Photo Galleries
Here are some photos from recent Ska Society events. Fri. March 28th 2025
Cadence Weapon, Apex Breaks , Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz, Hot Pot , Stax & Benny the Jett at First Metropolitan United Fellowship Hall :: view poster
Sat. June 22nd 2024
Less than Jake, Planet Smashers, Mephiskapheles, Sweet Leaf, Young Royal at Victoria Curling Club :: view poster
Fri. June 21st 2024
The Suicide Machines, The Slackers, The Creepshow, Space Chimp, DJ I-Lot at Victoria Curling Club :: view poster
Fri. June 21st 2024
GONDWANA , Big Mountain, Batuque Axe! , DJ Su Comandante Espinoza at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. June 19th 2024
Antidoping , Ammoye, The Capital Collective , Gisto & The Grateful Living , Judah Roots at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. June 23rd 2022
Kobo Town, The Capital Collective , La Real Del Sonido, Rude City Riot at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. June 22nd 2022
Three Houses Down feat. General Fiyah, Steele & the Mob Squad Band, Street Pharmacy, Cheko & The Pozitive Rebellion at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. November 5th 2021
Russian Tim & Pavel Bures, The Anti-Queens, Doghouse Rose, DTK at The Duke Saloon :: view poster
Sun. August 22nd 2021
Live from the Swamp
The Capital Collective , Kirk Diamond, Jory Kinjo & the Relays (JK), Russian Tim & Pavel Bures at The Swamp! :: view poster
Sat. August 21st 2021
LIVE FROM THE SWAMP!
Def3, Caleb Hart & The Royal Youths, Phonosonics, Ollie Happyness at The Swamp :: view poster
Sun. July 4th 2021
Live from the Crooked Gates (Day 2)
The Della Kit fka Erica Dee, The New Groovement, Blackberry Wood, Blackwood Kings at The Crooked Gates :: view poster
Sat. July 3rd 2021
Live from the Crooked Gates!
Five Alarm Funk, Jonnie 5 Brass Band, Kia Kadiri, Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz, Reflectionz at The Crooked Gates :: view poster
Sun. August 30th 2020
Live from the Swamp
Downtown Mischief, Babyface Brass at The Swamp :: view poster
Sat. August 29th 2020
LIVE STREAM FROM THE SWAMP!
Batuque Axe! , Buckman Coe, Mo Moshiri, Grossbuster at Live Stream from The Swamp Day 1! :: view poster
Sat. November 23rd 2019
Garden City Grooves VI Night 3
The New Groovement, Apex Breaks , Richie Digs at Victoria Event Centre :: view poster
Sat. October 26th 2019
NO DOUBT 90s THROWBACK TRIBUTE
DOUBTLESS, Illvis Freshly, TecStylez at Capital Ballroom :: view poster
Sun. June 23rd 2019
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 20th Anniversary FREE Main-Stage Closing show!
Isaac Chambers , The Scotch Bonnets, Boogát, Boomshack at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Sun. June 23rd 2019
Leroy Sibbles, Erica Dee LIVE, Phonosonics, DJ Abel @ Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest 20!
Leroy "Heptone" Sibbles, Erica Dee, Phonosonics, Selecter Abel at Distrikt :: view poster
Sat. June 22nd 2019
Macka B, Entangados, Blackwood Kings, Tank Gyal @ Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest 20!
Macka B, Entangados, Blackwood Kings, Tank Gyal at Capital Ballroom :: view poster
Sat. June 22nd 2019
Less Than Jake, One Drop, LowDown Brass Band, Danny Rebel & The KGB, Mt. Doyle @ Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest 20!
Less than Jake, One Drop, LowDown Brass Band, Danny Rebel & the KGB, Mt. Doyle at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. June 21st 2019
The Pietasters, SweetLeaf, Sexweather, The Funkee Wadd @ Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest 20!
The Pietasters, Sweet Leaf, Sexweather, The Funkee Wadd at Capital Ballroom :: view poster
Fri. June 21st 2019
REGGAE SUMMER SOLSTICE SPLASH!
KY-MANI MARLEY, Sister Nancy, Mama Pulpa, at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. June 20th 2019
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 20th Anniversary FREE Showcase!
