Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Size Matters

A$7,491
of $42,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 22nd Jul 2013 at 12:40AM.
Hi!

We are the Melbourne Ska Orchestra and we're planning a national tour of Australia to celebrate the release of our debut self titled album. We have been together for 10 years and never thought we would do our own gigs outside of our hometown Melbourne but this year has turned out to be a magic Ska carpet ride. Our single" Lygon St Meltdown" has won us many new fans so we want to bring our show to as many places in Australia as we can.


We have just completed a run of tour dates in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane and they were a skankin good time! Now we will be attempting to share the Ska love with as many other states as we can. In September & October we plan on touring to ADELAIDE, HOBART, PERTH, DARWIN, CAIRNS, & other places. We've also decided to return to SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, and BRISBANE - you all showed us so much love, how could we NOT come back for more?


However, there's one thing….

We're a big band….. we're talking 30 members big.


As you could imagine this is no easy financial undertaking so we need all the help we can get to make this happen. Unfortunately we can't all fit into the back of a Tarago so flights, accommodation, ground transport, extra stage production (we always need way more than any venue has on offer) and the extra little bits all add up…


We have estimated that flights alone will cost the band $50,000. We are raising as much pesos as we can through all available channels but the Pozible pool will get us over the line to confirm these new tour dates and we will be on our way and to your state.


Also to do these tour dates will then pave the way for more regional touring to commence:)


So help us bring the orchestra to your neck of the woods and get a gift along the way.


Hope to see you on the dance floor!


Skavoovie!









"These guys are the business!"

The AU Review, Jon Jobbagy, Live Review MSO Album Launch Tour, The Metro Sydney NSW, 3/5/2013


"There may not be much money in taking this outfit on the road but the love of the music is what this is all about. Seeing the sweaty and smiling faces head to the bar for a cold beverage was proof enough that tonight was a stunning success and that music for pleasure and dancing is a tonic for all"

Tonedeaf, Paul Busch, Live Review Sydney Metro 3/5/2013


"Bomba swayed and jived and danced, tugging at each performer with invisible strings and snapping his fingers to make things happen. He was a force to witness and his band was fantastic. The horns were explosive and the rhythm section was the vibrant, beating heart. Latin rhythms, Jamaican rhythms, '50s American malt shop rhythms – you name it, they nailed it.”

Matt MacMaster , Drum Media Sydney










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THE PRINCE BUSTER Pledge $5 or more...just for the love of Ska! You get: • The skank-tacular feeling of knowing that you’ve helped us share the party!

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Est. delivery is Jun 13

LIMITED EDITION SINGLE You get: • A limited edition physical copy of our new single ‘Lygon Street Meltdown’. • A Shout Out on our Facebook page • Feel good vibes

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Est. delivery is Jun 13

MSO POSTER CRAM How many autographs can you fit on one A3 tour poster? You get: • A beautiful full colour A3 tour poster, signed, and mailed to you anywhere in Australia. • A Shout Out on our Facebook page

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Est. delivery is Jul 13

MSO WEAR IT You get: - Your choice of ONE of the following t-shirts/singlets [sent anywhere in Australia]: WOMENS (sizes: 8/10/12/14/16) 1) Lygon Street T-Shirt (OATMEAL MARLE) 2) MSO Gold Logo Singlet (BLACK) MENS (sizes S/M/L/XL/XXL) 1) Lygon Street T-Shirt (OATMEAL MARLE) 2) MSO Gold Logo T-shirt (BLACK) Please indicate SIZE, SEX, STYLE *Bag in image not available, Black T-shirt w/ B&W logo (centre of image) limited no. avail...pls msg us via Pozible with deets

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Est. delivery is Aug 13

MSO ALBUM CD - ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC You get: • Our Debut Album (out on FOUR|FOUR) in a ska-tastic CD booklet with deluxe graphics • Feel good vibes & music guaranteed to make you skank. *Please add $10 for addresses outside of Australia per 2CDs ordered

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Est. delivery is Jul 13

MSO SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED The new album! With little pen marks. You get: • A CD copy of our ska-liciously illustrated debut self-titled album, signed by Nicky Bomba & MSO band members, and mailed to you. *Please add $10 for addresses outside of Australia.

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MSO OLD SKOOL LOVE One for the Old Skoolers! You get: • A beautiful limited edition VINYL LP of Melbourne Ska Orchestra’s debut album, signed by Nicky Bomba and MSO band members, and mailed to you. *Please add $25 for addresses outside of Australia.

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Est. delivery is Jul 13

SIGNED MSO CD & CONCERT TICKET Fall in love with the tunes on your very own signed CD then let us blow you away with the sweaty and much celebrated LIVE EXPERIENCE of a Melbourne Ska Orchestra show. You get: • A signed CD of our ska-liciously illustrated debut album • A ticket to the show of your choice in Australia. Dates to be announced early July. *Reward includes show ticket only – transport to and from show is your responsibility.

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Est. delivery is Jul 13

SKA-ULTIMATE MSO MERCH + TICKET PACK Dedicated! You get: • A ticket to the show of your choice • A CD copy of our debut album • A signed Vinyl LP of our debut album • T-Shirt (of your choice 4 x designs, incl female styles) • Bag • Button • Sticker • Signed tour poster *Postage within Australia only.

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HANDSHAKER SOUNDCHECK PACK Get ready to shake hands. Lots of them. You and 3 friends start the party early with an exclusive pre-show meet-and-greet with the band at a Melbourne Ska Orchestra soundcheck - at the show of your choice. You get: • 4 tickets to a show of your choice. Dates to be announced early July. • Exclusive access to soundcheck where you can go on stage and meet the band. *Please indicate city. Reward does not include transport to and from show.

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Est. delivery is Jul 13

GET SWEATY WITH MSO This reward involves sweat & more sweat. Come skank with us, whilst dressed in your best frock/suit. You get: • Tickets to a show of your choice for you and a friend, where you can join us on stage for a song. • After-show backstage access for drinks. Always a party with 30+ crew:) • 2x signed CDs & 1x signed Tour Poster • Bag + T-shirt (your choice 4x Designs, female styles inc)

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Est. delivery is Sep 13

GOLDEN TICKET 3 year pass to any/all MSO shows! You get: • The most coveted ska-loving ticket in the country for 3 years. That's a ticket for you and a guest to any MSO show! This includes festivals where guest ticket allocations are given to the band. • Ultimate Merch pack - as above. • Backstage access for drinks after the performance, at all MSO promoted shows! *Please note, festival tickets are usually for the bands performance days only and are general admission. Transport not included.

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Est. delivery is Sep 13

PRIVATE SHOW - FLY MSO TO YOU We’ll take the party to YOU for an intimate show with 10 MSO members. You get • A ^private show for you & your friends. We fly to your nearest capital city/major airport. You supply the venue, we play! • The Ultimate Merch Pack - as above. *dates subject to avail. Pls contact [email protected] prior to pledging. ^ Private functions only. It must not be a ticketed event or have a door charge. Not available to promoters.

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Est. delivery is Sep 13