Modculture News: Boss Sounds Reggae Festival

Jimmycliff The Boss Sounds Reggae Festival, the UK’s biggest reggae festival will take place on the 18th and 19th of November at the University of Northumbria.

The festival covers all areas of Jamaican music, with artists lined up to appear including Jimmy Cliff (pictured), Prince Buster, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Horace Andy, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Janet Kay, Dennis Bovell’s Dub Band Trojan Sound System, Pama International + DJ Don Letts. The event is in assocation with Trojan Records.

Read on after the turn for the full line-up and daily breakdown of events. Or for more details, visit www.jumpinhot.com.

Saturday 18th November 2006
Venue: Northumbria University
Featured Artists: Horace Andy, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Janet Kay, Dennis Bovell’s Dub Band, Trojan Sound System + DJ Don Letts
Location: Kings Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST
Time: 3pm-LATE
Tickets: £20.00 + booking fee

Saturday 18th November 2006
Venue: World Headquarters
Boss Sounds Official After Show Party
Featured Artists: DJ Don Letts plus special guests
Location: Curtis Mayfield House, Newcastle upon Tyne
Time: 12 midnight to 4am
Tickets: £7.00 – available from Trent House

Sunday 19th November 2006
Venue: Northumbria University
Featured Artists: Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee “Scratch Perry, Pama International, DJ Don Letts
Location: Kings Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST
Tickets: £25.00 + booking fee