Phil and The Blanks

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  Phil and The Blanks

  Phil and The Blanks are a bunch of chancers chasing a pointless dream. There is something absolutely thrilling in watching four mates (who all appear to have been home-schooled by the same family dog), rise above their dead-end lives to pursue a rags to riches journey that will surely end in bitter confusion.

  Still, these boys do seem to know their way around a half decent tune, and we Aussies don't mind an Aussie Battler story! Fuelled by a bopping groove and a taste for the simple things in life, this bunch of guys are mashing Dizzee Rascall with Weezer, just for the fun of it.

  So go you Good Boys… Go! Go! Go!

  The best bit? You can join the Phamily and be a Phil just like them!

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  Melbourne Ska Orchestra

  Formed 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.