The Hotknives
Long-running Brighton ska with a brass section and zero interest in slowing down, keeping the Two Tone spirit warm for decades.
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About The Hotknives
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.
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Questions about The Hotknives
Where is The Hotknives from?
The Hotknives is from Brighton, UK.
What kind of music does The Hotknives play?
The Hotknives plays ska and 2 tone.
What festivals has The Hotknives played before?
The Hotknives has played Rebellion 2026.