The Bandulus, Salsahall Collective, The Capital Collective , THE STEADIES at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. June 20th 2019
The Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Apex Breaks , Stephen Lewis , TecStylez at Distrikt :: view poster
Wed. June 19th 2019
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 20th Anniversary FREE Kickoff Show!
The Leg-Up Program, Meryem Saci, Burnt, Brehdren, DJ Anger at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. June 19th 2019
Dub Pistols (DJ Set), Mat the Alien & Greenlaw at Victoria's 20th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival
Dub Pistols , Mat the Alien, Greenlaw at Distrikt :: view poster
Fri. October 19th 2018
Erica Dee, Apex Breaks , Stevie Wise & The Big Feelings at Lucky Bar :: view poster
Sun. June 24th 2018
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest XIX FREE WRAP-UP SHOW!
Kingpins, The Resignators, Parahyba Ska Jazz Foundation, Fredy V. & The Foundation, FoOlish , Rebel Selector at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Sat. June 23rd 2018
No Doubt Tribute ft. "DOUBTLESS" @ VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FEST XIX
LOVECoast, Mt. Doyle, Dope Soda, Fox Glove, The Chantrelles at Capital Ballroom :: view poster
Sat. June 23rd 2018
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, Fortunate Youth, Hillside Hooligans, The Funkee Wadd at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. June 22nd 2018
Culture's 40th Anniversary of TWO SEVENS CLASH @ Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest XIX
Culture feat. Kenyatta Hill, Caleb Hart, Erica Dee, DJ Rossco at Capital Ballroom :: view poster
Fri. June 22nd 2018
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest XIX
Ozomatli, Chali 2na, Freddie McGregor , Que Rock , Ganjobassman, Tank Gyal at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. June 21st 2018
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest XIX FREE SHOW (Night 2)!
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Paapa Wastik, MAD RIDDIM, Phonosonics at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. June 21st 2018
SweetLeaf, Illvis Freshly LIVE, Lady AK @ VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FEST XIX
Sweet Leaf, Illvis Freshly, Lady AK at The Upstairs Cabaret :: view poster
Wed. June 20th 2018
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest XIX FREE INTERNATIONAL KICKOFF SHOW!
Panteón Rococó, Kingston Rudieska , Back Eddy and the Procrastinators, The Phatfunks, TecStylez at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. June 20th 2018
Bousada, Yellowsky @ Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest XIX
BOUSADA, Yellowsky at Lucky Bar :: view poster
Fri. May 4th 2018
Garden City Grooves Night Two with DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO, Diamond Cafe & Quarterback
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Diamond Cafe, Quarterback at Lucky Bar :: view poster
Sat. June 17th 2017
Mad Caddies, The Skints, Perro Bravo, Illvis Freshly, Blackwood Kings at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Sat. June 17th 2017
Rocksteady Collective Multimedia Musical Showcase - Day 2 (All Ages/Licensed)
DOWN NORTH, Dockside Green, Amethyst Dance Troupe, Benny the Jett at Odd Fellows Hall :: view poster
Fri. June 16th 2017
THE BLACK SEEDS with Tonye & Jon Middleton at VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FEST XVIII (19yrs+)
The Black Seeds, Tonye, Jon Middleton, Rebel Selector at Capital Ballroom :: view poster
Fri. June 16th 2017
TARRUS RILEY, DEAN FRASER, THE BLAK SOIL BAND, Shauit, Batuque Axe! , Miguelito Valdes, Tank Gyal at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. June 16th 2017
Rocksteady Collective Multimedia Musical Showcase at VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FESTIVAL XVIII (All Ages/Licensed)
Railtown Sound System, Everybody Left, Ostwelve at Odd Fellows Hall :: view poster
Fri. June 16th 2017
ENTANGADOS FROM CORDOBA, ARGENTINA RETURNS TO VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FEST XVIII
Entangados, No Liars, The Om Sound at Lucky Bar :: view poster
Thu. June 15th 2017
BOOKER T. JONES with KEITH & TEX and The New Groovement at VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FEST XVIII (All Ages/Licensed)
Booker T. Jones, Keith and Tex, The New Groovement, GARDEN CITY SOUL CLUB at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. June 15th 2017
