Reggae & Riddim Festival

Returning to help and sooth all our souls in 2024. The healing power of Reggae music will be accessible to all this July. Read more at www.reggaeriddimfestival.com You can buy your tickets from skiddle where there are early bird tickets available at the lowest price possible price for what will be a weekend of beautiful music and culture.

This years event is unique and arguably one of the largest events Urban Circle has ever put on. Building upon an international partnership with Irits Alliance and the Rastafarian Indigenous village. It will become one of the first officially endorsed events for the 60sth Jubilee, commemorating Jamaicas Independence. In a collective effort to make for fairer co production the main aim for this festival is to protect the intangible culture and heritage that Reggae music is part of. A museum will be built at the festival as well as a genuine Rastafari village for all to see and explore and look further into. For stalls and sponsorship please contact events@ucnewport.co.uk.

This project is funded primarily by Arts Council of Wales as well as backed by our long term partner University of South Wales and G Expressions and endorsed by Newport City Council and The National Trust.

Reggae & Riddim Festival
Reggae & Riddim Festival

"Had the pleasure of being able to perform, the crowd were amazing. Wales definitely represented! And well done to all the other artists and especially the team running things! Brilliant festival!"

Raz Lee

"We need more of these reggae events, bless Wales’ sweet reggae music to the world. Amazing weekend bringing lots of people back together. It was a celebration!"

Craig & Debbie

"First time at Newport and got to say it smashed the bigger event, Well done to all the team, and the Rasta teaching, and their drums learnt loads."

Mark C

"White rum, sunshine amazing vibes, prices were spot on drinks were tidy not the usual cheap stuff at festivals, food smashed it and the history behind the event was amazing, can not wait to see what's next"

"Loved every minute of it, especially the compere he was very funny & made it all more enjoyable & fun, I only went to go see Maxi Priest and was not disappointed"

"We had a lovely day. Food was great! Rum punch was great! Music fab!"

"Amazing such a good day and a bonus, Maxi priest actually blew me a kiss, it made my day Well done team! x"

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