Reggae News Australia
13/05/08
10:55:11 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae, Reggae International, OZ Reviews and Interviews, OZ Tours Exclusive rastainoz.com interview with Luciano the MESSENJAH: By Sistarjulie
Luciano: What really inspire me is the love for the almighty and the love for Jah people.
12/05/08
11:42:10 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae The Real Thing! Higher Fyah Reggae in WA : Submitted by rastainoz.com
May 16 Friday Fremantle - HIGHER FYAH! BAR ORIENT THIS FRIDAY After the madness of a complete SELL OFF last friday night be sure to get down to Bar Orient early this Friday to avoid disappointment! This week The Empressions will be joined by Perths legendary sound JAH WISDOM with Mr Pull up himself - Jah Clint, the dancehall Gad and party starter!, alongside General Justice.
11:24:01 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae Reggae to Hip Hop Mercury Brisbane this Sat 17th: Submitted by rastainoz.com
LIMBIE'S FUNDRAISER, SATURDAY 17th MAY, 2008 at the MERCURY NITECLUB, 383 Adelaide St, BRISBANE Dancehall, Bashment, Reggae, Reggaeton, Hiphop, Ragga, RnB, with Rhythm Collision Sound and resident DJ's dj Blend - dj Mista - dj Malakai - dj Tuini - dj Premix, Entry: $10
Kiwi Reggae Band Banned- Must have Aussie support band: From Goldcoast.com.au
The weekend show, dubbed 'A Night of Magic Kiwis', was to be a reunion of old mates Kevin Borich, Larry Morris, rock revivalist Tom Sharplin and reggae band The Herbs who have known each other for decades from their early days in NZ.
09/05/08
11:59:20 am, Categories: Reggae International European Gays Trying To Stop Dancehall Music- Third World Super Star Sizzla: From one876entertainment.com
"they need to stop trying to force their Eurocentric ideals on us and spread their propoganda. They have been doing it for centuries, trying to oppress black people, and our artistes represent poor black people and their continued efforts is depriving the communities which these artistes support of necessary income. We have a right to freedom of speech, and we will continue to exercise that right," she said.
12:22:40 am, Categories: Reggae International Reggae and Dancehall Artistes Uniting Against Censorship: From ReggaeTimes.com
The reality, he observes, (Mutabaruka) is that Red Stripe Beer is pulling out because the powerful lobbyists of the gay community has also done so. He considers Red Stripe Beer’s action to be a hypocritical one.
08/05/08
09:51:51 am, Categories: New Zealand Reggae Wellington New Zealand Reggae Scene with NiceUp
May is set to be a big month of reggae around the country, kicking off at HAVANA BAR, FRIDAY 9 MAY, when visiting selector TOMMY FLOWERS (AK) hits town, alongside Newtown's own, ART OFFICIAL - free entry, 9pm start!
07/05/08
09:42:44 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae Rhythm Collision this weekend in Brisbane: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Saturday 10th May Rhythm Collision presents - Boom Shot #10. The freshest in dancehall, consicous roots, bashment and reggae vibes upstairs at The Step Inn, 186 Brunswick Street, The Valley. Selection from:
Rhythm Collision Sound, Mo' Vybez Crew (Zimbabwe) and Selecta Bing. All starts 9pm, entry $8 or $5 before 10pm. Lucky door prize of reggae CD pack from Didgeridoo Records. Note: Zimbabew's Mo' Vybz Crew playing instead of Ras George as originally billed as he now cannot mek this session
05/05/08
DANCEHALL REGGAE ARTIST: The beast is at the door!: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Peter Thatchell and his Campaign to Kill Dancehall Music
The man behind the 'The Stop Murder Music campaign' Australian-born Peter Thatchell who resides in England became famous for his statements 'Porn can be good for you' and 'Was Jesus Gay' but for Reggae Music lovers he is also becoming famous for trying to silence any Reggae Dancehall artist that don't agree with him and sign the (Gay) Reggae Compassionate Act.
08:35:11 am, Categories: Reggae International Japan Stands Firm with Dancehall Reggae: From Jamaica Gleamer
"in the 1980s roots reggae music was very popular in Japan with Bob Marley, but it was underground. Now, however, reggae music has gotten very popular.
07:54:05 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae WA - HIGHER FYAH PAYS TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY: Submitted by rastainoz.com
This Friday 9th April, Higher Fyah (at Bar ORIENT Fremantle) pays tribute to the Third Worlds first superstar, Bob Marley on the anniversary of his passing. Nesta Robert Marley was born on 6.2.45 and sadly passed at the young age of 36 on 11.5.81. The prolific songwriter touched many hearts and changed lives in his brief life, leaving an immense catalogue of work.
