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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!
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
Hard-copy tickets
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 pertain... more...Venue
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
wharf and broughton Victoria BC