally came to fruition here on the Island. It was mentioned time and time again. The motivation to do the shows was also inspired by the fact the Victoria BC Ska Society hosted Long Beach Shortbus at Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival in 2005. That was a historic show for sure because a similar line-up that was called Shortbus then is now called Sublime with Rome. That said, one band that reggae/ska lovers all over BC love is Sublime. And we think a great way to celebrate it is to have bands from Victoria, and Vancouver do it in their own style. Island bands, Brave New Waves and Hillside Hooligans will lead the Tribute to Sublime Island Style torch bringing the mini tour twice to Victoria and Vancouver (both cities will host one bar show and one all ages show) plus special shows (19+) in Nanaimo and Courtenay BC respectively. Other bands that will be playing along with them include Victoria's Step Back Dave and Tuff Jelly + Vancouver's reggae/dub powerhouse Giraffe Aftermath and Maple Ridge BC's punk kings The Wrecktals. (before the shows sell out). This stands out as one of the best memories in recent years for a lot of ska/reggae/punk fans and mainly just good ol' Sublime fans that come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Don't miss out!! |
 | TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE RETURNS! - VICTORIA BC -> ALL AGES Sat. February 25th 9:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm Brave New Waves, Hillside Hooligans, Tuff Jelly @ Victoria Event Centre $14.50+ adv. early bird Tickets on sale Friday, January 13, 2012 at Lyle's Place, Ditch Records & ticketweb.ca. Members of the Victoria BC Ska Society will receive opportunities to purchase discounted tickets and space will be protected for a limited time (before the shows sell out). This is an all ages show with licensed beverage garden with ID. featuring Brave New Waves, Hillside Hooligans & Tuff Jelly ---------------------------------------------------- It was almost four years ago that Kiltlifter Dave's idea to host a Tribute to Sublime concerts on the Island finally came to fruition here on the Island. It was mentioned time and time again. The motivation to do the shows was also inspired by the fact the Victoria BC Ska Society hosted Long Beach Shortbus at Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival in 2005. That was a historic show for sure because a similar line-up that was called Shortbus then is now called Sublime with Rome. That said, one band that reggae/ska lovers all over BC love is Sublime. And we think a great way to celebrate it is to have bands from Victoria, and Vancouver do it in their own style. Island bands, Brave New Waves and Hillside Hooligans will lead the Tribute to Sublime Island Style torch bringing the mini tour twice to Victoria and Vancouver (both cities will host one bar show and one all ages show) plus special shows (19+) in Nanaimo and Courtenay BC respectively. Other bands that will be playing along with them include Victoria's Step Back Dave and Tuff Jelly + Vancouver's reggae/dub powerhouse Giraffe Aftermath and Maple Ridge BC's punk kings The Wrecktals. This stands out as one of the best memories in recent years for a lot of ska/reggae/punk fans and mainly just good ol' Sublime fans that come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Don't miss out!! Proudly sponsored by The Zone @ 91.3FM. The Joint Pizza & CFUV 101.9FM |
 | VICTORIA FRENCH FESTIVAL - MARCH 8 - 11, 2012 Thu. March 8th @ Centennial Square The Victoria Francophone Society is proud to present its 15th annual Victoria French Fest from March 8th to 11th. This year, the festival offers a complete Circus and Magic program including two magic entertainment nights, live performances, a dream circus introduction for kids, traditional francophone food, and more! Come discover the talent and multicultural flavours of our local francophonie! For more information, please visit our web site at www.francocentre.com or click here to read our program guide. |
 | TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE COMES TO VANCOUVER! Fri. March 9th 9:30pm - 2am doors at 8:30pm Giraffe Aftermath, Brave New Waves, Hillside Hooligans @ Shark Club $15+ adv. early bird Tickets on sale Friday, January 13, 2012 at Redcat, Highlife, Zulu Records & ticketweb.ca. Members of the Victoria BC Ska Society will receive opportunities to purchase discounted tickets and space will be protected for a limited time (before the show sells out). It was almost four years ago that Kiltlifter Dave's idea to host a Tribute to Sublime concerts on the Island finally came to fruition here on the Island. It was mentioned time and time again. The motivation to do the shows was also inspired by the fact the Victoria BC Ska Society hosted Long Beach Shortbus at Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival in 2005. That was a historic show for sure because a similar line-up that was called Shortbus then is now called Sublime with Rome. That said, one band that reggae/ska lovers all over BC love is Sublime. And we think a great way to celebrate it is to have bands from Victoria, and Vancouver do it in their own style. Island bands, Brave New Waves and Hillside Hooligans will lead the Tribute to Sublime Island Style torch bringing the mini tour twice to Victoria and Vancouver (both cities will host one bar show and one all ages show) plus special shows (19+) in Nanaimo and Courtenay BC respectively. For this show they will be playing alongside Vancouver's reggae/dub powerhouse Giraffe Aftermath. The following night they will play an all ages show Tribute to Sublime show with Maple Ridge BC's punk kings The Wrecktals. Tribute to Sublime Island style stand out as one of the best memories in recent years for a lot of ska/reggae/punk fans and mainly just good ol' Sublime fans that come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Don't miss out!! |
 | TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME ISLAND STYLE COMES TO VANCOUVER! - ALL AGES Sat. March 10th 9:30pm - 1am doors at 8pm The Wrecktals, Brave New Waves, Hillside Hooligans @ The Ukrainian Hall $14.50+ adv. early bird Tickets on sale Friday, January 13, 2012 at Redcat, Highlife, Zulu Records & ticketweb.ca. Members of the Victoria BC Ska Society will receive opportunities to purchase discounted tickets and space will be protected for a limited time (before the show sells out). It was almost four years ago that Kiltlifter Dave's idea to host a Tribute to Sublime concerts on the Island finally came to fruition here on the Island. It was mentioned time and time again. The motivation to do the shows was also inspired by the fact the Victoria BC Ska Society hosted Long Beach Shortbus at Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival in 2005. That was a historic show for sure because a similar line-up that was called Shortbus then is now called Sublime with Rome. That said, one band that reggae/ska lovers all over BC love is Sublime. And we think a great way to celebrate it is to have bands from Victoria, and Vancouver do it in their own style. Island bands, Brave New Waves and Hillside Hooligans will lead the Tribute to Sublime Island Style torch bringing the mini tour twice to Victoria and Vancouver (both cities will host one bar show and one all ages show) plus special shows (19+) in Nanaimo and Courtenay BC respectively. For this show they will be playing alongside Maple Ridge BC's punk kings The Wrecktals. Tribute to Sublime Island style stand out as one of the best memories in recent years for a lot of ska/reggae/punk fans in BC and mainly just good ol' Sublime fans that come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Don't miss out!! |
 | DONATE NEW AND USED INSTRUMENTS TO THE ALPHA BOYS SCHOOL IN JAMAICA Sat. March 31st THE ALPHA BOYS SCHOOL PROJECT @ Long and McQuade (Sheet Music room) To donate please e-mail: byron@byronmaier.com Founded in the 19th century, The Alpha Boys School in Jamaica has influenced the creation of SKA and REGGAE music in Jamaica and around the world. This school's musical alumni includes members of The Skatalites, Yellowman, Ken Boothe, Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Rico Rodriguez, Desmond Dekker and many more. Victoria BC Ska Society is collecting instruments that the school needs and will be sending them down. Long & McQuade in Victoria BC will make sure they are in working order. Please contact Byron Maier of the Victoria BC Ska Society at byron@byronmaier.com to arrange the donation. |
 | THE BLACK SEEDS RETURN TO CANADA! (VANCOUVER SHOW) - ON THE ROAD TO SKA FEST 2012! Wed. April 11th 9:30pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm THE BLACK SEEDS, Rocky Mountain Rebel Music @ Fortune Sound Club $25 early bird - $29.50 regular adv. Tickets on sale now at Highlife, Zulu, Redcat Records & ticketweb.ca! http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4264775 The Black Seeds from windy Wellington, New Zealand have become a musical powerhouse throughout New Zealand, Europe and North America. In the summer of 2010 the band embarked on their first North American tour that brought them all over the United States and into Canada's west coast for three memorable shows in Vancouver, Whistler and the world-renowned Victoria Ska Festival (in Victoria BC, Canada). With the support of Easy Star Records, their fans, fellow musicians and now world-famous Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords, their last album "Solid Ground" (on Easy Star) received rave reviews; described by JamBaseas "one of the best, forward-minded reggae releases this year...the forefront of reggae" and by The Huffington Post as "a damn fine record…the most inventive thing out of the South Pacific in decades." Now back for another helping the band is touring again throughout Europe, and North America with a brand new album to be released in April 2012. The Black Seeds will perform two exclusive west coast Canadian dates in Victoria, British Columbia on Tuesday, April 10th at Club 9ONE9 and Vancouver, British Columbia Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 at Fortune Sound (this show presented for purchase here). These two Black Seeds performances are proudly presented by Victoria BC Ska Society. Both BC shows will be "On the Road to Ska Fest events in preparation for the highly anticipated Victoria Ska Festival 2012 (July 10 - 14, 2012) throughout various outdoor and indoor venues in Downtown Victoria. |
 | Sat. April 14th 10pm - 1:30am doors at 9pm ROOTZ UNDERGROUND @ Legion $19.50+ adv. |