Saturday, June 23, 2018 will mark the 9th year anniversary of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' return to Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival. We are excited to have them back after celebrating our 10th Anniversary back in 2009 which seems like just yesterday. Joining them will be world renowned Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra that will be assembling a 17 piece mega orchestra with members from Hepcat, The Debonaires, See Spot, The Resignators (Australia) former members of The Aggrolites and more. After many years of discussion we are excited to welcome Fortunate Youth to our Island ska & reggae family. Fortunate Youth have been gaining a lot of traction throughout the USA sellilng out venues all over the country. Notably the band played on the main stage for Cali Roots several times and most recently the One Love Cali Reggae Fest which included acts such as Ben Harper, Barrington Levy, Nas and Atmosphere. Victoria's own Hillside Hooligans will be kicking off this one time combination of festival bands with Funkee Wadd playing in between sets. This show is all ages and fully licensed for those 19yrs+. Kids 10 and under free with accompanying paying adult. *Free admittance for children age 10 and under subject to proof of age. Food concessions and merchandise tents are on site. Also check out the festival's Rocksteady Collective Multimedia Arts Exhibition on the festival grounds.   *New Youth Pass for ages 11 - 18 years* For the first time Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society is proud to present a brand new discounted pass for youth aged 11 - 18 years. This pass has been created in an effort to encourage more participation from youth  in our community and to make it more affordable for parents to bring their kids and other younger family members. The youth pass will provide a 30% discount off the door price for either ticketed show at Ship Point Inner Harbour on June 22 or June 23, 2018. Youth Passes will only  be available through the Will Call tent during festival at Ship Point.