From the Rivers of Bersenbrück to the Heart and Soul of UK Reggae
The most popular reggae festival on the continent is finally coming to London. Since 1994, the superstars of reggae have been doing the honours and filling the sacred walls of the monastery garden in the small northern German town with Caribbean joie de vivre.
For the first time in its 28-year history, Reggae Jam is celebrating its out-of-town premiere – and not just anywhere, but in the London borough of Brent, the nucleus of Jamaican vibes. Bob Marley lived in this multicultural melting pot in the 70s. From Brent, stars made in Britain like Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs or Gappy Ranks carried reggae from here into the world.
Reason enough to celebrate a special festival on a special weekend to kick off Reggae Jam Intl. London. On 6 and 7 August, Fryent Country Park in the shadow of Wembly Stadium will become a reggae summer vibe wonderland for the whole family. Two days of music, food, drinks, special festival & craft market. Of course, Rum Punch, Rum Bar, Walking Acts, Kids Corner and not to forget: the more than 40 top artists and almost 20 sound systems, who seamlessly hand over the microphone to each other on two adjacent stages. Because the Reggae Jam brings the extraordinary festival atmosphere Made in Germany to the British metropolis to really let it rip.
The Royal Family of Reggae, the Grammy award-winning Morgan Heritage are not to be missed, as are Alborosie and Anthony B, I-Octane, Bunji Garlin, Etana and many, many well-known names.
On 6 August, in addition to celebrating the 60th Jamaican Independence Day, we will also be celebrating the 50th stage anniversary of the legendary hit machine Third World, who even in their old age still know how to enchant the big crowd with a raucous party.
Tickets are now available @ REGGAEJAM.co.uk and more infor here.
LINEUP (Dates TBA)
Morgan Heritage
Alborosie
Third World
Anthony B
I-Octane
Bunji Garlin
Queen Ifrica
Richie Spice
Groundation
Clinton Fearon
Etana
The Skatalites
Queen Omega
Turbulence
Jah Mason
Jah Sun
Pressure Busspipe
Kidi
Lisa Mercedes
Lutan Fyah
Mortimer
Lukie D
Thriller U
Tony Curtis
Singing Melody
Nkulee Dube
Mellow Mood
Raymond Wright
Treesha
Uwe Banton
Sophia Brown
HOST: Seani B
LP International
Sir DJ Corey
Bagga British
Vendy & Likkle Shaun
Supersonic
King Glamma
City Lock
Blessed Love
Sheriff’s Soundpatrol
Soca Twins
DJ Kont
DJ Nour
5th Avenue
Amplified’s JC ProSoul & QueRhythmic
Millennium Mix
DJ Jammy D