Get ready for the ultimate ska getaway!
We’ve teamed up with Visit Hampton, Virginia! to hook you up with a VIP trip for two to the 2025 Supernova International Ska Festival!
We're talking roundtrip flights from anywhere in the continental U.S., a 3-night hotel stay, VIP passes for both of you, and even ground transportation—all covered! It’s your chance to experience the world’s greatest ska party in style—don’t miss it! 🛫🎺🌊
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A winner will be selected August 15!
September 12-14 - Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA - Less Than Jake, The Flatliners, Bedouin Soundclash, Mustard Plug, and 25 more bands!
A stacked line-up is coming to Supernova this year! Less Than Jake, a reunion of the cast of the classic Jamaican film Rockers, Mustard Plug, and special album sets by The Flatliners, Catch 22, and The Pietasters are just the start! Add into that a great international ska like The Magnetics, Lollypop Lorry, and The Chains in the U.S. for the 1st time!
Attention Volunteers and Media!
Supernova will make Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia its location for the 4th time this year. Let us know if you're interested in helping us as a volunteer or if you want to apply for a press pass.
Volunteer application:
https://forms.gle/wD6DUgYN2pSnAqzv6
Press pass application: https://forms.gle/s7b183L2SseaJKRu8
Please note that while we appreciate every application, submitting an application does not guarantee a press pass.
Supernova Pre and after parties
Join us on the beach on Thursday, September 11 for a special screening of Rockers with the cast in attendance! The Supernova Alliance will be hosting this pre-party at the beautiful Paradise Ocean Club.
It’s a ska showdown for the ages! Our Friday night after-party is going full-on New Jersey vs. Connecticut in a no-holds-barred battle royale to decide which state reigns supreme! In the Jersey corner: Catch 22 and Hub City Stompers From Connecticut: Spring Heeled Jack and Sgt. Scagnetti. Bragging rights are on the line—and yes, there will be a championship belt. Who’s taking it home?
We have some serious LA firepower coming for the Saturday after-party! Welcome the Trojanites, an all-star rocksteady and ska band, and the sweet, soulful Jackie Mendez! The Trojanites are made up of current and former members of some of the best LA bands including The Revivers, Mobtown, The Untouchables, and The Debonaires!
Bringing the Ska Punk on Saturday, September 13!
One of the best ska punk bands to ever do it will be headlining Supernova on Saturday, September 13. Many more ska punk bands will be joining them there.
The Flatliners will be joining Supernova to perform a full album set of their ska punk masterpiece Destroy to Create! Classic tracks like Fred's Got Slacks, There's a Problem, and Bad News.
The New Jersey legends will be performing a special Alone in a Crowd set to celebrate the album's 25th anniversary! Jeff will also be returning for one night only!
THANK YOU 2025 SPONSORS!
Thank you to all of our sponsors are making the 2025 festival possible! Special thanks to the City of Hampton, Fort Monroe Authority, Americans for the Arts, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and The Landing Hotel!
NEWEST MERCH
Supernova in SPIN!
Thank you to SPIN and Heather Augustyn for such a fantastic write-up on The Selecter, Pauline Black, and Supernova!
Link here:
https://www.spin.com/2024/10/selecter-plays-supernova-10
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