Ska Mania Festival 2026
at hmv Empire, Coventry
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Coventry, the undisputed home of 2-Tone, is ready to skank its way into 2026 in spectacular style! Get ready for a high-energy SKA explosion as the hmv Empire Coventry hosts the ultimate season-starter: a one-day festival celebrating the spirit, sound, and culture of SKA music.
On Saturday, 31st January 2026, five incredible bands will take over the stage, bringing the house down with a riot of brass, beats, and bouncing crowds. Bad Manners, the unstoppable legends led by the iconic Buster Bloodvessel, will headline this not-to-be-missed event, supported by the electrifying sounds of Buster Shuffle, The Skapones, The Skangsters, and AKA The Syndicate!
Expect a full day and night of non-stop dancing, checkerboard vibes, and the jumping tunes that only SKA music delivers. Whether you grew up skanking in the late 70s and 80s or you’re discovering the 2-Tone magic for the first time, this is the party to kick off your year.
Bad Manners
Buster Bloodvessel and co. continue to give a crackin' good show of aggressive and highly danceable good-time ska.
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Buster Shuffle
East London rock 'n' roll ska band. 'Think Chas & Dave meet Jack Penate' - The Sun.
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The Skapones
The Skapones are a new ska band based in the Tees Valley in England, featuring members and former musicians from The G Men, The Ska Beats, Major Accident and The Matics, along with the UK's No.1 tribute to Elton John on keyboards. The seven piece ensemble got together to play a music that they all love, and the chaps intend to perform a selection of 2 Tone anthems and other foot stomping tunes, with the objective of making you dance and smile.
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The Skangsters
The Skangsters have been performing Ska/Soul/Two Tone music for over 20 years, providing support for Bad Manners, Selector, The Dualers and Squeeze.
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hmv Empire
Hertford Street
Coventry
CV1 1LP
- Website:
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hmv Empire
Hertford Street
Coventry
CV1 1LP
- Website:
- coventryempire.co.uk
See all events at hmv Empire
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