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Rossendale’s annual SKA festival returns August bank Holiday weekend at St Mary’s Chambers on Sunday 30th August 2026. After the sold-out success of previous years, we have continued with the addition of Punk and Mod and have another fantastic show in store.
The line-up features some of the best local Ska / Mod and Punk acts on the circuit.
Headlined this year by the mighty Midlife, who have graced our stage on many previous occasions.
Midlife are a 7 piece Ska/2 Tone Covers Band, delivering a high energy and extremely entertaining set, brilliantly covering the likes of Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners and many many more.
Also Featuring :-
The brilliant Skafull - The Lively six-piece band hailing from Burnley, with brass section, perform classic covers taking in ska, 2-Tone and reggae and have a huge following in the North West.
Complete Control - The Super popular, local punk and OI covers band play a variety of covers by some of the biggest bands from the genre, local heroes and a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
And Afterglow - The 5 piece play the best of Mod, New Wave, 60’s and Northern Soul.
With DJ Andy playing all things Ska/Mod from doors opening at 4pm, in between the bands and afterwards until late and a fully stocked bar, open all afternoon and night to keep everyone in the mood to dance the night away. Food also available.
This is going to be one heck of a party, so come and join us for a skankin' bank holiday Sunday!!
