The Hotknives
Long-running Brighton ska with a brass section and zero interest in slowing down — Two Tone spirit kept warm for decades.
The Hotknives are a ska band from Brighton, England, formed in the 1980s in the wake of the 2 Tone era. Their sound keeps to the traditional template — upstroke guitar, organ and a horn section — with a strain of English humour running through the lyrics. The band has recorded and toured across Europe over several decades and is a familiar name on the UK ska circuit.
Festivals The Hotknives is playing
The Hotknives at a glance
What festivals is The Hotknives playing in 2026?
The Hotknives is booked at 1 festival: Rebellion 2026.
When does The Hotknives play at Rebellion?
Friday, August 7, 15:25 at Empress Ballroom.
Where is The Hotknives from?
The Hotknives is from Brighton, UK.
What kind of music does The Hotknives play?
The Hotknives is tagged ska and 2 tone.
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