Festival Tag

Raggamuffin is Australasia’s premier reggae and roots festival and features an unrivalled line-up of top international and local artists. From new reggae and urban acts to the bona fide legends, the festival has already seen huge artists such as UB40, Mary J Blige, Lauryn Hill, three of Bob Marley’s sons, Ice Cube, Chronixx and Cypress Hill take the stages, alongside Kiwi favourites including Katchafire, House of Shem and Aaradhna. Going into it’s ninth year, the next Raggamuffin will take place on Saturday 20 February 2016 and includes first announcement headlinersRead More

We know exactly what you say about us. And you know what? Yes we are. Especially when it involves creating major waves in Soca. But can you blame us? Given the history between Precision Productions and Kerwin Du Bois, we are betting instead that you will clique up, and help us turn the whole genre on its tail with this new release. Building on the rampant success and natural camaraderie between the two camps, Kerwin and the Precision team are crashing limitations and surging forward with a fresh sound, whichRead More

Raggamuffin is Australasia’s premier reggae and roots festival and features an unrivalled line-up of top international and local artists. From new reggae and urban acts to the bona fide legends, the festival has already seen huge artists such as UB40, Mary J Blige, Lauryn Hill, three of Bob Marley’s sons, Ice Cube, Chronixx and Cypress Hill take the stages, alongside Kiwi favourites including Katchafire, House of Shem and Aaradhna. Going into it’s ninth year, the next Raggamuffin will take place on Saturday 20 February 2016 and includes first announcement headlinersRead More

Guests flocked to Harlem hot spot Red Rooster last evening for a coveted preview of the island’s tastiest festival – the sixth annual Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival taking place on-island November 19-22, 2015. The festival’s fresh new look and star-studded line-up of culinary masters was previewed during the epicurean driven take-over of Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s swanky Ginny’s Supper Club, complete with costumed Crop Over dancers, steelpan drums and New York’s elite. “I’ve been looking forward to a sandwich from Cuz’s all year,” exclaimed Marcus Samuelsson. “There isRead More

The organizers for the Cali Roots Festival present a new two-day Northern California-based event for 2015, the Dry Diggings Festival. Situated in historic gold mining country in Placerville, California a locale which once held the name Dry Diggings in the El Dorado county region outside of Sacramento, the event billed as a music, camping and beer festival, has a variety of activities to close out the 2015 festival season. Music groups are selected by event organizers California Roots Presents and reflect the unique nature of the West Coast reggae styleRead More

Dominica….Home of the Nature Island Food and Drink Festival Roseau, Dominica – Dominica presents the Nature Island Food and Drink Festival, 4 days of culinary excellence and passion. Organized by Vetivert Inc., the festival to be held from July 1st – 4th 2015 incorporates Island Chef Cook-Off Competitions, Mixologist Competitions, Culinary Arts and Ital Food Symposiums and expos and a Farm to Table experience for kids. The festival which has been in operation since 2012 is ideally placed within the summer months taking advantage of the summer tourism rush andRead More

Caribbean People Organization, Inc. Presents Virginia Jerk Fest 2015 Launch Party Caribbean People Organization Hosts a Kick-Off Event Caribbean People Organization, Inc. (CPO) is thrilled to present Virginia’s first food and music jerk festival kick-off event, Jerk Fest 2015 Launch Party. Offering a diverse multi-cultural experience for all ages, the Jerk Fest 2015 will fuse jerk, a traditional Caribbean style of cooking, with music, arts, crafts live entertainment and much more. The CPO will promote the upcoming festival with a launch day party on Sunday, May 31st, 2015 at SpadesRead More

2015 JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL OPENS WITH MAJOR CARIBBEAN & LOCAL STAR POWER Chronixx, De Invader, Destra, Arthur Allain, & more to hit the stage! Saint Lucia – Nestled in what has been termed the Capital of Castries, ‘The People’s Auditorium,’ – the Mindoo Phillip Park, will again serve as the home for the official Opening of the region’s most highly anticipated musical spectacle – the 24th edition of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival. Carded for April 30th, thousands of festival goers are expected to flock to theRead More

The first announcement of performers 13th Seasplash festival Time passes, who waits, and the welcome! So we finally arrived to the first publication of the performers who will perform during the happy, 13th Publication Seasplash festival, also fourth in the series since returned in the unique and magical locations fortress Stinjan near Pula Punta Christo. On this occasion we tried to meet a wide range of musical styles, from traditional to modern devel- oped within the scene that nurtured so. sound system and bass culture, including the names of theRead More

Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2015 with A Difference What started out as a small annual festival to promote and increase the tourism industry in Saint Lucia, has now evolved into an annual mecca for thousands of music revelers scattered globally. Over the years the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival has not only cemented thousands of solid friendships, but has increased the fan base of many performing artistes at local, regional and international levels. According to Director of Tourism Louis Lewis “for more than two decades, the SaintRead More