John Butler Trio perform live on the Forecourt of the Sydney Opera House.

Melbourne Ska Orchestra is an orchestra with a difference. Helmed by the energetic Nicky Bomba and comprising up to 26 members, this juggernaut contains some of Australia’s finest musicians and performers. Their unique take on the genre of Ska has wowed audiences all over the world since their 2003 formation, and May 2024 saw their first time headlining The BaliSpirit Festival, a concert captured for posterity in this magnificent recording.