A dozen members of the fabulous Melbourne Ska Orchestra will be performing a musical conga to entertain travellers waiting for Edinburgh Trams services. Australia’s biggest ska band is at the Fringe to promote their latest album Sierra-Kilo-Alpha. Singers Nicky Bomba and Steve Montgomery – a former Kilmarnock boy who is playing in Scotland for the first time since leaving 20 years ago – will be among the mix of 2Tone entertainers making the black and white conga.

•    Who: Melbourne Ska Orchestra
•    What: Aussie Ska Conga 
•    Where: Tram stop at York Place, Edinburgh
•    When: Monday, 8 August, 10am

Melbourne’s own trams are a famous feature of the city.

Edinburgh listings information 
•    Music
•    Venue 14: Gilded Balloon Teviot   
•    Time: 18.00 
•    Duration: 1 hour  
•    Tickets: Concession £11, standard £12
•    Dates: 7-12 Aug. The show on 7th August is a preview night and tickets will be £5. 
•    Suitability: 18+ 
•    Box office: 0131 6226552 or here