BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress presents in association with partners including Reggae Fraternity UK, Sound System Outernational, Goldsmiths, University Of London, ReggaeGlobal & Culture 2022, Chaaawaaa Radio, Shining Stars and BTWSC/African Histories Revisited, the London, UK hub event marking International Reggae Day.
International theme: Ska @ 60
UK theme: Lovers Rock @ 50/Region Focus: Bristol/Southampton
2022 Provisional programme
Allison Mason (Shining Stars): event host.
5.30-6.15pm Chaaawaaa Radio DJ set
6.15-6.20pm Welcome message
6.20-6.45pm Jamaica @ 60
6.45-6.50pm Reggae Tree Update
6.50-7.10pm Music Industry messages from industry bodies and industry awareness messages
7.10-7.40pm Ska @ 60
7.40-8.00pm IRD UK People’s Choice Winners
8.00-8.30pm IRDUK Region Focus: Southampton/Bristol
8.30-8.45pm Lovers Rock @ 50
9.00-10.00pm Multi-DJ Set – a) In Memoriam Set* b) Lovers Rock @ 50 Set c) ??? d) Women’s Choice????
10.00-midnight Shining Stars Artist Showcase
*We’ll include a memorial to Nicky Thomas and need to research to find out date on which he died in 1990??? >>>>>>>>> If you can corroborate his date of death, please email: bbmbmc@gmail.com
Supporting IRD London UK 2022 Fresh Radio London: ReggaeGlobal & Culture 2022 ; Under The Reggae Tree: FreshFMLondonRadio.com; Feferity Radio: Afro Reggae Show: FeferityLondon.co.uk
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Book IRD UK and BBMM (British Black Music Month) events at: www.BBM.eventbrite.com
Also check www.IRDUK.co.uk for updates, including IRD UK People’s Choice UK Reggae Music Polls and IRD events licensing form.
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