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Voting has now started for the finalists of the band competition.  They are:  Jamaica 69 (Mexico), Monkey Boots (Indonesia), Babylove & the Vandangos (Denmark), Akatz, Kinky Coo Coo’s & The Oldians (all from Spain), The Simmertones, the Downsetters, the Riffs, Jerimiah Ferrari, Captain Accident, Offbeat Offensive & Bombskare (all from UK), Bigger Thomas, Green Room Rockers, See Spot, Maddie Ruthless & The Forthrights (all from USA), Los Furios (Canada) and the Liptones (Sweden).  You can hear all the bands at www.facebook.com/londonskafestival?sk=app_178091127385  To vote, email your favourite band’s name out of the 20 to enquiries@rockersrevolt.com

One vote per person.  Voting closes 1st Dec’11.  The winning band gets a place on the festival!

Just in from The Festival organizer …

THE LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL 2012 – WORLD EXCLUSIVE!!! First Jamaican headliner announced …

“Subject to contract… we are delighted to announce that DANDY LIVINGSTONE has agreed to perform at The London Intl Ska Festival 2012!  This is his first show in over 40 years and not to be missed under any circumstances!!  Best known for his writing and singing Dandy (aka Robert Thompson) released some all-time classic reggae tracks including the original Rudy A Message To You (later to become a phenomenal hit for The Specials), Reggae In Your Jeggae, People Get Ready, Raining In My Heart, Dr.Sure Shot and UK chart hits Suzanne Beware of The Devil and Big City.  As a producer & artist he helped establish Trojan Records, producing many artists; Rico Rodriguez, The Cimarons, The Marvels, Nicky Thomas and Tony Tribe, including his classic version of Red Red Wine.  Dandy is a true Jamaican music legend and we are truly honoured that he has decided to play his comeback show at The London Intl Ska Festival 2012.

We are also delighted to announce two of the new wave of British inspired ska bands have been added to next years line up:  Buster Shuffle and The Delegators.  If they’re new to you take a look at these…

The Delegators-Movin On www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4EYmHSAzwM  and Buster Shuffle-Our Night Out www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9VobpVOjMk

“Also added to the bill are UK scene stalwart & Do The Dog artist Rebelation, who will be making a very welcome return after a short hiatus.  In total 40 acts will be performing at The London Intl Ska Festival 2012 (3-6 May).  First acts confirmed are:  Dandy Livingstone, The Dualers, Neol Davies aka The Selecter, Hotknives (orig.line up),  Phoenix city all-stars, The Moon Invaders (Belgium), Los Granadians (Spain), Buster Shuffle, Rebelation, The Delegators, Capone & the Bullets (Scotland) plus DJs Andy Smith, Count Skylarkin, Tim Wells, 3DJ (Funkdub), Mark Barrett (Pressure Drop).  More exclusives tba very soon.

Earlybird ticketsUnder 40 earlybird/discounted tickets for the fest are still available.

Buy now and save ££££ www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk/tickets