Technicolour Steam Train

Technicolour Steam Train, also known as TST, is a nine-piece ska-fusion band from the South West, performing a London concert at Effra Social.

TST formed after its members met at university and has been active since 2022, when it began performing in the South West. The band blends ska with 2-tone roots, soul-funk grooves and hip-hop, with Charlie Mulford fronting the group and delivering freestyle vocals. Its members come from places as far apart as Cornwall and South London, and the band describes its approach as seriously unserious.

The material compares the group to Madness and the Notorious B.I.G., and it names The Specials, Nile Rodgers and Imperial Leisure as reference points for fans. Its stated aim is to introduce ska to a new audience.

Effra Social is a London venue for concerts and shows, and this evening suits listeners interested in ska, 2-tone and funk-driven bands with a large line-up.