Night of SKAry music returns to Leek for Halloween

Lovers of ska, reggae and two-tone grooves are in for a treat as Leek Ska hosts a Halloween themed night of music, dance and partying. Three ska bands and a vinyl DJ line up for the third SKA-lloween party to be held at the Foxlowe Arts Centre on Saturday 26th October. There will also be free Halloween based face painting with gig-goers encouraged to Dress to scare, If you dare!. Doors will open at 7.30pm for a 8pm start. The party gets started with DJ Mummyfunk who will spin a dance fuelled set of vinyl ska and reggae classics. The live music kicks in at eight with West Midlands-based Alcohol Licks serving up Hard-Drinking, Anarcho-Vegetarian, Ska-Punk, Hardcore-Pub-Rock, Covers-Protest and more! Next up Welsh ska/punk band Packet Racket with their energetic ska vibes guaranteed to fill the floor. This upbeat punky ska outfit never fail to get the dancers grooving. Bringing the night to a close are headliners Stoke-based ska favourites, The Skalinskis, a six-piece eclectic combo who bring a fusion of upbeat dub and ska and a hint of eastern European folk in the mix. Advanced Booking is advised as the event has sold out in previous years. Ticket prices are being held at just £15.