Free entry before 9:30pm, £6 after

Instrumental group Hekatones brings together ska, rocksteady,

roots reggae and dub with elements of jazz improvisation and

world folk music. Formed in 2023, the group is led by bassist

George Berrills (of dub group Resonators) and is comprised of a

stellar lineup: Luke Rattenbury, guitar (Saidi Kanda, Politto

Boogaloo), Mike Shirley, guitar (Resonators), Dre Millns, keys

(Upper Cut Band), and Alex Moody (Dualers).

2025 saw Hekatones release their debut EP ‘Passing Time’, single

‘Slipped Away’ (featuring Bunty on vocals), and dub EP ‘Time

Passing’ (all mixed by Eeyun Purkins at Waggle Dance Studios).

The EP was chosen to be included in the British Library Sound

Archives, and was championed by David Rodigan (BBC 1Xtra),

who included ‘Slipped Away’ in his Best of 2025 playlist. The EP

was also chosen by ska and reggae journal Radio Bahia as the

Number 1 EP of 2025.

With Resonators, George has released numerous acclaimed records

and toured globally, supporting the likes of The Skatalites, Lee

‘Scratch’ Perry, Jimmy Cliff, and Horace Andy; they have received

radio play on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, 6Music and Radio 4, with

support from DJs such David Rodigan, Huey Morgan, Lauren

Laverne and Craig Charles.

Through their use of improvisation and blending of myriad styles,

Hekatones live performances are always fresh and rich in

spontaneity, often involving collaborations with vocalists and

instrumentalists. The deluxe vinyl containing both EPs is set for

release in April 2026, as well as new material.

Followed by DJ Mook til late to keep you dancing all night!

band on from 10pm so get down early