The Resignators

The Resignators
Background information
Origin	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres	Ska punk
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Care Factor Records, Stomp Records (Canada), Rocking Records (Germany), Dammit Records (UK)
Members	Francis Harrison, Steve Douglas, Stacy Kilpatrick, Jeremy Meaden, Dan Bendrups, Simon Wilson, Chris Kwan
Past members	Christopher Salaoras, Benji Miu, Ellen Morabit, Jono James,Leda Scott, Holly Knowles, Dermot O'Brien, Aidan Purdy, Tom Dittman, Darren Milligan, Ted Kazan, Morgan Kaye, Nathan Hennequin, John Howell, Ben Koulloutas, Bruce Armstrong, Nick Thorpe, Jeremy Wallace, Michael Lucas, Jason Xanthoulakis, Ben Sharp, Nick Ross, Cinta Masters, Charley Phypers, Rael Gamble, Kane Skinner
Website	www.theresignators.com

The Resignators are an Australian ska punk rock ^[1] band ^{[2] [3]} formed in Melbourne, Victoria, ^[4] in 2005. ^{[5] [6] [7]} Known for combining ska, punk rock, and reggae styles of music. ^{[8] [9]}

History

The Resignators were formed in 2005, by Francis Harrison ^[10] and Ellen Morabito. ^[5] The group began performing at local venues and festivals, gradually developing a following through energetic live shows and independent releases. ^{[11] [12]} Throughout their career, the band toured nationally and internationally, including performances in Europe and North America. ^{[1] [2] [3] [13] [14]}

Musical style

The band's sound incorporates elements of ska, punk, rock, and reggae, characterized by horn sections, upstroke guitar rhythms, and high-tempo arrangements. ^{[14] [15] [16]} Critics have noted their style as reminiscent of both traditional ska and modern punk revival movements. ^{[8] [9] [17] [18]}

Discography

Albums

• Time Decays (2007) ^{[19] [20]}
• Offbeat Time (2009) ^[19]
• See You in Hell (2010–2012) ^{[4] [19] [20] [21]}
• Down in Flames (2013) ^{[19] [20]}
• Party Dates (2017) ^{[15] [19]}
• Rabbithole (2023) ^{[17] [19]}
• Rabbithole (2024) ^[19]
• Sugar Kicks and Tributes (2025) ^[19]

EPs and singles

• Offbeat Feeling (2006) ^{[19] [20]}
• You Got Me Thinking (2006) ^{[19] [20]}
• How You Could Rage (2010) ^[19]
• Fish Outta Water (2015) ^{[19] [20]}
• Bluebird Tattoo (2020) ^{[19] [22]}
• Talisman (2021) ^[19]
• Messenger (2021) ^[19]
• Loin Groin / The Resignators – Split (2022) ^[19]
• Sugar High (2025) ^[6]

Members

Current members

• Francis Harrison – Lead vocals ^{[20] [16]}
• Steve Douglas – Guitar, vocals, ^[20] producer ^{[16] [23]}
• Stacy Kilpatrick – Keyboards, tenor sax, vocals ^{[16] [20]}
• Jeremy Meaden – Trumpet, vocals ^{[16] [20]}
• Dan Bendrups – Trombone, vocals ^[16]
• Simon Wilson – Bass, vocals ^[16]
• Chris Kwan – Drums^{[ citation needed ]}

See also

• Ska punk
• Music of Australia

References

1. "The Resignators". AireysMusicFestival. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
2. "The Resignators". Jeremy Meaden. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
3. "Resignators". Stomp Records. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
4. "The Resignators". Beat Magazine. 2010-12-09. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
5. "The Resignators (Single Launch) + Loin Groin". GEORGE LANE. 2025-04-12. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
6. "Cherry Bar - The Resignators '"Sugar High" Single Launch" . Retrieved 2025-11-24.
7. "The Resignators The Bay Area Shows on DoTheBay". DoTheBay. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
8. "Amrap - Australian Music Radio Airplay project". amrap.org.au. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
9. "Events". Times Colonist. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
10. Derdeyn, Stuart. "The Resignators ska into Canada from Australia". The Province.
11. "The Resignators Concert & Tour History (Updated for 2025) | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
12. Writer, Staff. "The Resignators". The Music. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
13. Cafe, The Sound (2022-06-10). "Australian Ska Outfit, The Resignators, Release New Single 'Monkey Tamarind'". The Sound Cafe. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
14. Ltd, BandLab Singapore Pte. "The Resignators | Ska from Korweinguboora, VIC, AU". ReverbNation. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
15. Whitfield, Rod. "The Resignators May Have Kids Now, But They Can Still Kick Out The Party Jams". The Music. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
16. "The Resignators | triple j Unearthed". www.abc.net.au. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
17. rockingmagpie (2023-11-20). "The Resignators RABBITHOLE". The Rocking Magpie. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
18. Faulkner, Cole (2013-06-27). "The Resignators - Offbeat Time". ThePunkSite.com. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
19. "The Resignators". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
20. "The Resignators discography - RYM/Sonemic". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
21. Strange, Jason (2011-01-20). "The Resignators - See You In Hell". Music Feeds. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
22. Anonymous (2020-10-31). "THE RESIGNATORS Drop New Single | HEAVY Magazine" . Retrieved 2025-11-24.
23. Hohnen, Mike (2021-08-27). "The Resignators: "Music is not going to go away, it will be reinvented"". Blunt Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-24.

External links

• Official Website
• Alternate Webiste