04/05/08
11:34:33 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae Guidance Records Sydney Reggae, African and Jazz: Submitted by rastainoz.com
If you're serious about music then Guidance is the place for you. We're passionate about sounds and understand the profound impact that music has on peoples lives. Great music defines special moments and makes them memorable.
03/05/08
04:00:24 pm, Categories: Reggae International Redstripe and Dancehall Reggae The Epic Battle: From the Jamaica Gleaner
Beenie Man says he will perform for free if Red Stripe products are not sold at the event.
The Red Eyes LIVE in Melbourne May 16th: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Since their inception in 2002 THE RED-EYES have played killer shows!
01/05/08
11:27:45 am, Categories: Reggae International UB40 - Two Replace One: From TIMESONLINE UK
Lead singer Ali Campbell would be replaced by a new member, his brother Duncan Campbell. Who will share vocal duties with fellow Birmingham reggae performer Maxi Priest
10:14:24 am, Categories: Reggae International Dancehall Wars and the Jamaica boycott: From the Jamaica Star by Blakka's Box
Mainstream media, are attempting a 'shock and awe' approach to confronting the idea of Jamaican homophobia. They're trying to shock people into believing that we have gangs of wicked Jamaicans on every street corner, armed, angry and looking for gay people to murder.
29/04/08
09:57:18 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae The Nomad, KING MARONG and DJ AMANDA KING at the Revolver Melbourne: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Friday 16th May - Afrobeats and live dub/reggae at the Revolver Upstairs Melbourne
28/04/08
10:59:42 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae, New Zealand Reggae, Reggae International, Views, Reggae Africa Are Gays trying to make Reggae into slave music? Reggae fights back: From Maria Jackson
Who are they to tell us what we can and cannot say in our music? All my life I have been listening to everything from hip-hop to rock and roll and it strikes me as odd when all these other genres have as much if not more violent and anti social content, that they would come after reggae.
26/04/08
03:07:23 pm, Categories: Reggae International Dancehall wars and the Jamaica boycott: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Some news from the Dancehall Wars front as Canada leads the war on Jamaica!
Griffiths says targeting a country as poor as Jamaica is pointless.
"They think they can bring the country to its knees. The country's already on its ankles."
24/04/08
11:46:28 pm, Categories: Reggae International Gay power used against third world reggae hero Bounty Killer: Submitted by rastainoz.com
The gay rights activist group Outrage have vowed to have all of dancehall artiste Bounty Killer’s Deadly Alliance Tour of Europe concerts cancelled and have so far been almost completely successful. The Deadly Alliance Tour is still underway with planned concerts in France, Italy, Belgium, and Switzerland. Tickets are selling fast do to the other concerts cancelations
05:48:02 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae Chant Down Productions MORE FIRE 83: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Sydney's ranking reggae crew Firehouse (L.Static, Nardo and Adrian) always rock a dance, as they deliver their big bad selection of ska, rocksteady, roots, dancehall and exclusive dubplates in deadly soundsystem style.
12:09:28 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae DNBBQ This Saturday Dj MArky & Stamina Mc (SYD) : Submitted by rastainoz.com
This Saturday - DNBBQ featuring Dj Marky and Stamina MC.at the Manning Bar Sydney. 6pm - 3am This Sunday - Sub'erb Sessions featuring Pitch Black (NZ) @ Bald face stag 6pm-10pm Please reply with your full name to foreigndub@gmail.com with DNBBQ or Pitch Black in the subject. The first 3 to do so will get 1 single pass to DNBBQ (name to be on the door) to this event. Also we have 10 passes for Pitch Black to give away.The first 10 to do so will get 1 single pass to Pitch Black (name to be on the door) to this event.
12:03:28 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae African Musical Master Chris Berry Live In Cairns: Submitted by rastainoz.com
New York master musician Chris Berry brings the power of ‘N’Jinji’ to Cairns on Wednesday 7th of May at the Sapphire Tapas Bar.
N’Jinji: the intense energetic field created by interweaving rhythms, melodies and harmonies that evokes dance, healing and elevated emotional states.
22/04/08
11:55:01 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae Australia's Dub Master "The Technician" Music for Download: rastainoz.com
“Return of Trojan Horse" Part 1 and 2”, is now available for downloading Here
The Technician is based in Ballarat and is a Artist, Sound engineer and Dub Producer!
