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Thu May 28 2026

7:30 PM - 11:55 PM

The Waverley Hotel

2692 Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0

The Waverley Hotel

2692 Dunsmuir Avenue Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0

$41.10

19+

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Thursday, May 28th Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society is excited to bring Brooklyn NY's ska/reggae kings THE SLACKERS to Cumberland BC for the first time at The Waverley Hotel. The last time The Slackers came to the Island in 2024 we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival. 

Through The Slackers' mixed repertoire of music ranging from ska and reggae to soul, R&B, folk, and bossa nova they've managed to capture fans that span the spectrum of music with audiences of all ages. The band also plays with an aggressive edge and their songs veer in themes from the personal to the political. Since forming in 1991, the Slackers have released 16 albums, 5 EPs, and countless singles. They have performed thousands of energetic concerts for their global fanbase and remain unstoppably prolific.  In their 2025 releases on Pirates Press Records, the EP “Money is King,” an indictment of the powerful as only the Slackers can do, went straight to the top 25 of the Submodern Reports album list. Their single “My Last Star” was a tribute to Hepcat's Greg Lee, fulfilling the final creative vision of the late singer.  The 11-track compilation “Lost and Found Vol.2” had a surprise boogaloo breakout streaming hit with “Diskambobulated.”
 
Opening for The Slackers are one of Canada's most beloved ska/rocksteady groups. Hailing from Victoria, Phonosonics will be on tour with The Slackers for both Island shows in Victoria and Cumberland. 
 
Phonosonics have steadily been gaining traction the past 10 years as the go-to band for the old school rocksteady sound you can rarely find in contemporary bands in Canada. They have backed some of the world's best ska/rocksteady and reggae/dancehall artists including Leroy Sibbles of the Heptones and Sister Nancy at the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival dating back to 2019. In addition to those historic appearances and playing on other major Western Canadian music festivals, they have also received airplay from radio reggae legend David Rodigan's BBC1Extra show dating back to 2016 when they released "Between Two Headphones/Dark Haired Lady" which reached #3 on Earshot's International Music chart. 
 
Phonosonics were a choice pick from The Slackers to support their Island shows and they will set the stage for another unforgettable Slackers experience. 

Now after 27 years of working with the Slackers, Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society is excited to continue the tradition of Slackers music to future generations.

VICTORIA BC SKA & REGGAE SOCIETY
THE SLACKERS IN CUMBERLAND!

  • The Slackers

    Reggae

    For over 30 years, the NYC-based and critically acclaimed Slackers have been touring the world with their blend of Ska, Reggae, and Soul. Since 1991, the Slackers have released fifteen albums and countless singles, while their 1000s of live performances feed their fans with energetic sets of ecstatic music.

    The press state that the Slackers are “the best ska band in the world” (Rude International), “the pick of the US crop” (Metal Hammer), “the sound of New York’ (New York Times), “is about as close to perfect as it gets” (Ink 19), and “one of the best bands in the United States” (axs.com).

    In April 2022, The Slackers released a new album, “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” (Pirates Press) which quickly shot to the top of the US billboard charts. This is the first time that a Slackers’ album has charted! Ironically after 30 years as a band, this qualified them as a Billboard ‘new artist.’ The Washington Post noted that the Slackers “remain at the top of their game.”

    The chart topping performance of “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” capped a 2 year comeback of the Slackers. When Covid stopped live shows in 2020, the Slackers pivoted to livestreams and made 5 full band concerts that were broadcast internationally. After the shows, they stayed in the studio and recorded the tunes that became Sunlight.

    Returning to live gigging in the 2nd half of 2021, the band celebrated their 30th anniversary with 30 shows across the United States and Canada.

    In 2022, the Slackers have 90 shows booked in the United States, Canada, UK, and Europe. At 31 years old, the band has been renewed and is looking to grow their cult following into its 4th decade. 

