Monkey Spanner

After six incredible years of celebrating the spirit of 2 Tone ska, Monkey Spanner is hitting the road one last time! This will be our final tour, and we’d love for you to join us for ‘the last dance’ as we close out an unforgettable journey celebrating one of the finest subcultures of all time. To everyone who has supported us over the years - thank you! We've had the absolute time of our lives bringing 2 Tone ska to stages across Australia. Along the way, we’ve met the most incredible people - who have made every gig unforgettable and we’re so grateful to have shared this journey with you all. For The Last Dance, we’re excited to bring you the very best of 2 Tone from The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners, The Beat, The Selecter, and The Bodysnatchers, along with a splash of reggae royalty from Toots & The Maytals and some classic Rocksteady. We’re hoping you can join us to make this final tour extra special! With Special Guests. 💬 What people are saying: “Superb, so much energy on stage and in the room. Really enjoyable event” “That was an epic night, the dance floor was bouncing (literally!). Thank you!” “The 4th time I have seen Monkey Spanner and cant get enough. Takes me back to better and simpler times. Nobody is Special!” “Fantastic as ever. Ben Sherman was soaked. Better than any gym membership. Cheers for a great evening!” “I took my son to his first Ska gig and he absolutely loved it. I'm very grateful that he was able to experience what live music was like in his old man’s day. Thank you Monkey Spanner” The Upbeat Ambassadors Sydney's newest ska collective, the Upbeat Ambassadors! Honing their craft with such names as The Allniters, Backy Skank, Steppin Razor, and The Rocksteady Ratpack, this six-piece group of seasoned players has developed a seamless fusion of rocksteady, ska, and reggae to bring a truly original sound to the scene. This performance will showcase their authenticity and deep understanding of the lost art of the live gig. Don't miss this new chapter in Sydney ska scene as the Upbeat Ambassadors take the stage.