About Us
High-energy uptempo Ska band
D’Ska Assassins is a six piece, uptempo Ska band performing a mix of classic ska covers and originals. Our love for Ska music shows through in our performances, full of enthusiasm and great tunes… guaranteed to get the audience up singing and dancing. We have headlined festivals, performed live on radio and supported Ska music legends.
We come with our own PA system and lighting and are covered by the Alliance of Musicians & Performers public and product liability insurance up to £10,000,000. Get in touch now to book us for your event.
What we do
D’Ska Entertain
Festivals
We simply love bringing the Ska music love to festivals all over the country no matter what size.
Private Events
Celebrate in style with live music at your private event. Get the crowd up and dancing with Ska music.
Pubs & Clubs
D’Ska Assassins are pub & club veterans, performing in venues of all sizes and to audiences of all ages.
Top Musicians
Our band has performed with great artists in the studio and on tour
Great Sound
We use a top quality PA system for great sound and clartiy for your show
Participation
Expect to find yourself skanking on the dance floor to the sound of Ska
Classic Ska
Songs from The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners and The Beat, plus more
Original Ska
Hear original music that has been played internationally on radio stations
Public Liability
We are covered up to £10,000,000 with public liability insurance
See us live
D’Ska Dates
2024
27 Jan – Prestbury Sports Bar, Warminster
23 Mar – The Ropemakers, Bridport
30 Mar – Unicorn Hotel, Somerton
4 May – Wedding
11 May – Rocky’s Bar, Gillingham
26 May – Pirate Day, West Bay
8 Jun – Gillingham/Shaftesbury Spring Show
15 Jun – Viva Sod Vegas Scooter Rally
21 Jun – Gillingham Live
22 Jun – Hewishstock Festival
7 Jul – Sherborne Pride
26 Jul – Shaftesbury FC, Shaftesbury Fringe
28 Jul – Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
25 Aug – The Greyhound, Blandford
8 Sep – Dorset County Show
21 Sep – The Ropemakers, Bridport
23 Nov – Prestbury Sports Bar, Warminster
30 Nov – The Great Lyde, Yeovil
14 Dec – The Great Lyde, Yeovil
Featured Event
Sherborne Pride
D’Ska Assassins are thrilled to be the opening act for the first ever Sherborne Pride… playing on the same bill as The Beat featuring Ranking Junior!
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testimonials
D’Ska Feedback
Here are just some of the amazing comments we get from happy skankers!
The band
The Assassins
Drums
Stix
Guitar
Neil
Vocals
Lloyd
Trumpet
Michelle
Keys
Big D
Bass
Martin