2015 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Announces Full Line Up

2015 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Announces Full Line Up

New artists are added to the 2015 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. Reggae royalty including the eight-time Grammy-winning musician and producer Stephen "Ragga" Marley, #1 Billboard Hot 100 chart topper and multi-platinum British artist Maxi Priest and the Grammy-winning production duo Mykal Rose with Sly and Robbie will join the bill.. Plus, two of Jamaica's most anticipated rising stars - roots singer Protoje and danchall vocalist Popcaan - will take the stage. They join previously-announced artists - Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian "Juju Royal" Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Elephant Man, Barrington Levy, Third World, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Busy Signal, Morgan Heritage, Tanya Stephens, Cham T.O.K. and Christopher Ellis. Tickets are available for sale now to the general public. Please visit www.welcometojamrockreggaecruise.com for more info.

Due to the overwhelming demand, the state-of-the-art Norwegian Pearl ship will set sail twice next year. The first 5-night musical voyage departs November 30, 2015 from Miami, Florida with two stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica before its return on December 5, 2015. The second ship leaves Miami, Florida on December 5, 2015 with stops in Falmouth and Ocho Rios, Jamaica before its return on December 10, 2015.

In addition to live concerts, there will be numerous sound systems and DJs on board. Stone Love, King Jammy's, Mighty Crown, Rennaissance, Saxon Sound featuring Tippa Irie, Papa Levi, Muslehead and Mickey Boops, Metro Media, Bass Odyssey, Black Scorpio, Kingston 12 featuring Shinehead and Papalotl will be blazing vibes day and night throughout the cruise.

This cruise is the first of its kind. Never before, has one been able to see reggae's top tier acts for five straight days in such an intimate setting.  Filled with jaw-dropping artists' performances  to legendary jam sessions from world-renowned DJs and sound systems, Jamaican music is celebrated on every spectrum from morning until dawn the next day. Many other entertainment events will be planned to satisfy every reggae lover’s appetite. This cruise is all that is reggae, but especially all that is Jamaica. From the island's themed movie theater selections to pick-up soccer (football) games, to poolside jerk chicken barbq, the Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise will give passengers a slice of the country's culture every day.

For additional information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/welcometojamrockreggaecruise or call 1.800.248.7471.

WATCH the video recap of what transpired on the first 2014 voyage:

Maxi Priest to release new album Easy To Love

Only a handful of singers succeed in transcending their genre without losing the essence of who they are. Superstar Maxi Priest is one of those artists whose own unique vision has led him to tremendous international success, being the first reggae artist to have a No. 1 hit worldwide, including the US Billboard charts.

His new album is as fine a representation of lovers’ rock as you could possibly wish for.  The sophistication he brings to these tracks is the mark of true quality; his effortless blend of reggae, RandB and dancehall has universal appeal. It’s also great to dance to and make love to – important ingredients for a singer who has attracted such a loyal female following.

Lead single “Easy To Love” was a No. 1 smash hit last summer in the reggae charts – evidence that Maxi Priest has a gift for staying fresh. It features legendary Jamaican drum and bass duo Sly and Robbie (famously known as The Riddim Twins) who’ve worked with other prominent artists such as Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, The Rolling Stones, UB40 and Bob Dylan. Sly and Robbie have also played on some of Maxi’s biggest hits: “Wild World,” “Some Guys Have All The Luck,” “Every Little Thing,” “Close To You,” and “Housecall” (featuring Shabba Ranks).

“Without A Woman” features Beres Hammond, and echoes the themes and intensity of James Brown’s “It’s A Man’s World.” Maxi and Beres further a partnership that began with the crossover hit “How Can We Ease The Pain.” Time has deepened the understanding between them and there’s so much soul in this track it hurts. “This song is an appreciation for all women and a gift from the artists,” says Maxi. “Sometimes we forget to simply say ‘thank you’ – as without you, there is no us.”

“This album is about time, and a moment,” says Maxi Priest. When singing “Angel Wings,” Maxi envisioned himself in Jamaica surrounded by nature. The delicate, aching need of this track demonstrates just how far reggae has evolved in the new era. Other tracks, like “Fire In The Skies” and “I Could Be The One,” simply defy categorization and are living proof of Maxi Priest’s musical versatility.

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Plenty of WOW Factor as Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling, Maxi Priest and The Wailers play WOWfest

House legends Paul Oakenfold and Danny Rampling, and reggae stars Junior Marvin of Bob Marley's Wailers and Maxi Priest are amongst the first headliners for this summer's brightest new festival in August on the Isle of Wight - WOWfest, a 3 day music extravaganza on August 17th - 19th  featuring some of the world's top acts in what promises to be one of the most outstanding global parties of the year.

