1000 Volts of Holt on the Dixie Queen paddle steamer

We are delighted to announce that our world famous Dixie Queen paddle steamer Thames cruise at The London Int’l Ska Festival 2025 is set to star…

The ultimate live presentation to one of reggae most loved albums and artists…

1000 VOLTS OF HOLT by the legendary JOHN HOLT

starring the sensational voice of The Cimarons, and lovers rock star - WINSTON REEDY

Ska Cubano's - NATTY BO

Brixton’s sublime vocal harmony trio - TRUE IDENTITY

DJ Sean Flowerdew (Pama Int'l)

and more tba

on Good Friday 18th April 2025 (12.45-4.45pm)

John Holt’s 1973 1000 Volt of Holt is of course a bonafide classic reggae album, that included sensational versions of; Mr Bojangles, Girl From Ipanema, Killing Me Softly, I’d Love You To Want Me, You Baby, Stoned out of Love, Morning of My Life, the Top 10 smash - Help Me Make It Through The Night, and more! It was an album so loved that it seemed every household owned a copy!

In addition to presenting this classic album we will also be delving deeper into John Holt's (and The Paragons) glorious catalogue of hits with tunes such as; Stick By Me, The Tide Is High, Ali Baba, Police In A Helicopter, Man Next Door, A Love I Can Feel, Tonight and more!

All performed by the incredible voices of Winston 'Dim The Lights' Reedy, Natty Bo and True Idetity, backed by the incredible Roots Rockers Band.

The cruise is one of the highlights of the festival every year and always sells out. 2025 (our 37th anniversary) will no doubt prove to be no exception.

Come sail the Thames, take in London’s amazing sights, all to some of the greatest sounds made. They even open Tower Bridge for us!

Get ready for another memory making historic event!

It is free entry for all LISF2025 wristband ticket holders.

Sailing 12.45-4.45pm from Tower Millenium Pier, London (near the Tower of London and Tower Hill tube).

Board 12.15pm sharp

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T&Cs  Please note there are no refunds.  Please make sure you can attend before booking tickets!