The biggest reggae festival in The Netherlands is back with a stellar lineup! Reggae Lake Fest returns on August 19th and 20th at Gaasperpark in Amsterdam.
The organizers have announced an all-star cast of performers that includes Andrew Tosh, Etana, Maxi Priest, Capleton, T.O.K., Barrington Levy, Steel Pulse, UB40, Alborosie, King Shiloh, and others. Tickets and additional info are available at reggaelake-dot-nl.
The 2023 TD Jerk Fest is set for Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It’s a three-day event that will be filled with various food choices – with an emphasis on jerk food – live music, and overall good vibes.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Johnny Gill on the 11th, with Luciano, Destra and Cham (formerly known as Baby Cham) on the 12th and 13th. Get additional information via jerkfestival-dot-ca.
Popular live music venue, Flamingo Cantina – located at 515 East 6th Street (between Red River & Neches) in Austin, Texas – has just shared their full schedule for the month of August.
On it is veteran reggae artist Mykal Rose, who is confirmed for Friday, August 11th. His twenty-one and older 9pm show will also feature Micah Shalom and Jah Bill. Tickets are available on the Flamingo Cantina’s website.
Next weekend – August 12th and 13th – 406 Events Lawn will host Reggae Under The Rims. This is two days of live reggae music and Afro-Latino beats, starring Jamaican reggae singer Prezident Brown and American Afro-Latin band B-Side Players.
On Saturday (reggae day) Prezident Brown will be joined by Reggae Angels and Brady Shammar, two noteworthy emerging reggae acts. 406 Events Lawn is located at 323 North 14th Street in Billings, Montana.
Veteran reggae artist Mikey General is still on a stint in the United Kingdom. He’s been in the country for the past few weeks promoting his latest single, Up And At Them, which is on the Survive Riddim.
The Rastafarian singer has been doing live shows, interviews and making public appearances across England, and will continue to do so in the month of August. As a matter of fact, he has just been added to the upcoming Marcus Garvey Earthstrong Celebration, scheduled for Thursday, August 17 at Alchemy – 28-30 Saint George’s Walk – in Croydon.
Reggae recording artist Zally is currently promoting his new EP, Am Reggae, released some weeks ago in late May. As the name implies, this is a 100% reggae record. It has a total of seven tracks, no features, and is filled with practical life messages.
Am Reggae can be streamed and/or downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and all other music platforms.
Funfest, the unique festival inspired by families for families, will take place on Emancipation Day – August 1st – at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica. Running time is 10am to 7pm sharp.
Attendees will be treated to some world class entertainment: magicians, contortionists, firebreathers, mascot parade, and of course lots of music. Ryan Dixon will host, DJ Chinny will be on the turntables, and Agent Sasco, Johnmark Wiggan, Ngozi Twins, Zion and The Prodigies Band will perform live.
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