Sting Festival
August 16th 2006 10:23
I thought I would check out when the next Sting was then and it turns out it will be in Miami, Florida on September 26th. It has well and truly become a brand with events planned all over the world. The organisers are changing the direction of the event somewhat. They are pushing the peace side of things and adding hip-hop to their list of genres. I suppose it is natural enough to combine hip-hop with dancehall and reggaeton.
The artists at the Miami Sting will include Beenie Man, Wyclef Jean and Trina to name just a few. It sounds interesting enough, but I must admit I have a little problem with reggae being used as the product for those aspiring to be a multi-national corporation. I know a similar criticism can be aimed at others such as Trojan, but I like to relate reggae with your average man or woman on the street. I hate it when it just becomes a part of the broader consumerist culture dominating many nations today.
On a bit of a different note, I did get Pama International’s new record in the post the other day. I will be reviewing it either tomorrow or Friday.
http://stingjamaica.com
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Comment by Mystha B
What a nice site! that's a only one I could find about australian reggae events...
So I'm french selector, I've got a good Sound System who's called Rude Music Selection in Geneva (CH).
So I'm here for year, my dj's partner might come on December and I'm looking for a booker or australian manager to find some gigs in australia, could you help me?
We are one of the most popular sound System in Geneva and we're ready to mash up australian places
Tell me what is possible... Thanks.
florentmeytras@yahoo.fr
Big up!
Comment by Glen
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