And just like that the Melbourne Ska Orchestra turns 20 Years Young!
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.
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SOCIAL/WEB LINKS
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CONTACTS
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PRESS
MSO Debut Album
Australian Media Quotes Page
MSO Biography
PRESS RELEASES
September 2023 “20 Years Young Australian Tour”
September 2023 “FORTE Magazine 2023 Tour Release”
December 2020 “Good Days Bad Days Tour”
December 2020 “Tour Annoucement – The Gong”
PRESS ARTICLES
Mix Down Mag “Interview – MSO/Nicky Bomba” March 2023
Heavy Mag “MSO celebrate 20 Years Young tour” March 2023
The Saturday Paper ‘Nicky Bomba MSO” March 2023
Scene Str “Memories of MSO interview” March 2023
ABC.com.au “Go behind the scenes of ‘Rewiggled” March 2022
Hifi Way “MSO interview” January 2022
Beat Magazine, “Melbourne Ska Orchestra” January 2022
BMA Mag “SKA Tissue – Nicky Bomba” March 2020
Scene Str “2020 Australian Tour” January 2020
Caught in the Mosh “Tour release” December 2019
What’s My Scene ”Q&A Nicky Bomba” December 2019
Tone Deaf/The Brag “MSO 2020 Tour” December 2019
Girl.com.au ‘Q&A Nicky Bomba’ December 2019
Australianmusic.com.au “MSO ‘Good Days Bad Days’ single release & tour” December 2019
Billboard “SKA LIVES – 4th wave” April 2019
Echo Publications “Melbourne Ska Orchestra interview” March 2019
Rhythms Magazine “Harmonic Skanking” March 2013
Northern Star Newspaper “Ska-skanking Ride For Bluesfest” March 2013
Sydney Morning Herald rehearsal footage March 2013
MUSO “In the Studio with Melbourne Ska Orchestra December 2012
RADIO
Energy Grove Radio ‘Interview’ March 2020
ABC Radio Victoria ‘Album of The Week’ March 2013
Go Feet WOMAD New Zealand ‘MSO Special’ March 2013
ABC DIG RADIO ‘Feature Album’ February 2013
LIVE REVIEWS
The Clothesline Live Review: The Melbourne Ska Orchestra,The Gov, Tasmania, The Clothesline, David Robinson October 2019
Sydney Morning Herald Live Review: The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, 52 Days of Ska Tour, Max Watts, Melbourne, Dan Bray May 2019
Sydney Morning Herald Live Review: The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Esplanade, St Kilda, Martin Boulton November 2018
The Music Live Review: The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Diplomat Tour, The Factory Theatre, Sydney, Helen Lear November 2013
Glam Adelaide Live Review: The Diplomat Tour Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Gordon Forester October 2013
The AU Review Live Review: The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Metro Sydney June 2013
Tonedeaf Live Review: The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Metro Sydney June 2013
Sydney Party People Live Review: The Melbourne Ska Orchestra Hits the Metro, Sydney June 2013
The Music Live Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Metro Theatre Sydney June 2013
SYN 90.7FM Live Review: The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Get Smart Tour, The Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne, Laura James March 2013
Tone Deaf Live Review: MSO @ Zoo Twilights February 2013
ALBUM REVIEWS
The Barefoot Review Album Review: One Year Of Ska, Luke Balzan March 2022
Glamadelaide Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Rod Lewis October 2013
Rip It Up Magazine Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Luke Balzan June 2013
Rhythms Magazine Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Tony Hillier June 2013
Time Off Magazine Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra (4 Stars) June 2013
The Australian Newspaper Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra April 2013
The Daily Telegraph Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra April 2013
The Courier Mail Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra (4 Stars) April 2013
Rolling Stone Magazine Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra April 2013
The Big Issue Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra March 2013
Rudeboy Train (France) Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra March 2013
The AU Review Album Review: Melbourne Ska Orchestra March 2013
