Monte Loco Rides Again... MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA feat. Out Of Control Army (MEX)
Northcote Theatre, 216 High Street, 3070 Northcote Kort
fös. 02.10.2026 19:00
All shows at Northcote Theatre are standing room unless otherwise specified
All shows at Northcote Theatre are licensed and strictly 18+
Select Music and ABC Music Presents... in conjuction with Ska Nation and Focus Group Music
Monte Loco Rides Again...
MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA
feat. Out Of Control Army (MEX)
This one's history in the making. Melbourne Ska Orchestra ride into town with the super deluxe edition of their acclaimed album The Ballad of Monte Loco and this special night, they're not riding alone. All the way from Mexico City come Out Of Control Army, one of the most explosive forces in global ska, here for their very first Australian appearance. In 2024, OCA brought MSO to Mexico for an unforgettable feature concert at the legendary Teatro Metropólitan. Now the favour is returned on home soil. International ska powerhouses, one stage, one night only. Don't miss the showdown.
Flytjendur
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Melbourne Ska OrchestraFormed in 2003 Melbourne Ska Orchestra is an orchestra with a difference. Comprising up to 26 members this juggernaut contains some of Australia’s finest musicians and performers. Helmed by the energetic and charismatic Nicky Bomba (John Butler Trio, Bomba, Bustamento) Melbourne Ska Orchestra are more than just a band, they are an experience to behold.
The band's debut self-titled release resulted in sell-out national shows, multiple major festival appearances, three international tours, and many awards and nominations. Their sophomore release Sierra-Kilo-Alpha, secured that band its first ARIA award in 2016. Never shying from a challenge the band set a high bar by undertaking the mammoth mission to release a song every week - for an entire year. The resulting 52 songs compiled into a four-album box set, One Year Of Ska earned the band a second ARIA award in 2019.
Melbourne Ska Orchestra’s live performance is explosive and infectious. Their unique take on the genre of Ska has wowed audiences all over the world. From Montreal to New York, Istanbul to London, Tokyo to Mexico and with the approval of Reggae and Ska pioneers like Stranger Cole, Owen Gray, Carlos Malcolm, Ranking Roger and Neville Staples the Melbourne Ska Orchestra sound is resonating with audiences worldwide – young and old.