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

Sat. June 23rd 2018 12:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12noon
Free

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

Fri. June 22nd 2018 12:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12noon
Free

Music and Resistance Workshop

Music and Resistance Workshop: Yellowsky

Thu. June 21st 2018 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free

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

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

Roots of Ska Workshop

Roots of Ska Workshop: Chris Murray

Thu. June 23rd 2016 1 - 2 doors at 12:30
Free

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cancelled -

Ska Fest Workshop Series

Ska Fest Workshop Series: Yasiin Bey aka MOS DEF

Sat. July 13th 2013 1pm - 2pm doors at 1pm
Free

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