Trenchtown is much more than a festival arena, it’s a way of life! And he’s just announced the amazing line-up for this year’s Electric Picnic
Reggae, Roots, Ska, Afrobeat, Hip Hop and Rocksteady set the soundtrack to this multi-cultural gem.
Oasis in the Woods is home to three stages and celebrates a melting pot of Jamaican, Irish, Caribbean and African fusion.
By day, Trenchtown brings the sunshine and by night it brings the heat, with a nod to Kingston’s legendary street parties, KINGSTON 12 ARENA turns on its fyah and flames ‘deep into the wee hours.
Trenchtown is filled with music, art, dance and interactive performance, transporting its visitors with sights, sounds and tastes and inviting them to experience a part of Ireland’s new, emerging and evolving culture, paying homage to its roots and influences, while proudly defending a whole culture. Home Entertainment Lineup for 2022…
Ambassador no. 1 of Ireland’s reggae, CIAN FINN, has blazed a musical trail from Ireland’s rugged west coast to the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica and beyond.
His 2015 debut album This Applies featured a performance alongside Max Romeo, among other reggae royalty.
Before releasing his debut solo album, Cian fronted Intinn, an Irish dub and dancehall collective that made an impression big enough to earn them places on the same stages as The Wailers, The Skatalites and UB40.
This year, Cian presents his latest offering, his second solo album – ‘When Were Young’. Ten powerful tracks that travel from melodic lines to heavy bass hits, all best enjoyed live ‘inna da dance.
Light Runners
THE LIGHT RUNNERS feature some of the best reggae musicians from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, Denmark and Ireland and are a rare treat with a story as exciting and interesting as their music.
Band members have fled dictatorships, spent years touring the world with soukous bands and even led gospel choirs. Staying true to ‘Roots Reggae’ the band are in the studio recording their debut album which preaches ‘One Love, Peace and Harmony’ in a time of fake news, war, migration and xenophobia, sending a message of solidarity and unity.
The Light Runners have become synonymous with hypnotic hooks and fluid vocal harmonies with a distinctly African flair, a live show not to be missed.
Veteran Dublin sound system WORRIES OUTERNATIONAL has been promoting reggae and dancehall music at home and abroad for over two decades.
The crew’s legendary Dancehall Styles and Reggae Fever club nights provided a focal point for the scene in the capital for many years, earning them a loyal following in the process. Six selectors make up the current lineup, each bringing their own style and flavor while remaining firmly rooted in Sound System tradition.
A typical jam session includes a quintessential mix of roots, revival, digital and dancehall styles, served up with an infectious energy.
Friday nights on RTÉ 2FM are all about DJ WAX. His playlist selection bounces across the airwaves carrying the freshest Afrobeat, Dancehall, Hip Hop, RnB and prominently features new Irish acts amongst a host of world chart topping artists.
Also performing over the weekend will be Dublin specialists SIM SIMMA, original Dublin based Ska band THE SKATUESQUES, broadcaster, producer and DJ STEVIE G will be joined by REA BRIZY, while Ireland’s original Rasta Soundsystem crew REVELATION SOUND will power The AFRICH trade stage, joined by WORLD BASS CULTURE and many other guests…
Elsewhere in a tropical wonderland, take time to relax, kick back and feel the sand beneath your feet at TREASURE BEACH. Explore the art and cuisine on offer, sample Jamaican blue mountain coffee, Caribbean food and global music from all corners of our emerald isle.
Join the interactive Dance and Drum workshops and get ready to shake your body in the carnival atmosphere with pop-up performances by HAPPY CITY SAMBA BAND, TOP 8 STREET DANCE CYPHER, BABYLONS INFERNO and many, many more…
