London Int'l Ska Festival'25 day 4: Potato 5 meets Intensified & more

Part of The London Int'l Ska Festival 2025

Potato 5 meets Intensified

+ DJs Madam Scorcher, Sally Brown, Rikette Genesis, Baba (Singapore) & more tba

Easter Sunday 20th April 2025

Camden Assembly, Chalk Farm Rd, Camden Town, London NW1.

7pm-11pm / downstairs club night runs before (from1pm) and after (til 2am)

Tickets: £20 // free entry for LISF2025 wristband holders

Day 4 of The London Int'l Ska Festival see's two legends of the UK ska scene perform live...

Potato 5 meets Intensified

It's no surprise that Potato 5's 1987 debut album, starring the two legendary singers Laurel Aitken and Floyd Lloyd, alongside some blistering horn led instrumentals, established them as one of the most loved British ska bands. It spawned tracks that have gone onto be bonafide classics; Western Special, Tear Up, Jesse Jackson, Sally Brown, Big City, Sahara and Mad About You, all on one album!

They were at the forefront of the late 80's UK ska explosion, not only performing at the very first London Int'l Ska Festival at The Brixton Fridge, but also London's iconic Astoria Theatre, Brixton Academy and Town & Country club.

Their second album 'True Fact', mixed by Dick Cuthell at Madness' Liquidator studios pushed the boundries further and again produced some classic tracks, especially in Dial M For Murder, Got To Go and Rocksteady Party. Following the departures of Mr. Aitken and Mr. Lloyd, the spuds recruited the irrepressible singer - Spyder Johnson, and promptly released their 'Do The Jerk' single and 'Five Alive' live album.

They'll be joined by Kent's finest - Intensified, who are celebrating their 35th anniversary with their new album - Hang Fire. Since 1990, Intensified have been championing the authentic ska, rocksteady and boss reggae styles, through hundreds of gigs across the UK and Europe. Their seven studio albums and many singles have brought them critical acclaim globally. Their live prowess and reputation has led them to back the legendary; Alton Ellis, Stranger Cole, The Tennors, The Clarendonians, Pat Kelly and Dave Barker, to name just a few. We are delighted to have them back performing at the festival for the first time in 9 years!

Before and after the live show downstairs at the Camden Assembly there will be a free entry London Int'l Ska Festival social club and record shop running with some of the finest scene DJs including; Madam Scorcher, Sally Brown, Rikette Genesis, Baba (Singapore) and more to be announced.