Workshops

As part of the Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society's mandate, we provide free workshops during the festival to educate people and nurture skills within our community. Our workshops usually draw from the the talent and experience of the artists we bring to the festival. These workshops are a fantastic way to learn from international legends in an intimate setting.

This Year's Workshops

Workshop details will be available as soon as the details are confirmed.

Past Festival Workshops

The Legends of Ska Screening with Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra Key Note Address and Workshop
The Legends of Ska Screening with Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra Key Note Address and Workshop: The Legends of Ska , Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra
at Vic Theatre
Sat. June 23rd 2018 12:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12noon
Free
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Elements of Hip Hop Workshop/Open Panel Discussion
Elements of Hip Hop Workshop/Open Panel Discussion: Ready to Rock ft Que Rock, Chali 2na, Ostwelve , Erica Dee, Degree One, Jimi Needles
at Vic Theatre
Fri. June 22nd 2018 12:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12noon
Free
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Music and Resistance Workshop
Music and Resistance Workshop: Yellowsky
at Vinyl Envy
Thu. June 21st 2018 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free
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Booker T. Jones with Keith and Tex Workshop, Vic High R&B Band
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
Thu. June 15th 2017 1:00pm
Free
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Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest SPECIAL TRIPLE BILL WORKSHOP
Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest SPECIAL TRIPLE BILL WORKSHOP: DUB FX, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, Brian Wallace of SUBPAC
at Cinecenta, University of Victoria
Sat. June 25th 2016 1pm - 3:15pm
Free
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Roots of Ska Workshop
Roots of Ska Workshop: Chris Murray
at Vinyl Envy
Thu. June 23rd 2016 1 - 2 doors at 12:30
Free
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Language of Music Workshop: Jamaican Rocksteady
Language of Music Workshop: Jamaican Rocksteady: Keith and Tex
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 3rd 2015 1 - 2 doors at 1 pm
Free
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Language of Music Workshop: Brooklyn Rocksteady
Language of Music Workshop: Brooklyn Rocksteady: The Slackers
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 3rd 2015 2pm - 3pm doors at 2pm
Free
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Language of Music Workshop: Modern Dub and Electronic Reggae
Language of Music Workshop: Modern Dub and Electronic Reggae: DUBMATIX
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 2nd 2015 3 - 4 doors at 3
Free
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Ska Festival Workshop Series: Kaiso Newscast - Music as Parody and Information
Ska Festival Workshop Series: Kaiso Newscast - Music as Parody and Information: Drew Gonsalvez (of Kobo Town)
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Sat. July 5th 2014 3PM doors at 3PM
Free
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Ska Festival Workshop Series: Fishbone - Everyday Sunshine
Ska Festival Workshop Series: Fishbone - Everyday Sunshine: FISHBONE
at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre
Fri. July 4th 2014 1PM doors at 1PM
Free
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Ska Festival Workshop Series: Lynval Golding - The Meaning Behind The Lyrics
Ska Festival Workshop Series: Lynval Golding - The Meaning Behind The Lyrics: Lynval Golding (of the Specials)
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Fri. July 4th 2014 3PM doors at 3PM
Free
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Ska Festival Workshop Series: Classic Analogue Solutions for the Modern Home Studio
Ska Festival Workshop Series: Classic Analogue Solutions for the Modern Home Studio: Patrick Watson Quine (of Natural Flavas), Matthew Gibbs (Electric City Sound), Danny Franco (of Burnt), Luke Devillier (of Giraffe Aftermath)
at Long & McQuade Music Education Centre
Thu. July 3rd 2014 3PM doors at 3PM
Free
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Cancelled -
Ska Fest Workshop Series
Ska Fest Workshop Series: Yasiin Bey aka MOS DEF
at Cinecenta
Sat. July 13th 2013 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free
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VICTORIA'S 13th ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Reggae Hit Bass Lines
VICTORIA'S 13th ANNUAL SKA FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Reggae Hit Bass Lines: Leroy "Heptone" Sibbles
at Long & McQuade - Victoria
Fri. July 13th 2012 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free
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