Hire Skadacious | Ska band in Waterlooville

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About Skadacious

The pure energy of Skadacious: Powerful vocals, dynamic sax & grooving bass. Your guests will be dancing from the start to the finish.

Ska band

Waterlooville

Public liability insurance of £10 million

‘Skadacious’ brings a powerful burst of ska driven energy wherever they play. Fronted by Lin Taylor on lead vocals & saxophone and locked in by Brian Taylor’s bass grooves. This husband & wife duo deliver a full stage sound with the spirit of classic Ska, Two-Tone, Reggae, Mod, Rocksteady and a cheeky dash of Punk. Their set is packed with crowd pleasing favourites from Madness, The Piranhas, Bad Manners, Toots & The Maytals, The Specials, The Bodysnatchers, The Selecter, UB40, Dawn Penn, Bob Marley & a touch of Blondie. ‘Skadacious’ are the perfect choice for festivals, pubs, clubs, private events and anyone who wants infectious rhythms, upbeat nostalgia and a guaranteed good time. Book them if you want your audience dancing from the first note.

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Skadacious' Song list

54-46 Was My Number - Toots & The Maytals

A Message To You Rudi - The Specials

Baggy Trousers - Madness

Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley

Can Can - Bad Manners

Enjoy Yourself - The Specials

Food For Thought - UB40

Gangsters - The Specials

Hoots Mon - Lord Rockingham XI (covered by Bad Manners)

It Must Be Love - Madness

Let's Do Rock Steady - The Bodysnatchers

Lip Up Fatty - Bad Manners

Monkey Man - The Specials

My Girl Lollipop - Bad Manners

Nightboat To Cairo - Madness

On My Radio - The Selecter

One Step Beyond - Madness

One Way Or Another - Blondie

Poison Ivy - The Lambrettas

Rat Race - The Specials

Sally Brown - Bad Manners

Special Brew - Bad Manners

Tequila - The Champs (Brian's favourite song!)

The Tide Is High - Blondie

Tom Hark - The Piranhas

Woolly Bully - Bad Manners

You Can Get It If You Really Want - Jimmy Cliff

You Don't Love Me - Dawn Penn

Skadacious' Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£375
Up to 2 hours	£625
Up to 3 hours	£812.50

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Vocals/Sax Player, Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals. Currently we don't have an alternative line-up option.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

Depending on accessibility to the venue and parking nearby, approximately 1 Hour 30 minutes. If access is difficult, it will take longer. We offer background music once we are set up and sound checked, to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for the live performance.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Occasionally, depending on the audience and the layout of the venue.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We are a tribute to Ska, Reggae & Two Tone, so our set lists are generally restricted to those genres. However we do have an extensive library of other songs, which fall outside of those genres. We're happy to discuss your requirements and make sure we find what works for your event.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 4m by 3m space to perform, with easy access to a British Standard power supply.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Whilst we are regularly adding songs to our set list. We are unable learn a specific song on request. However there is a chance that it is already a song that we know, so please make your special song request known to us.

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Genres:

Ska, Reggae

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Types:

Ska band

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Birthday party, Hotel / Restaurant event, Funeral / Memorial service

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