The London International Ska Festival

25/08/2026

9 track album

25/08/2026

Two more DJs added to London Int'l Ska Festival 2027 day 3... our truly international all-dayer.... Nanker P (Time Tunnel/LISF Social) and Skankin Steve. More to come.

There are 22 early bird tickets left for the day, which get you £10 off per person, at https://buytickets.at/hotshotscorcher/2276089

Free entry for LISF2027 wristband holders, which are available at www.buytickets.at/hotshotscorcher

24/08/2026

Please join us in wishing Madness’ Mark Bedford aka Bedders a very happy birthday!

24/08/2026

Please join us in wishing Linton Kwesi Johnson a very happy birthday.

24/08/2026

We are delighted to announce the first show for Day 1 of The London International Ska Festival 2027 will be...

As part of our fourth edition of our HOT100 series… a LISF fundraiser… A truly international affair that see’s 10 artists/selectors each select 10 ska, rocksteady, reggae or 2 Tone songs and stars;

- Dave Barker (Jamaica)
A unique chance to hear what songs inspired the magnificent lead singer of Dave & Ansell Collins/The Upsetters.

- Pama Int’l Hi-Fi selects Laurel Aitken
Paying tribute to our friend - the Godfather of Ska - on what would have been his 100th birthday year!

- Emily Capell (England)
Wonderful singer/songwriter makes a rare DJ appearance

- Polly M Love (Ireland)
Flying in from Dublin to make her LISF debut!

- Tomoko aka Lady Kazekami (Japan)
Festival debut from Tokyo/long time London selector

- Clara - Dakka Sk**ks (England)
Lead singer of Brighton superb Dakka Sk**ks

- Xavi Vinaròs (Catalonia)
Long time supporter of LISF flying in from Barcelona

- Little Boy Blue (Germany)
Flying in from Frankfurt, representing the MuzicArchive

- Gorilla Far (Denmark)
Another selector making his LISF debut… founder of Cry Tough sound in Copenhagen

- Antonella & Wainer (Italy)
More long time supporters of LISF, and founders of the great Italian ska band - Poisonivies & The Steady

North London venue to be announced.

Free entry for LISF2027 wristband holders. Please note there are only 3 ‘Couples Wristband Tickets’ left. This is the cheapest way to attend all 3 days of The London Int’l ska Festive 2027. You don’t have to be a couple, just team up with a friend and save £50+ each! 3 couples tickets left at https://buytickets.at/hotshotscorcher/2159927

Early bird tickets on sale for just Day 1 on sale now at https://buytickets.at/hotshotscorcher/2376508

23/08/2026

Tune of the day... Dave Barker - Groove Me

Don't miss Dave performing at London Int'l Ska Festival 2027 day 2: Pama Int'l 25th anniversary w/ Dennis Alcapone, Winston Reedy, Jewels Vass, Hugo Lobo, Chas Frazer and more! All at Camden's iconic Electric Ballroom.

Last 1/2 price tickets available at https://buytickets.at/hotshotscorcher/2339342

https://youtu.be/Jvp7JYs4lxM?si=76J03AClQb5tiCby

23/08/2026

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23/08/2026

Tomorrow we announce Day 1 lineup of The London International Ska Festival 2027! The festival is truly shaping up to be another special year. If you would like to attend all three days of the festival the cheapest way to attend is to team up with a friend and get a Couples Ticket for £100 each.

You don’t have to be a couple. You do save £50+ each!

There is only 14 couples tickets left at https://buytickets.at/hotshotscorcher/2159927

The London International Ska Festival 2027 is 25-27 March 2027 - our 39th anniversary and is shaping up like this...

23/08/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who cam to our LISF Social club and The Juks listening part yesterday. Also thanks to nanker P and Steve Westion for DJing with me. And to Barfly Camden for having us.

The Juks LP sounded great on the in-house system. If you couldn't make it and missed out on getting a copy you can pick the vinyl up directly from the band at

10 track album