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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jul 16

He could be the 1st Nobel Peace Prize winner on the Epstein list

2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 19

Back by popular demand! We're bringing back our Caribbean Lime Blast! hot sauce for 2025 and adding a new Blazing Fire!, a Pilsner Sriracha into the mix! Hurry before they're gone! They will start shipping next week.

Get hot sauce here: supernovaska.com/pages/shop

Thanks to Krees for the design!

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 15

Ska at the beach! The world's best ska bands are coming to Supernova this September! Less Than Jake, Bedouin Soundclash, Rockers reunion, The Flatliners (Destroy to Create), The Pietasters (Oolooloo set), Mustard Plug, and tons more!

Get your tickets today! tixr.com/groups/supernovaska/2025

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 14

Stop the Presses performing Wasted Youth at the 2021 Supernova Ska Festival. They're back this year with Less Than Jake, The Flatliners, Bedouin Soundclash, and many more!

Video: youtu.be/SxEnD2QhVeI

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 10

@buckonine.bsky.social performing Record Store and Irish Drinking Song at the 2021 Supernova Ska Festival.

Video: youtu.be/aJSdNCb8wsw
supernovaska.com #ska

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 9

The legendary Roy Ellis performing Must Catch at Train at the 2024 Supernova International Ska Festival with The Aggrolites and The Steady 45s.

Don't miss the great bands coming in September - get your tickets today! www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 6

Are you ready for the soulful, genre-blending energy of Bedouin Soundclash? They are bringing their signature mix of ska, reggae, and indie rock to Supernova for the 1st time on Saturday, September 13!!

🌊 Get your tickets today! supernovaska.com

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 5

🔥 Today’s band announcement is The Attractors! 🔥
This East Coast all-star ska supergroup is stacked with legends—featuring members of The Skatalites, Westbound Train, The Void Union, and the silky smooth vocals of Riki Rocksteady will be in the mix too.

Get your tickets today! supernovaska.com

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 4

A perfect Supernova theme song didn't exist until now! Thanks to our LA friends Chris, Krees, Jeff and the High Time Jam Sesh!

Next band coming tomorrow! Get your tickets today!
www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 3

Out of Control Army from Mexico will be joining us at the 2025 Supernova International Ska Festival!

youtu.be/GwaQpye8Jv0

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 2

Wishing Dr. Ring Ding a very happy birthday! He will be coming to Supernova to perform a special set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his landmark album Dandimite!

3 more band announcements this week! Grab your tickets now!
www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · Jun 1

Here's one minute of Energy to get your day moving! Operation Ivy's I Got No by Laura Jane Grace and Catbite at the 2024 Supernova International Ska Festival.

Video: youtu.be/8JvkFNyt1Ok
@catbiteband.bsky.social

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 30

🚨EXTREMELY RARE U.S. APPEARANCE!🚨
The legendary New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble is coming to Supernova on Sunday, September 14—one of their only U.S. shows this year!

Tickets: www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 28

Who is ready to listen to Less Than Jake, The Flatliners, and @mustardplug.bsky.social at the beach?

You have Less Than 48 hours until the next band drop, and it's a good one! Get your tickets today! www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 23

Can you really call it ska if it’s not certified by NYC’s finest? Like Champagne from France, real ska comes stamped with The Toasters.

Ska legends The Toasters are returning to Supernova on Sunday, September 14, bringing the NYC attitude back to the stage!

supernovaska.com

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 23

So excited to announce that The Calamatix are joining Supernova for their 1st East Coast show!

The Calamatix are a reggae-rooted, punk-influenced LA quartet led by singer-songwriter Raylin Joy.

We'll announce our next band later this morning!
supernovaska.com

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 22

Who's ready for our next sing-a-long? 2 more bands are coming tomorrow, and we just landed one of our all-time favorites last night!

Grab your tickets today! www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 20

Kid Rock always wears the appropriate suit for his visits to the White House

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 20

We’re thrilled to announce that @duniabest.bsky.social and Junor Francis are returning as emcees for the Supernova International Ska Festival! If you were there last year, you already know—they brought the energy, the vibes, and the soul of ska to the stage.

supernovaska.com

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 17

One of the most beautiful moments of any Supernova was Chris Murray performing Solid as a Rock by The Ethiopians at the 2023 festival at sunset.

Video: youtu.be/VCED65Pvsak

Our next two bands drop next Friday! Don't wait! Grab your tickets today! www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 16

🎺🔥 The doctor is IN! 🔥🎺

We’re thrilled to announce that the one and only Dr. Ring Ding is bringing his legendary blend of ska, reggae, and dancehall to Supernova! Hailing from Germany, he will be bringing the party to celebrate his landmark album Dandimite!

Tickets: www.tixr.com/groups/super...

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 15

@voodooglowskulls.bsky.social performing Shoot the Moon and Fat Randy at the 2023 Supernova Ska Festival.

Video: youtu.be/rDDo6fIAvoY
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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 14

Bad Manners performing Walking in the Sunshine and Sally Brown at the 2023 Supernova Ska Festival.

Video: youtu.be/nKY-VCfLGBs
Get 2025 tickets - supernovaska.com

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 13

In honor of @pietasters.bsky.social returning to Supernova to perform a special 30th anniversary set of Oolooloo this year, here's a triple shot from their set in 2024 including Freak Show, Tell You Why with Coolie Ranx, & Maggie Mae.

Video: youtu.be/CKom7chPpSY

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2025 Supernova International Ska Festival @supernovaska.bsky.social · May 12

Here's some great songs from DC ska band @thefussdc.bsky.social including Red Hot Trainwreck and Trouble (To Trouble) at the 2024 Supernova.

Video: youtu.be/CzUWRHGgfgE
supernovaska.com

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