Embrace the Jamaican spirit with reggae-inspired food, music and good vibes during a free event in Geelong this weekend.
Reggae Fest will bring together local and international reggae artists during the family-friendly festival at Johnstone Park from noon on Saturday 29 November.
Reggae Fest Foundation secretary Mary-Anne Rosevelt said this year’s event lineup “is amazing” and that she looked forward to people enjoying the free festival.
“We’ve worked really hard to make it a free entry event as we know that families are finding it difficult during these hard economic times,” she said.
“That way, people can enjoy the reggae beats and festivities that we’re putting on and not have to worry about their back pockets.”
Ms Rosevelt said her husband Damian Rosevelt was the “driving force” behind the event and that she was proud to see him showcasing his Jamaican culture.
“People that meet him absolutely adore him, and when you’re around him, you just feel like you’ve got that Jamaican vibe right there with you,” she said.
“His mind is unbelievable, and he’s such a visionary with the biggest heart, so making the event free has made him feel so proud of representing his country of Jamaica.”
New Zealand’s Bradamon Band will headline the event, with African drumming band Asanti Beats and Crown Heights, including lead singer Marvin Priest, also performing on the day.
The event will also feature music by Nicky Bomba and the Bustamento Band, Black Sistaz and Waka Viti Band, Paulo Almeida and Solnation Band, and up-and-coming R&B Melbourne star J Verse.
Visit reggaefestau.com/tickets for tickets to the event.
