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