The Planet Smashers by Vic Ska and Reggae Society

Tickets on sale this Fri. Aug 29th at 10am on @ticketwebcanada and @hoynebrewing 🎉👏

When we heard that The Planet Smashers were releasing a new album and touring this fall, we pretty much thought of it like an early Christmas present. 🎁🥳

Now celebrating three decades of ska punk party mayhem "On the Dancefloor" has been released just in time for us to enjoy it for the rest of the summer and fall. The album is a vibrant return to form, blending the band’s trademark upbeat sound with themes of love, rebellion, and resilience. Firmly rooted in the infectious rhythms of the 2Tone era, the album features 13 powerhouse tracks ranging from party-starters and break-up anthems to socially conscious protest songs—all delivered with the band’s signature brass-blasted joy and energy.

On the Dancefloor also features some of ska’s most legendary names including Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival alumni, Neville Staple (The Specials), Charley “Aitch” Bembridge (The Selecter), and Sara Johnston (Bran Van 3000).

Joining The Planet Smashers will be Real Sickies from Edmonton who are influenced by bands such as The Ramones, Teenage Bottlerocket and early Green Day. They have also played on our past punk party shows with The Real McKenzies.

Rounding out the bill are hometown grassroots blues & funk favourites Gun Street Ghouls. The band has been working hard creating new music and videos for years. This past May they released their EP titled "Forever." In August 2025 they debuted a video for "Sticky" from off of the "Forever" EP. Gun Street Ghouls were the opening band at Victoria's 26th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival at Ship Point this past summer and now they're excited to make another historic appearance this fall.

Thanks to @combi13 for the awesome poster as always! 💯