Top name DJ's and a strong reggae line-up dominate the bill so far, with many more names still to be announced, and if you like to party, then WOWfest will be exceeding all expectations with some of the world's biggest names gathered for the weekend. Friday night sees an impressive start with the Mondays' maracas man Bez's Acid House Night twisting a few melons on the Global Stage with his Madchester madness, whilst dubstep originators Smith and Mighty & special guests rock the  One World tent. On Saturday DJ uber-legend Paul Oakenfold takes to the decks to head up an impressive looking Club Yeyo Italia 90 club night on the Global Stage with Danny Rampling & a live set from 808State, and on Sunday, Norman Jay opens the Main Stage alongside Soul 11 Soul before US house maestro Marshall Jefferson headlines a Hacienda - themed closing party to bring the global celebration that is WOWfest to a grand finale, before the expected 20,000 party goers head off into the sunset with a head full of beats, a soul full of love, and a feelgood factor that only the best events provide.

WOWfest boasts a mightily impressive reggae line-up too, with live sets from original acts including Junior Marvin of Bob Marley's Wailers, with UK reggae legends Maxi Priest and Aswad joining Misty in Roots, Black Roots, Macka B and Talisman in what is already the best reggae bill of the year in the UK - with a very special headline act on Saturday still to be announced. And on Sunday there's a particularly strong collection of original ska bands on show including The Beat, The Selecter, Neville Staple of the Specials fame, and Bad Manners ensuring a lively all - day and evening session before the nights come alive at the 6 different Club Nights being hosted across the site over the weekend.

There's also some quality World and Jazz acts on over the weekend, including the likes of Manos De Dios, Terrakota and Baka Beyond on the One World Stage, whilst the Blue Angel Stage plays host to some top performances with Joe Cang, The Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio, Gregg Kofi Brown and Sarah Jane Morris gracing the arena, before the big top transforms into an afterhours swirling burlesque and comedy club. And with the Shaved Fish stage hosting a number of younger up and coming acts, plus the African Village, featuring performance from the Kakatsitsi Master Drummers and others, as well as hosting workshops and ceremonies with activities for all ages, alongside some spectacular theatre, performance and walkabout, there truly is something for everyone going on at WOWfest.

But of course, it's not just about the headliners and entertainment - in this day and age a successful festival must have a high level of eco-awareness to ensure that the footprint of the festival is sustainable. WOWfest provides for eco-conscious festival tourism, encouraging festival - goers to travel the island by bus or bike, not car. The Sunshine Trail cycle route goes right through to the festival, and Island buses are free with WOWfest tickets, so you can take a bus to the site if you don’t fancy the cycling. WOWfest and its sponsoring partners are encouraging festival - related tourism on the Island without cars, as well as using alternative energy sources, preserving water and minimizing waste in a sustainability plan commissioned at the outset. And there's a great choice of food and shopping at WOWfest too, with the emphasis on fair trade, organic and vegetarian as well as locally sourced produce (including workshops from celebrity TV chef Richard Fox with his Love Food Hate Waste cookery roadshow), ensuring WOWfest meets the highest eco standards right from day one – even managing to include an appearance from the UK's greenest band The Phoenix Rose!

WOWfest is a festival whose time has truly come, and thousands are expected to snap up the best priced £99 early bird tickets, which are on sale from the event website www.wowfest.co.uk, before the other headliners and support acts are announced. For details of all the acts playing at WOWfest this year please visit the website www.wowfest.co.uk

WOWfest is also proud to partner the following charities: Oxfam, Solar Aid, Building Schools for Africa, Sustrans, Vegfam and the IW NHS Juba project.

Tickets are available from www.wowfest.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter: #WOWfestIOW and Facebook: WOWfest. To receive WOWfest Newsletters, send your email address to enquiries@wowfest.co.uk.

Ticket Prices:

• Adult Weekender – introductory early birds ONLY £99
• Islander Adult Weekender – limited offer (Island postcodes only) £120
• Adult Weekender – Full Price £140
• Student Weekender – 13 to 17 yr olds £95
• Student Weekender – 13-17 yr olds introductory early bird £85
• Young Weekender – 12 yrs & under (limited numbers) FREE
• Adult Camping Pass £20
• Student Camping Pass (accompanied 13-17 yr olds) FREE
• Young Camping Pass (accompanied 12s & under) FREE
• Car Parking Weekend Permit £30
• Car Parking Day Permit £15
• Day tickets – (limited numbers) £75
• Day tickets – 12 yrs & under (limited numbers) FREE

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