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Sat. June 22nd 2024 Ship Point (Inner Harbour) $45-$55

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Dead Prez, Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band, Mungo's Hi Fi with Marina P, Blasé Blasé, Paint The Town Red ft. W̱SÁNEĆ ŚW̱ELO₭E, Tank Gyal, DJ Arems

Hip-hop and reggae unite for Day 4 of the 25th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Fest!
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Sat. June 22nd 2024 + Add to Calendar Ship Point (Inner Harbour) (All Ages)
2:00pm - 10:00pm $45 - $55 Advance

Artists

Dead Prez
from New York New York
Macka B
from United Kingdom
Mungo's Hi Fi
from Glasgow United Kingdom
Marina P
from France
Blasé Blasé
from Victoria BC
Paint The Town Red
from Victoria BC
Tank Gyal
Dancehall/reggae/hip hop from Vancouver BC
DJ AREMS
from Vancouver BC

Presented by:

Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society
Resource
Victoria BC
since 2000
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival
Presenter
Victoria BC
since 2003

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Physical tickets at: Destination Greater Victoria , Fascinating Rhythm, Area 51

Event Description

Our big Saturday on our main stage at Ship Point is an ode to the incredible influence of Jamaican rooted music as we celebrate not only reggae, but hip-hop and big bass electronic music that was pioneered by the soundsystems of Jamaica. To celebrate a quarter century of Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, we are honoured to welcome one of hip-hop’s most conscious and hard-hitting acts, DEAD PREZ. Not only does this mark the festival debut of Dead Prez, but marks the duo’s first show in Canada in over a decade. Since the release of their landmark debut album “Let’s Get Free” in 2000, Dead Prez has been recognized as one of hip-hop’s most important acts – balancing hard thumping beats with an unwavering dedication to tackling an endless array of politically pressing issues pertaining to the Black community. MCs Sticman and M1 have proven time and time again – on Dead Prez releases and their numerous guest appearances – that they are among the quickest, smartest, most dedicated political MCs this side of Chuck D (Public Enemy). This is sure to be one of the most powerful, unforgettable hip-hop shows Victoria has seen in quite some time.

Bringing the straight reggae goodness on the bill is our dear friend, UK reggae icon MACKA B & THE ROOTS RAGGA BAND. After nearly four decades, Macka B is recognized as true soldier of reggae, spreading the words of love, unity and resistance against the forces that would try to stop us from realizing that love and unity. Through his remarkable output of records and his popular ongoing web series “Wha Me Eat,” Macka B has carved out a wholly unique place in the world of reggae. His last Victoria appearances left a huge mark on our audiences and we cannot wait to see what him and The Roots Ragga Band bring us under the open sky at the Inner Harbour. Also joining us from the UK on this jam-packed Saturday bill is reggae bass outfit MUNGO’S HI-FI, who will be coming with powerful vocalist MARINA P. There might be no act in the UK doing more to both preserve and push forward big bass reggae music. Their dedication to blending the sounds of Jamaica’s past with new ideas and energy has made them one of the biggest crossover acts in Europe, bringing fans of classic Jamaican music and modern electronic bass together in dancefloor revelry. We're stoked to welcome Victoria’s own ultra smooth R&B/hip-hop blending machine, BLASÉ BLASÉ, who will be laying down their silky grooves and effortlessly cool vocals to bring some serious west coast style to the proceedings. Make sure to get down to Ship Point early for PAINT THE TOWN RED ft. W̱SÁNEĆ ŚW̱ELO₭E, who will be performing a powerful set of Indigenous hip-hop to get the day's live performances started off right. Longtime allies TANK GYAL and DJ AREMS will also be on hand to warm up the system and keep people’s feet moving between bands with the best in reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and more. Join us for the penultimate Ship Point throwdown of our landmark 25th Anniversary!

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Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
wharf and broughton
Outdoor Venue
Capacity1200
Fully Accessible see details

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Dead Prez, Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band, Mungo's Hi Fi with Marina P, Blasé Blasé, Paint The Town Red ft. W̱SÁNEĆ ŚW̱ELO₭E, Tank Gyal, DJ Arems - Oct 31st @ Ship Point (Inner Harbour)

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