The Skapones to release protest single in aid of the NEU Trust

UK original Ska band, The Skapones are to release ‘A Message to you Rishi’ in aid of The National Education Union Trust, who’s members have been striking in an effort to press the government on pay and conditions.
Also appearing on the single will be Lynval Golding of The Specials, Chris ‘Chrissy Boy’ Foreman of Madness and Tim Smart, trombonist with The Specials since 2009, who has also worked extensively in the West End , most recently with The Book of Mormon.

The Skapones at Blam Blam Fever Ska Festival 2021
📸Pauly Photography

The decision to release the song was made after the band went viral online after supporting strikers in their home town of Darlington on 1st February, coming up with the title line on the fly. It went down really well and they were encouraged to do something with it.

View the video of the band performing ‘Message to you Rishi’ on the picket line here

Full release details when they are available 👊

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