Booker T. Jones with Keith and Tex Workshop, Vic High R&B Band
Booker T. Jones, Keith and Tex, VIc High Rhythm and Blues Band at Victoria High School Auditorium, 1260 Grant Street :: view poster
Thu. June 15th 2017
Westcoast Reunion at VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FESTIVAL XVIII (19yrs+)
The Boom Booms, Caleb Hart, Boomshack at Distrikt :: view poster
Wed. June 14th 2017
VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FESTIVAL XVIII KICK OFF (FREE SHOW) - All Ages/Licensed
Jah9 and The Dub Treatment , Mistica, Cheko & The Lion Rockers, Out of Control Army, Selecter Abel at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. June 14th 2017
SKAMPIDA, SWEETLEAF & PARTY ON HIGH STREET at VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FEST XVIII (19yrs+)
Skampida, Sweet Leaf, The Party on High Street at Distrikt :: view poster
Sat. June 25th 2016
The Black Seeds, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, Sweet Leaf, LOVECoast, DJ Dubconscious at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. June 24th 2016
DUB FX, Mikey Dangerous, Illvis Freshly, Grossbuster, Tank Gyal at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. June 23rd 2016
VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FEST XVII FREE INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE
Orquestra Brasileira de Musica Jamaicana, The Sentiments, Blackberry Wood, Skarate Kid at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. June 22nd 2016
VICTORIA SKA & REGGAE FESTIVAL XVII Kick off
Toots And The Maytals, The Leg-Up Program, Tasman Jude, Mt. Eliah at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. February 12th 2016
BOOKER T. JONES (of Booker T. & the M.G.'s) - Black History Month Celebration - SOLD OUT
Booker T. Jones, Jesse Roper at Alix Goolden Performance Hall :: view poster
Sun. July 14th 2013
Yasiin Bey aka MOS DEF returns to Vogue Theatre with Batuque Axe!
Yasiin Bey aka MOS DEF, Batuque Axe! , Poppy Seed at The Vogue Theatre :: view poster
Thu. February 28th 2013
THE SLACKERS RETURN TO VICTORIA!
The Slackers, Hillside Hooligans, The Truth Sound System at Distrikt :: view poster
Fri. July 13th 2012
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Day 4: THE PIETASTERS! (Exclusive Canadian date for The Pietasters)
The Pietasters, Larry And His Flask, Los Furios, Step Back Dave at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. July 12th 2012
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Day 3: Free for All!
Blitz the Ambassador, Rocky Mountain Rebel Music, Bachaco at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Tue. July 10th 2012
VICTORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL KICK OFF with TOOTS & THE MAYTALS
Toots And The Maytals, The Delirians, Bananafish Dance Orchestra at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Sat. July 9th 2011
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FINALE
KY-MANI MARLEY, GRAMPS MORGAN , KAE SUN, Rocky Mountain Rebel Music at Market Square :: view poster
Fri. July 8th 2011
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL : THE PLANET SMASHERS FINALLY COME TO VICTORIA SKA FEST - (EXCLUSIVE ISLAND FESTIVAL DATE)
Planet Smashers, The Resignators, Hillside Hooligans at Market Square :: view poster
Thu. July 7th 2011
KEY-NOTE ADDRESS FROM KEN BOOTHE "MR. ROCKSTEADY"
Ken Boothe at Market Square :: view poster
Thu. July 7th 2011
KEN BOOTHE from Kingston, Jamaica --> "MR. ROCKSTEADY" comes to Canada's westcoast for the 1st time! (EXCLUSIVE SKA FEST DATE)!
Ken Boothe, Chris Murray & the New Victorians, Natural Flavas at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. July 6th 2011
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA'S THE KLAXON PERFORM AT VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL (FREE CONCERT)
The Klaxon, The Afterbeat, Bananafish Dance Orchestra at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Tue. July 5th 2011
VICTORIA'S 12TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FREE FOR ALL KICK OFF CONCERT - JON AND ROY JUST ANNOUNCED AS MYSTERY BAND!
Jon and Roy, Brave New Waves, Giraffe Aftermath, The Novamatics at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. February 5th 2010
BOB MARLEY 65th Jubliee Celebration WITH THE DEBUT OF ROOTZ UNDERGROUND - from Kingston, Jamaica + special guests Shane Philip & Nine Mile!