21/04/08
Spragga Benz tour CANCELLED for Austalia: Submitted by rastainoz.com
The Australian tour promoter for the Spragga Benz Tour, in Melbourne has fallen ill, and has been forced to cancelled the tour for Cairns, Byron Bay, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. rastainoz.com is sad to report this and send our best for the promoter to get well soon.
02:02:51 am, Categories: Reggae International Rock, Reggae and Punk the year history was made 1978: From The Guardian UK
It was 5 August 1976 and Eric Clapton was drunk, angry and on stage at the Birmingham Odeon. 'Enoch was right,' he told the audience, 'I think we should send them all back.' Britain was, he complained, in danger of becoming 'a black colony'
the hypocrisy was breathtaking: Clapton's career was based on appropriating black music, and he had recently had a hit with Bob Marley's 'I Shot the Sheriff'.
20/04/08
11:41:04 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae "Boom Shot Ten" in Brisbane full of Reggae vibes: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Saturday 10th May Rhythm Collision presents - Boom Shot #10. The freshest in dancehall, consicous roots, bashment and reggae vibes upstairs at The Step Inn, 186 Brunswick Street, The Valley BRISBANE. Selection from Rhythm Collision Sound, Ras George (Zimbabwe) and Selecta Bing. All starts 9pm, entry $8 or $5 before 10pm. Lucky door prize of reggae CD pack from Didgeridoo Records (see Australia Gig Guide for more Brisbane shows) Flyer HERE
Ethiopia Reggae Star behind bars for hit and run: The Addis Fortune By WUDINEH ZENEBE
Teddy Afro Behind Bars in Ethiopia - Ethiopia’s sensational stage performer, Tewodros Kassahun – popularly known as Teddy-Afro - on, April 16, 2008, to the Addis Abeba Central Prison Centre after the Federal High Court eighth criminal bench, adjourned to rule over his appeal for right of bail on charges of murder.
19/04/08
11:29:35 pm, Categories: Reggae International Caribbean Urban Music Awards 2008: From jamaicans.com
The 1st Ever Caribbean Urban Music Awards 2008 @ The Prestugous Reggae Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica On The 26th Of April 2008!!! JOIN BEENIE MAN, SHAGGY, SIZZLA, PAPOOSE, CHERINE ANDERSON, VOICEMAIL, BOBBY VALENTINO, T.O.K, & MORE.
18/04/08
Australian Reggae live on the Net! Raz Bin Sam and Lion I Band: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Greetings To All at rastainoz.com .. Blaze Fire are proud to announce that with the help and support of our friends at 'Electric Visual', 'Raz Bin Sam & The Lion I Band' will be playing at the BOOST MOBILE SURF SHOW this Sunday. WATCH THIS LIVE ON THE NET READ ON!!
New Zealand reggae in Manly Sydney: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Thursday 24 April - New Zealand reggae band "This Version" in the Steyne Hotel, Manly (Syndey NSW). Free entry. From 9pm-3am.
17/04/08
12:12:39 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae Krazy Dayv, Dollamix and Rebel Bass Soundsytem NZ this Friday: Submitted by rastainoz.com
THE NICE UP, Its a Dancehall Party!
Run, come and jam The Backroom @ Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay, this Friday night April 19th for a dance party - Jamaica Style!
15/04/08
09:11:57 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae Wed 16 Apr West End Brisbane: Burglary Benefit Gig - Ruby Blue, Chai, Shen + friends: Submitted by rastainoz.com
West End: Burglary Benefit Gig - Ruby Blue, Chai, Shen + friends Featuring jazz reggae group Ruby Blue, Chai, and opening with a shortened version of Shen's usual World Music Wednesday improvisations.
This Wednesday April 16th at 7:30 at 124 Boundary Street, West End, Brisbane there will be a benefit gig at The Forest to help out the folks at Marly St who were burgled recently.
12:04:13 pm, Categories: Reggae International Reggae legends make Israel a Pessah destination: From The Jerusalem Post By DAVID BRINN
When Guil Bronstein decided to throw a reggae party during Hol Hamoed Pessah, he knew exactly who he wanted to bring to perform.
14/04/08
Australia - Luciano and Mikey General take REGGAE to the outback FREE!
