Folkestone Skabour Festival 2010 kicks-off with a fantastic evening at Quarterhouse with headline act THE BEAT, one of ska's finest bands. The success of THE BEAT reunion gig in 2003 at London's Royal Festival Hall, encouraged Ranking Roger to resurrect THE BEAT, with his son Matthew Murphy accompanying on vocals.

The Mayor will officially open the festival and greet representatives of 2-Tone Central of Coventry, the new museum/café/venue dedicated to 2-Tone at Coventry University opening in September 2010. The night will kick off with support from Kent band THE SKATONICS, a 7-piece band rapidly becoming one of the best SKA bands in the UK.

18:30: DJ’s Steve Harrington & Big Phil Enthucal
19:00: Lian Wilson Ska Dancing
19:30: Skabour Opening Ceremony
FSF Organiser John Sims (aka ‘Teflon’)
Mayor of Folkestone and representatives of 2-Tone Central (Coventry)
DJ: Steve Harrington & Big Phil Enthucal
20:30: THE SKATONICS
DJ: Steve Harrington & Big Phil Enthucal
22:00: THE BEAT
Bar open till close (12 midnight)


Folkestone Skabour Festival 2010 is a FREE exciting ska music event at the harbour area of the Ark Market and The Stade. Evening ticketed events will take place at Quarterhouse on friday and saturday nights to kick start the festival, and at other popular Creative Quarter venues near to the harbour throughout the festival. Folkestone Skabour Festival will feature many excellent ska bands and DJs, a Ska Market and Scooter Club Ride Outs from the harbour. Don't miss the chance to see "This ART 2-Tone" exhibition by John Sims (aka Teflon) at Googies Art & Music Cafe and Chimaera Gallery.

For more information visit: www.folkestoneskabourfestival.co.uk