ROOTZ UNDERGROUND, Shane Philip, Nine Mile at Capital Ballroom :: view poster
Sat. July 11th 2009
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL WARM UP (FREE)
Los Furios, The Fabulous Lo Lo, Stepper, Rude City Riot at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Sat. July 11th 2009
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE CONCERT
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Voodoo Glow Skulls, One Drop, The Hoochy Girls at Victoria Curling Club :: view poster
Fri. July 10th 2009
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL
The Slackers, Chris Murray, Georgetown Orbits at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. July 10th 2009
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL AFTER SLACKERS PARTY
Vic Ruggiero, Chris Murray, DJ Scorcher at Lucky Bar :: view poster
Fri. July 10th 2009
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL FRIDAY FREE SHOW!
Dread Daze, Maskatesta, Greg Crowe & Scarlett Union at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. July 9th 2009
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA AFTER PARTY!
Jah Cutta and The Determination Band, Subatomic Sound System, Jacob Cino at Element :: view poster
Thu. July 9th 2009
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA
Los Rastrillos, Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, Third Eye Tribe at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. July 8th 2009
VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL KICK OFF SHOW (FREE)
Brave New Waves, Kiltlifters, Rocky Mountain Rebel Music at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Sun. May 31st 2009
ON THE ROAD TO VICTORIA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SKA FESTIVAL w/ THE AGGROLITES, Brave New Waves & The Easy Brothers ! Woo Hooo!!!
THE AGGROLITES, Brave New Waves, The Easy Brothers at Element :: view poster
Sat. July 12th 2008
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE CONCERT
THE SKATALITES, Easy Star All Stars, The Debonaires, Current Swell at Victoria Curling Club :: view poster
Sat. July 12th 2008
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL SATURDAY WARM UP CONCERT
Skavenjah, Kiltlifters, The Karmacanix at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Fri. July 11th 2008
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FRIDAY NIGHT RUCKUS!
INSPECTOR, Los Furios, Mama Pulpa at White Eagle Polish Hall :: view poster
Fri. July 11th 2008
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL FRIDAY FREE SHOW
Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, Jon and Roy, STAYLEFISH at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Thu. July 10th 2008
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA!
Pato Banton & The Now Generation Band, King Django, DUBMATIX, dUbTeT at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Wed. July 9th 2008
VICTORIA'S 9TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL KICK OFF CONCERT!
Salon Victoria, Buena Buya, Mama Pulpa at Ship Point (Inner Harbour) :: view poster
Sat. July 14th 2007
VICTORIA'S 8TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE CONCERT
NEVILLE STAPLE (formerly of the Specials) & HIS BAND, Mad Caddies, The Sainte Catherines, The Real McKenzies, One Night Band, JFK, Eves of Destruction Rollergirls at Victoria Curling Club :: view poster
Thu. July 12th 2007
VICTORIA'S 8TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL REGGAE EXTRAVAGANZA!
Los Rastrillos, The Itals, Paapa Wastik, The Drastics, Sailors Blood at Market Square :: view poster
Sat. July 15th 2006
VICTORIA'S 7TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Grand Finale Concert!
JUNIOR REID, Reggae Angels, Wada, Andrew Blood, THE AGGROLITES, LA SEVERA MATACERA, Kiltlifters, Dj Salamander at Victoria Curling Club :: view poster
Fri. July 14th 2006
VICTORIA'S 7TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL Punk Party Night
One Drop, Wednesday Night Heroes, Cambridge at Visual FXTC Studios :: view poster
Thu. July 13th 2006
VICTORIA'S 7TH ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL ---> Reggae/Dancehall Legend
Barrington Levy & Detour Posse, The Next Best Thing at Centennial Square :: view poster
Fri. May 5th 2006
Grind Tour/On the Road to Ska Fest 2006
Mad Caddies, Subb, One Drop, The McGillicuddys at Element :: view poster
Sat. July 16th 2005
Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival Grand Finale Concert
DJ Su Comandante, Los Furios, Mad Bomber Society, LONG BEACH SHORTBUS, FISHBONE at Victoria Curling Club :: view poster
Fri. July 15th 2005
Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival Free Concert!
THE ALLENTONS, One Drop, Santa Lucia LFR at Centennial Square :: view poster
Wed. July 13th 2005
Victoria's 6th Annual Ska Festival Film Mixer and Key note Address/Demo with Victor Rice!
VICTOR RICE, Selecter Abel at Central Bar & Grill :: view poster