A show has been added to the HORACE ANDY, LUCIANO & MIKEY GENERAL with FULL BAND tour now playing Sydney and supported by the BHP Billiton Corporate Community Program, Luciano, Mikey General & Jack Scorpio only, will play 4 shows with 3 Free shows in outback Australia where a large part of the population is Aboriginal
10:38:57 pm, Categories: Reggae International Red Stripe Beer Pulls out of Reggae!: From Jamaica Gleaner
Red Stripe hits negative dancehall
13/04/08
09:20:32 pm, Categories: Reggae Africa Reggae survives in Zimbabwe: From AllAfrica.com
Zimbabwe: Duo on Mission to Spread Jah's Message
08:37:59 pm, Categories: Reggae International Sri Lanka's King of Reggae Rohantha : From Sunday Times online
Rohantha is one of the leading reggae musicians in Sri Lanka today. Hailing from Kandy, Rohantha performed at Garden Club Kandy recently with the participation of a large number of local and foreign audience, where he launched his first album.
08:18:00 pm, Categories: New Zealand Reggae GHETTO RED HOT Hip Hop/Dancehall Reggae New Zealand: From the NiceUp Crew
Aotearoa's hottest Hip-Hop/Dancehall night - GHETTO RED HOT - hits the Capital Wellington once more, this FRIDAY 18 APRIL @ GOOD LUCK BAR! Featuring very special guest, NZ legend - STINKY JIM & Newtown don - ART OFFICIAL - with THE MIGHTY ASTERIX on mic control. This will be a night dedicated to a sub genre which is a mash-up of two worlds - the street music of Hip-Hop and Dancehall fresh from yard. With the latest blazing GHETTO RED HOT MIX available on the night - beats drop 10pm!
12/04/08
05:15:35 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae Dancehall Champion Sound and Dubmarine in Brisbane: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Champion Sound and dance floor fillers Dubmarine are joining forces to bring together a massive evening of deep down Bass Driven culture, Reggae, Dancehall and Drum n Bass. By Combining live band, Selectas and Djs all playing through Queensland's only custom built reggae Sound System with 10 kW of pure power, the night is set to be an ode to, and celebration of, everyone's favourite frequency!
Could Jamaica learn from Tasmania’s experience with Gay rights groups?
Tasmania and Jamaica may have more in common then both being Islands.
Both have a big neighbour north of them.
Both have a large Tourism market from that neighbour and other parts.
Both have a problem with gay rights groups.(or Pink Money)
11/04/08
11:16:15 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae Soca with Spin D Music next Friday: Submitted by rastainoz.com
It's TIME 2 CELEBRATE 4 years of SPIN D MUSIC!! We're gonna get Mad, Craaazy, TIZIK on FRIDAY 18th April @ Jacksons on George!!!
10/04/08
Aboriginal Reggae history in Australia: From stripedsunlight.blogspot.com
Wrong Side Of The Road is a ground breaking 1981 Australian film, road movie, rock documentary, musical drama, it followed 2 days of life on the road for two Aboriginal rock/reggae bands which were largely unknown to mainstream Australia.
09/04/08
12:00:39 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae Reggae band DABAS Cairns: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Local Roots Reggae band Dabas playing this Friday night at GreenAnt Cantina - 183 Bunda Street, Cairns. Free entry.
Dabas is the creation of Torres Strait Islander musician and songwriter Waipila Tikak Sabadi Kerry (Soccer)
08/04/08
10:44:47 am, Categories: New Zealand Reggae April Reggae Runnings in Wellington NZ: From the NiceUp Crew
April continues the heavyweight vibes with lots on to check around the country:
10:37:49 am, Categories: Reggae International Red Stripe Beer joins Gays in war on Reggae: from Maria Jackson
MJ CALLS FOR REGGAE/DANCEHALL COMMUNITY TO BOYCOTT RED STRIPE
by: MJ 10:25:55 am, Categories: Austalian Reggae REGGAE DANCEHALL ON BLAST in Sydney April 19th!!
To celebrate a decade of playing and promoting Jamaican music in Sydney, FIREHOUSE hold a birthday bash on April 19. Consider yourself invited!
07/04/08
10:15:12 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae Reggae at Jackson on the George Sydney with Spind D Music
Spind D Music April 18th at Jackson on the George Sydney
The Very Good Agency NEW BLOG based in Australia and New Zealand: Submitted by rastainoz.com
A NEW BLOG and PROMOTERS for reggae in Australia and New Zealand, The Very Good Agency functions primarily to connect artists with their fans both live and through the use of electonic mediums. We choose to work with artists we respect and feel represent the very best of local talent.
