Rotterdam Ska Band Downbeat Detonators
Shows:
Rotterdam Ska Band Downbeat detonators Upcoming Shows: Oct 11th Benefiet Studio Gonz Gouda – Oct 18th Cafe Merz, Dordrecht – Nov 11 TBA – Nov 12 TBA – Nov 13 TBA – Nov 14 TBA – Nov 15 TBA – Nov 16th TBA – Nov 20th Ska Party hosted by the Downbeat Detonators – Dec 4th TBA – Dec 18th TBA – Mar 6th Nieuwe Anita, Amsterdam – Ma 7th Zoeten Inval, Kalmthout
Rotterdam Ska Band Ska, Rocksteady & Jamaican Music from the 60’s and 70’s
For the past 15 years, Rotterdam ska band Downbeat Detonators has played hundreds of shows in pubs and at festivals, both in the Netherlands and abroad. Over the years, the band has built a strong reputation for its energetic live performances and authentic sound.
Inspired by Jamaican music from the 1960s and 1970s, Downbeat Detonators bring together rocksteady, ska and early reggae. Although these styles are already infectious, the band offers much more than great rhythms. In particular, their enthusiasm, musicianship and high-energy performances continue to surprise audiences. As a result, their fanbase keeps growing with every show.
Mostly Original Songs
After more than 15 years on the road, the Rotterdam Ska Band Downbeat Detonators have developed an extensive repertoire of original songs. In addition, they perform their own interpretations of existing tracks and classic ska songs. However, they never simply copy the originals. Instead, they give each song their own distinctive sound and energy.
Above all, the band gives everything they have whenever they take the stage. Whether they are playing in a small pub or at a major festival, they perform with the same passion and commitment. From the first note to the final song, they aim to make the audience see, hear and, most importantly, feel their music.
Ultimately, a Downbeat Detonators show is more than a concert. It is a celebration of ska, rocksteady and reggae, powered by great musicianship, infectious rhythms and an unstoppable live energy.
Downbeat Detonators plays mostly Original Songs
Rotterdam Ska Band Shows in the past:
Below you’ll find an overview of some of the places and shows where the Downbeat Detonators have left their mark:
2026
Sep 19 2026 – Dizzy Rotterdam
July 19 2026 – Zwarte Cross Lichtenvoorde
May 2 2026 – Ska’d for Live Utrecht
April 25 2026 – Roodkapje Rotterdam
Feb 14 2026 – Maloe Melo Amsterdam
Jan 10 2026 – Studio Gonz Gouda
2025
Dec 18 2025 – Private Party Rotterdam
Oct 31 2025 – l’Os À Moëlle Brussel
Oct 19 2025 – Merz Dordrecht
Oct 18 2025 – Cafe Faas Rotterdam
Oct 17 2025 – Vogelverschrikkerfestival Valkenswaard
Sept 20 2025 – Dizzy Rotterdam
May 17 2025 – De Groote Weiver Wormerveer
May 16 2025 – Popcentrale Dordrecht
April 19 2025 – Nobel Leiden
2024
Oct 11 2024 – Dizzy Rotterdam
July 19 2024 – Zwarte Cross Lievelde
June 14 2024 – Dizzy Rotterdam
May 25 2024 – P60 Amstelveen
Mar 8 2024 – De Nieuwe Anita Amsterdam
Jan 13 2024 – Faas Rotterdam
July 26 2024 – Private Party
July 1 2024 – Pieterburen
Jun 30 2024 – Madnes festival Nes
2023
May 27 2023 – Resistor Leiden
April 10 2023 – Willem Twee Den Bosch
Mar 31 2023 – DB’s Utrecht
Mar 11 2023 – K77 Woerden
Mar 4 2023 – Maloe Melo Amsterdam
Feb 11 2023- Gebr. De Nobel Leiden
2019
Nov 8 2019 – Pre Show The Aggrolites Db’s Utrecht
Aug 24 2019 – Turfmarkt Katwijk aan de Rijn
Jun 29 2019 – Grote Weiver Wormerveer
Apr 6 2019 – de X Leiden
Mar 1 2019 – Merleyn Nijmegen
2018
Nov 1 2018 – Bibelot Pre Show Slackers Dordrecht
Okt 19 2018 – ACU Utrecht
Okt 7 2018 – De Lievelinge Vuren
Okt 3 2018 – Dranklokaal De WW Leiden
Sep 15 2018 – t Beest Goes
Jun 2 2018 – Quarantaine Speciaal Festival Rotterdam
April 27 2018 – De Luie Hond Arnhem
Mar 17 2018 – Reduit SKA Mainz
Feb 17 2018 – De Zwarte Ruiter Den Haag
2017
Nov 24 2017 – Popcentrale Dordrecht
Nov 8 2017 – De Vorstin Hilverum
Sep 29 2017 – ACU Amsterdam
Jul 23 2017 – Foodtruck festival Den Bosch
Juli 16 2017 – TU Eindhoven Eindhoven
Juli 15 2017 – Wildeburg Festival Kraggenburg
Juli 15 2017 – Festival Hongerige Wolf Groningen
Juli 9 2017 – Foofstock Festival Sittard
Juli 8 2017 – Tropical Night Hengelo
Juli 7 2017 – De Kaaij Nijmegen
Jun 25 2017 – Hilversum Alive Hilversum
Jun 23 2017 Noorderlicht Cafe Amsterdam
Jun 18 2017- Foodstock Festival Weert
Jun 9 2017 – Lepeltje Lepeltje Leiden
Jun 3 2017 – Skinhead Reunion Brighton
Jun 2 2017 – Cafe Jan van Gent Gent
May 28 2017 – Hemeltjelief Festival Amsterdam
Mar 11 2017 – Poppodium de Duycker Hoofddorp
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