  • Phonosonics

    Rock Steady

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VICTORIA BC SKA & REGGAE SOCIETY

THE SLACKERS IN CUMBERLAND!

Thu May 28 2026 7:30 PM - 11:55 PM

(Doors 7:30 PM)

The Waverley Hotel Cumberland BC

$41.10 19+

Thursday, May 28th Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society is excited to bring Brooklyn NY's ska/reggae kings THE SLACKERS to Cumberland BC for the first time at The Waverley Hotel. The last time The Slackers came to the Island in 2024 we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival. 

Through The Slackers' mixed repertoire of music ranging from ska and reggae to soul, R&B, folk, and bossa nova they've managed to capture fans that span the spectrum of music with audiences of all ages. The band also plays with an aggressive edge and their songs veer in themes from the personal to the political. Since forming in 1991, the Slackers have released 16 albums, 5 EPs, and countless singles. They have performed thousands of energetic concerts for their global fanbase and remain unstoppably prolific.  In their 2025 releases on Pirates Press Records, the EP “Money is King,” an indictment of the powerful as only the Slackers can do, went straight to the top 25 of the Submodern Reports album list. Their single “My Last Star” was a tribute to Hepcat's Greg Lee, fulfilling the final creative vision of the late singer.  The 11-track compilation “Lost and Found Vol.2” had a surprise boogaloo breakout streaming hit with “Diskambobulated.”
 
Opening for The Slackers are one of Canada's most beloved ska/rocksteady groups. Hailing from Victoria, Phonosonics will be on tour with The Slackers for both Island shows in Victoria and Cumberland. 
 
Phonosonics have steadily been gaining traction the past 10 years as the go-to band for the old school rocksteady sound you can rarely find in contemporary bands in Canada. They have backed some of the world's best ska/rocksteady and reggae/dancehall artists including Leroy Sibbles of the Heptones and Sister Nancy at the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival dating back to 2019. In addition to those historic appearances and playing on other major Western Canadian music festivals, they have also received airplay from radio reggae legend David Rodigan's BBC1Extra show dating back to 2016 when they released "Between Two Headphones/Dark Haired Lady" which reached #3 on Earshot's International Music chart. 
 
Phonosonics were a choice pick from The Slackers to support their Island shows and they will set the stage for another unforgettable Slackers experience. 

Now after 27 years of working with the Slackers, Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society is excited to continue the tradition of Slackers music to future generations.

For over 30 years, the NYC-based and critically acclaimed Slackers have been touring the world with their blend of Ska, Reggae, and Soul. Since 1991, the Slackers have released fifteen albums and countless singles, while their 1000s of live performances feed their fans with energetic sets of ecstatic music.

The press state that the Slackers are “the best ska band in the world” (Rude International), “the pick of the US crop” (Metal Hammer), “the sound of New York’ (New York Times), “is about as close to perfect as it gets” (Ink 19), and “one of the best bands in the United States” (axs.com).

In April 2022, The Slackers released a new album, “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” (Pirates Press) which quickly shot to the top of the US billboard charts. This is the first time that a Slackers’ album has charted! Ironically after 30 years as a band, this qualified them as a Billboard ‘new artist.’ The Washington Post noted that the Slackers “remain at the top of their game.”

The chart topping performance of “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” capped a 2 year comeback of the Slackers. When Covid stopped live shows in 2020, the Slackers pivoted to livestreams and made 5 full band concerts that were broadcast internationally. After the shows, they stayed in the studio and recorded the tunes that became Sunlight.

Returning to live gigging in the 2nd half of 2021, the band celebrated their 30th anniversary with 30 shows across the United States and Canada.

In 2022, the Slackers have 90 shows booked in the United States, Canada, UK, and Europe. At 31 years old, the band has been renewed and is looking to grow their cult following into its 4th decade. 

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

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19+
limit 8 per person
Final Advance
$41.10 ($35.00 + $6.10 fees)

Delivery Method

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Will Call

Terms & Conditions

Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: 19+.