King Prawn Tickets

About King Prawn

King Prawn are a boundary-smashing London band known for their explosive fusion of ska, punk, dub and hardcore, creating a sound that is as politically charged as it is irresistibly energetic. Formed in the mid-nineties, they quickly built a reputation as one of the UK’s most innovative and genre-defying alternative acts. Their early albums, including First Offence (1995) and Surrender to the Blender (2000), showcased their fearless approach to blending sharp social commentary with infectious grooves and breakneck punk attitude. With frontman Al Rumjen’s fiery vocals and the band’s tight, dynamic musicianship, King Prawn stood out as leaders of the UK’s underground ska-punk resurgence.

On stage, the band are electrifying, delivering high-octane shows that bounce between blistering punk rhythms, skanking ska sections and deep dub basslines. Their comeback in the late 2010s saw them return with renewed purpose, including the album The Fabulous New Sounds of King Prawn (2019), proving their sound remained as bold and relevant as ever. Loved for their message, originality and unrelenting energy, King Prawn continue to be a defining voice in Britain’s alternative music scene.