The Skanx are a 9-piece ska and funk band from South-east London. Founded in 2008 by alto saxophonist Ratty, The Skanx quickly grew to a 9-piece band with a revamped rhythm section, three horns and two vocalists.

The band's sound is influenced not only by original '60s ska and '70s TwoTone but also by funk, dub reggae, trip-hop and jazz. As well as original material written by band members, they also play a variety of well-known and obscure cover versions.

The Skanx describe themselves as "a group of friends who love playing music and making people move their feet"!

The Skanx are:

• Lori - Vocals
• Wayne - Vocals, MC, trombone
• Nick - Guitar
• Jimi - Bass
• Paul - Drums
• Simon - Organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, Stylophone
• Liam - Tenor sax
• Wendy - Trumpet
• Stuart - Trumpet, percussion

Listen to some of TheSkanx's music: