{"id":1882,"date":"2025-04-23T11:44:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T01:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainfm.net\/hub\/?p=1882"},"modified":"2025-04-23T11:44:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T01:44:56","slug":"interview-opportunity-melbourne-ska-orchestra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainfm.net\/hub\/2025\/04\/23\/interview-opportunity-melbourne-ska-orchestra\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview Opportunity – Melbourne Ska Orchestra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>RELEASE CINEMATIC NEW SINGLE WALLS OF JERICHO<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/strong> ANNOUNCE GLOBAL \u2018THE BALLAD OF MONTE LOCO\u2019 TOUR JULY – OCTOBER
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The explosive ARIA Award-winning ska juggernaut that is Melbourne Ska Orchestra<\/em> returns today armed with a cinematic new single, Walls of Jericho<\/em><\/a>, alongside the announcement of a mammoth global tour set to span Australia, Japan and Canada across July to October 2025. A charismatic addition to their ever-burgeoning repertoire, Walls of Jericho<\/em> also marks the second taste of the band\u2019s, as yet unannounced, forthcoming new album, following on from the group\u2019s 2024 upbeat track John Wayne<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Australian leg of \u2018The Ballad of Monte Loco\u2019 tour will kick off at Liberty Hall in Sydney on August 1, before moving through Canberra, Geelong, Castlemaine, Hobart, Adelaide, Fremantle, Brisbane and Gold Coast, fittingly finishing up with a home town show at 170 Russell in Melbourne on October 3. Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 4 from www.melbourneskaorchestra.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A track bustling with undulating reggae rhythms, hazy undertones and brassy grit, Walls of Jericho <\/em>instantly draws to mind classic Spaghetti Western films, channelling the widescreen Western storytelling of Ennio Morricone<\/em> along with some other key stylistic nods, internally and externally, for good measure. \u201cBurning Spear and Toots and the Maytals always whisper in our ears when we’re deep in that rootsy zone. And a touch of the MSO magico\u2026<\/em>\u201d the band shares of their latest single. And amongst the jubilant melodics and sparkling delivery, Walls of Jericho <\/em>also delivers a powerful message, drawn from historic tales that still permeate today; albeit with an uplifting conclusion, as the band explain, \u201cWalls of Jericho is a reflection on the futility of war and how history often repeats itself when we fail to learn. It questions how easily people are led into conflict, often by those with something to gain. The story draws from ancient symbolism\u2014the biblical tale of Jericho\u2014and uses that as a metaphor for breaking down oppressive systems. Despite its heavy themes, the tune ends with an uplifting singalong chorus\u2014because we always want to shine a light on hope, unity and the strength of people when they stand together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Produced by Melbourne Ska Orchestra<\/em>\u2019s enigmatic leader Nicky Bomba<\/em>, along with MSO\u2019s studio crew, Walls of Jericho<\/em> brings a fresh lens to the Melbourne Ska Orchestra<\/em> sound, with the single offering a second glance into the band\u2019s unannounced new album, fresh on the heels of their 2024 single John Wayne<\/em>. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to share that Walls of Jericho is the second taste of our forthcoming album, and yes, John Wayne is riding with us on this journey!\u201d <\/em>the band share. \u201cThis record takes a wider lens on our musical journey\u2014dipping into cinematic reggae, big-band storytelling, and soulful protest vibes. Expect a melting pot of deep grooves, lush horn lines, and a global soundscape that keeps one foot on the dancefloor and the other in the clouds.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forming in the early 2000s, Melbourne Ska Orchestra<\/em> bring together some of Australia\u2019s finest musicians and performers, helmed by Nicky Bomba<\/em> (John Butler Trio, Bomba, Busyamento). An orchestra with a difference comprising up to 26 members, the group\u2019s 2013 debut self-titled release earned MSO their first of many ARIA Award nominations, with the band going on to win Best World Music Album in 2016 for their sophomore album, Sierra Kilo Alpha<\/em>, and another win for Best World Music Album in 2019 for their compilation album One Year of Ska<\/em>; an opus that saw MSO release a song every week for an entire year, culminating 52 tracks for the final result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With multiple sold out national shows, major multiple festival appearances, three international tours, and multiple awards and nominations in their wake, Melbourne Ska Orchestra<\/em>\u2019s explosive and infectious live performance, coupled with their unique take on the ska tropes, has seen them travel the world, from Montral to New York, Istanbul, London, Tokyo and Mexico, while also garnering approval from reggae and ska pioneers like Stranger Cole<\/em>, Owen Grab<\/em>, Carlos Malcolm<\/em>, Ranking Roger<\/em> and Neville Staples<\/em> along the way. And in 2025, it\u2019s not just new music that is stirring in the world of Melbourne Ska Orchestra<\/em>, but also a global tour featuring brand new material locked in for July – October 2025; and it\u2019s set to be an incredible exploration of new and old favourite MSO moments alongside lashing of energy and joy. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be wild!\u201d <\/em>shares the band of their upcoming global tour. \u201cThese shows will be a blend of the high-energy madness people know us for, plus some deeper, more cinematic moments that really lean into the new record. We\u2019re taking the full 20-piece band across Australia, and the international legs\u2014packed with horns, rhythm, and joyful firepower. Expect dancing, storytelling, and a sonic journey like no other.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, the latest single from Melbourne Ska Orchestra<\/em> is undeniably yet another glimmering jewel in the band\u2019s spectacular catalogue; perfect for late nights driving down a desert highway as much as it\u2019s also a track yearning to be witnessed live. \u201cWalls of Jericho has been brewing for a while,\u201d <\/em>the band concludes, \u201cand it\u2019s one of those tracks that really stretches the MSO palette. It\u2019s always exciting to release something that feels both timely and timeless, and this tune really hits that mark for us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for Melbourne Ska Orchestra<\/em>\u2019s \u2018The Ballad Of Monte Loco\u2019 Tour go on sale to the general public on April 4 from www.melbourneskaorchestra.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walls of Jericho<\/em> is out today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stream: WALLS OF JERICHO<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA \u2013 <\/u><\/strong>THE BALLAD OF MONTE LOCO AUSTRALIAN SHOWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets available from http:\/\/www.melbourneskaorchestra.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRI 01 AUG | LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY
<\/strong> Tickets available from <\/a>www.moshtix.com.au<\/a> | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAT 02 AUG | UC HUB, CANBERRA
<\/strong> Tickets available from <\/a>www.moshtix.com.au<\/a> | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAT 09 AUG | TANKS ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS<\/strong>
Tickets available from <\/a>https:\/\/www.ticketlink.com.au\/ticketlinkEvents\/event-staging-folder\/melbourne-ska-orchestra-2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRI 29 AUG | THE WOOL EXCHANGE, GEELONG
<\/strong> Tickets available from <\/a>www.oztix.com.au<\/a> | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAT 30 AUG | THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE
<\/strong> Tickets available from <\/a>www.oztix.com.au<\/a> | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRI 05 SEP | ALTAR BAR, HOBART
<\/strong> Tickets available from <\/a>www.moshtix.com.au<\/a> | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRI 12 SEP | THE GOV, ADELAIDE
<\/strong> Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au<\/a> | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAT 13 SEP | PORT BEACH BREWERY, FREMANTLE
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FRI 19 SEP | THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE
<\/strong> Tickets available from <\/a>www.moshtix.com.au<\/a> | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAT 20 SEP | MIAMI MARKETTA, GOLD COAST
<\/strong> Tickets available from <\/a>www.oztix.com.au<\/a> | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRI 03 OCT | 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE
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