The Melbourne Ska Orchestra is celebrating 20 years of existence with a stack of performances around the country, including Thirroul's art deco theatre Anita's - but it's mot the first time they've made it there.
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The last time the group played at the iconic Illawarra performance venue it was a "really great vibe", while band leader Nicholas Caruana (otherwise known as Nicky Bomba) said the cameras were rolling.
Mate and film-director Clayton Jacobson (of Kenny fame), was in tow as they hit the road and ended up filming quirky improvised scenes for an upcoming feature film.
Caruana described the movie to be like Reservoir Dogs meets a 1950's French Jacques Tati directed film.
When it's set for release is unknown as they're still filming the funky feature, but for now you can enjoy the musical side of things as the orchestra celebrates ska music on April 15.
The band is also releasing a limited edition Best of Vinyl and hitting the road to bring their signature International Big Band Ska Sound to stages across the country.
20 YEARS YOUNG TOUR
- Saturday 17th March Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD
- Saturday 18th March - Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD
- Friday 24th March - The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
- Friday 31st March - Freo.Social, Fremantle, WA
- Saturday 1st April - The Gov, Adelaide, SA
- Saturday 8th April - Bluesfest Melbourne, VIC
- Friday 14th April - Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
- Saturday 15th April - Anitas Theatre, Thirroul, NSW
- Saturday 22th April - Wandi Nut Festival, Wandilligong, VIC
Tickets on sale now from www.melbourneskaorchestra.com
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