Barbados' 2008 Reggae on the Hill event has become the grand finale of the Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival, scheduled from April 20 to 29, 2008.

The Festival will include 3 events:

The Digicel Reggae Beach Party kicks things off

Sunday, April 20, 4pm until midnight

On Lower Bay Street, in association with the Boatyard and the new Whispers restaurant

The Vintage Reggae Show and Party continues the festival

Friday, April 25, doors open at 9pm

At the Plantation Garden Theatre, fused with the venue's popular monthly Boogie Night

Reggae on the Hill caps things off

Sunday, April 27, starts at 11am

At Farley Hill National Park in St Peter

Past Reggae on the Hill festivals have included international reggae artistes such as Steel Pulse , Biggie Irie, Sizzla , Richie Spice, Buju Banton , Beres Hammond , Sean Paul , Maxi Priest , Dobby Dobson, Ken Booth, Boris Gardener and the FAB 5 Band, as well as popular local stars.

Al Gilkes of FAS Entertainment Services (the event producer) has reported that the Festival will include a total of 15 international foreign acts, a new record for the 3-day event.

Marquita Sugrim, Digicel's marketing executive, explained that "Barbados is fast becoming renowned for hosting international sporting and entertainment events, and the Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival is no exception. We are sure that the Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival will satisfy the thousands of reggae lovers attending the 3 events, and they can expect great entertainment."

Digicel is also running a text promotion where listeners can win VIP access to the various events. More contest details are located on the Digicel website .