05/04/08
02:02:11 am, Categories: Reggae International Gay civil rights groups call for boycott of anything Jamaican or Reggae: From Three Dollar Bill
Canada's national gay lobby group Égale and the international Metropolitan Community Church, are launching an international boycott of all Jamaican goods, tourism and services if they dont accept Gays and Lesbians and introduce a national pro-gay education campaign!!!!! (Jah Save the Children!)
04/04/08
Humboldt home of California Ganja welcome Katchfire from New Zealand:
Humboldt: It's a pretty good weekend for reggae. Friday April 4th at the Mateel it's an evening of "indigenous reggae" featuring Katchafire, a Maori reggae band from New Zealand on its first American tour,
07:40:38 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae Perth WA - Higher Fyah Africa and Europe Dancehall Tribute This Weekend: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Outside of Jamaica two of the biggest reggae dancehall nations are Zimbabwe and Germany fe real. So this week Higher Fyah we are featuring dem both with RastaFyah and BassD!!
07:20:10 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae A Bit of Reggae at the LEICHHARDT COUNCIL’S ACOUSTICA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008: Council Press Release
Steel Skin and Wood will have audiences grooving to the reggae beats of this young, upcoming band
03/04/08
08:24:48 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae Canberra comes back alive with Reggae: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Hey rastainoz.com,
I'm glad to inform you that your information about reggae and the ACT is now WRONG!:
"No reggae for this month in ACT as reggae addicts become suicidal"
From April 2008 there will be a MONTHLY reggae night here in Canberra called "CAPITAL DUB STYLE"
Salmonella Dub’s Rebottled CD & Vinyl launch tour Sydney and New Zealand: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Salmonella Dub’s new album Heal Me is on the cusp of platinum. Their Heal Me tonic limited edition bonus disc is tipping gold.
12:10:33 am, Categories: New Zealand Reggae Reggae Music Helps Stop Drunk Driving: From the Gisborne Herald
New Zealand Wairoa College students Aromia Spooner, Ethan Browne and Lynette Tipuna of CreateC8, with their smoky, sultry sound, pumped a reggae funk tune to win the $2000 grand prize at Gisborne's War Memorial Theatre on Saturday
02/04/08
11:38:23 pm, Categories: New Zealand Reggae CRATE KILLAZ - THE NEW ZEALAND DUBPLATE STORY - MORE FIRE RECORDS (2008): From Niceup Crew
CRATE KILLAZ is the first release of its kind in Aotearoa - a collection of dubplates from New Zealand reggae crews that spans a generation of sound-system culture from the North to the South.
11:44:24 am, Categories: Reggae International Maxi Priest is UB 40's new lead singer: From Jamaica Observer
Internationally-acclaimed reggae crooner, Maxi Priest, is now the lead singer for the British reggae band, UB40, according to reports.
Reggae Band Fyah Walk CD Lauch 'Sunrise Red' April 12: Submitted by rastainoz.com
FYAH WALK - A young Australian male of mixed European background grows up in middle suburban Melbourne and in his early teenage years is introduced to reggae music by a friend at school.
If We Were Gods in Bryon Bay April 18th: Submitted by rastainoz.com
April 18 2008 9:00pm Beach Hotel Byron Bay, New South Wales And down to South Australia on:
May 10 2008 9:00pm Grace Emily Hotel Adelaide City
01/04/08
RED EYES at the Greensleeves Australian launch: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Australian Reggae Band THE RED EYES on tour in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania!
11:39:19 am, Categories: Reggae International Reggae News from Maria: Submitted by rastainoz.com
Lady Shelly refuses to sleep with producers!
31/03/08
11:43:51 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae Reggae back at the Laundry every Wednesday Melbourne: Submitted by rastainoz.com
RING THE ALARM! REGGAE WEDNESDAYS at the LAUNDRY 50 Johnston St. Firzroy Melbourne
11:25:08 pm, Categories: Austalian Reggae ROOTS NATION one show only! Melbourne: Submitted by rastainoz.com
ROOTS NATION Strictly Roots & Reggae Music from around the world!
FEATURING DIRECT FROM KINGSTON, JAMAICA International Reggae stars: HORACE ANDY, LUCIANO & MIKEY GENERAL with FULL BAND
11:20:05 am, Categories: Reggae International 'Gays War on Reggae' focuses on one of Dancehall music top artist Bounty Killer: From www.pinknews.co.uk
Met Police criticised for allowing gay hate concert