Reggaetown celebrates 10 years with a return to its original home in Kuranda.

WITH a decade of history in the North Queensland music scene, Reggaetown World Music Festival is back where it all began on September 1, bringing with it a classic line-up of the fest’s favourite acts.

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With New Zealand heroes Katchafire, Australia’s own Blue King Brown and Jamaica’s Gramps Morgan from Morgan Heritage heading up the big celebration of all things reggae, roots and world music, other acts on the 2012 bill include Rize Of The Morning Star, Bobby Alu, Zennith, J MO & 3 Beans 5, Sista Itations, Tuff Tumas and Kanaka. Of course, they’ll be market and food stalls, yummy food and the famous relaxed vibe that the festival is known for.

Natalie Pa’apa’a from Blue King Brown said she and the rest of the band couldn’t wait to return to Kuranda Amphitheatre, after playing their first North Queensland show there at Reggaetown 2005.

“We’re ready for the tropics and ready to return to the awesome vibes of Reggaetown World Music Festival,” she says.
To celebrate Reggaetown’s 10th anniversary, Lion House Music, House Of Marley and The Cairns Post’s weekly entertainment guide Hit has a huge prize pack to give away. Included is a House Of Marley Bag Of Rhythm (pictured), House Of Marley headphones, CDs, T-shirts and tickets the main event.

Reggaetown World Music Festival is Saturday, September 1, at Kuranda Amphitheatre. For more information and tickets, see reggaetown.com.au

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