Mission Statement.
Bayside Rocks Festival is not merely an event, it is a journey directed by the unifying languages of the Arts. This festival invites the world to be a captive audience to the inherent transcending appeal of works by musical artists embodied by peace, love and unity. In This consciousness evolution we must be ready. As Gandhi so humbly said: “be the change you want to see in the world” so on Saturday November 20th, Bayfront Park Miami will showcase the beauty we are capable of and an expression of the connected energies that we share hence from which we grow. We are all infinitely connected, we are all one!
About Us:
Launched in 2010, Bayside Rocks Festival was principally initiated as a full day celebration of cultural awareness and consciousness as manifested here in the United States. Bayside Rocks Festival was designed to cater to all genuine cultural expressions and aesthetics. It has been well received by persons of eclectic tastes who hail from all walks of life. Bayside Rocks Festival is an exhibition of vision for the arts, and for the creative expressions of the community. As a developing cultural celebration and explosion, Bayside Rocks Festival steadfastly maintains its cultural presence as its foundation in today’s rapidly changing market. Bayside Rocks Festival is a true festive occasion for all to enjoy.
Contact Us
Bayside Rocks, Inc
253 NE 2nd Street Unit 2203
Miami Fl, 33132
T: 305.763.4509
F: 305.914.5820
E: info@baysiderocksfestival.com
Venue: Bayfront Park Miami
Date: Saturday Nov 20, 2010
Time: 3pm – Midnight
Greek dub artist Vlastur performing live @ the 6th Athens Legalize Cannabis Festival in May 2010
Salt Lake City based Mana Poly All-Stars is among a diverse group of independent artists named as Winners of the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMA) program. Mana Poly All-Stars release “Gunshots” was named the winner of the Social Action Song category.
Fusion reggae band, Mana Poly All-Stars, ingeniously combines sultry R&B vocal stylings with the prominent basslines and drum patterns of Jamaican reggae. “Gunshots” is a tale of two true life stories destroyed by senseless gun crimes and gang violence. Mana Poly All-Stars call all who hear this song to action—unite. In addition to many music award nominations, this IMA award is the second award won by this dynamic group. Their first victory was at the 5th Annual Orange County Music Awards in 2006.
Reflecting the breadth of the independent music community, this year’s IMA Winners and Finalists were culled from thousands of submissions worldwide, including the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Cuba, China, Mongolia, Republic of Guinea, Israel, South Africa, Italy, France and Sweden. Additionally, they represent every level of experience including a variety of seasoned recording artists.
A 50-person judging panel consisting of influential artists and industry decision makers including Peter Gabriel, Suzanne Vega, Roger Daltrey, George Jones, Buddy Guy, Keith Urban, James “Blood” Ulmer, Butch Walker,
Paquito D’Rivera, Lee Ritenour, and others determined this year’s
Winners in 50+ Music and Design categories.
The following artists are among those who received Independent Music Awards alongside Mana Poly All-Stars this year: Martin Sexton (Live Performance Album), Jaime Lidell (Pop/Rock Album), Dan Zanes (Children’s Album), The Cute Lepers (Punk Album), April Smith (Pop/Rock Song), Sweatshop Union (Rap/ Hip-Hop Song), The Redwalls (College Label Release, Drexel University), Blackheart Records (Indie Label Web Site), Leerone (Music Video), The Trews (Hard Rock/ Metal Song), The Wilders (Alt. Country Album),Tony Trischka (Americana Album), Jeff Healey (Blues Album), Dengue Fever (World Fusion Album) and Lucy Wainwright Roche (Folk/ Singer-Songwriter Song).
Additionally, many past IMA Winners and Finalists credit the program for boosting their profile with festival and club talent buyers, distributors, publishers, radio programmers, record label A&R and fans. Previous winners include Apples In Stereo, Koko Taylor, Lacuna Coil, Joan As Policewoman, Miguel Migs, Sugarcult, Chris Whitley, Richard Julian, Speech, Val Emmich, Hoots & Hellmouth, Bitter:Sweet, Jennifer Nettles, God Forbid, Mary Gauthier, Eleni Mandell, Girl In A Coma, The Mooney Suzuki, Phil Roy, Miko Marks and Kristy Kruger.
For a complete list of program details and Judges for the 8th Annual IMAs go to: www.IndependentMusicAwards.com.
For more information about Mana Poly All-Stars, visit them online: www.myspace.com/manapolyallstars or
contact Jillana S. AhLoe at (801)372-0309.
Welcome to Turkey’s FIRST International Reggae Festival, Unite In Paradise!
Reggae has NOW reached the shores of Turkey and it will continue to spread its love to all that will journey to this paradise of nature.
We will plant a seed on 16 - 19 MAY 2009 with our first
UNITE IN PARADISE REGGAE FESTIVAL.
Thousands of Reggae lovers will unite and celebrate this PARADISE on earth with various LIVE Reggae bands and soundsystems from all around the world.
Some Reggae acts will be headliners and others will be local talent, but all will give us reggae from the HEART!
This form of unity has never been seen in this part of the world and we can all be a part of history by visiting the first ever Reggae festival in Turkey!
“BIG UP” BOB MARLEY!!!
With your LOVE and SUPPORT, UNITE IN PARADISE REGGAE FESTIVAL will GROW stronger and stronger until it is as mighty as the oldest tree.
http://www.uniteinparadise.com
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BLUE LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL
"Get Back To Your Roots"
Saturday 29 November 2008
Time: 3pm until 11pm
Location: Blue Lake Domain, Rotorua
The Blue Lake Music Festival (was Blue Lake Dub Experience) is back again. This time on Saturday November 29, 2008, at the same beautiful venue, the Blue Lake Domain in Rotorua.
Who wouldn't want to watch some hot live gigs in the summer sun amongst the gorgeous redwoods and with Lake Tikitapu for a backdrop? Special guest MCs DLT and DT are going to open up the stage with headliners Rhombus, dDub and Little Bushmen, supported by 1814 and The Midnights, and more bands TBC, it's going to be a spectacular mixture of dub, reggae, roots and soul music.
Gates open at 3pm and there's music until 11pm that night. Kids under 10 are free so get your tickets through Ticketmaster (early bird on now), bring along the tamariki, chilly bin of kai and some sun protection - cuz it's going to be a scorcher. Alcohol and food will be on sale onsite, but you can bring your own food, but not alcohol. Come on, get back to your roots.
Check out http://www.bluelakemusicfestival.co.nz for more details.
Dubconscious is heading North! The Northeast will get a taste of the South this fall when Dubconscious makes their way up the East Coast for their first ever trip through New England. They'll be announcing a slew of Northeastern dates in the coming weeks on the Dubconscious tour page.
"We're excited to be able to finally bring our unique style of music to the region, so if you're into having a positive time, then tell your friends and start getting ready!" explains the band.
At the time of this writing, the tour dates include the following (please double-check the band's tour dates page to confirm):
A statue of late reggae legend Bob Marley has been unveiled in a small Serbian village during a rock festival as a token of peace in the Balkans.
Musicians from Croatia and Serbia were joined by rock fans for the midnight ceremony in Banatski Sokolac. Organisers said Marley, who died in 1981, “promoted peace and tolerance in his music”.
Serbia recently erected a statue of iconic film character Rocky, while Mostar in Bosnia has one of Bruce Lee. Another Serbian village put up a statue to actor Johnny Weissmuller, best known for his depiction of Tarzan.
Serbian musician Jovan Matic and veteran Croatian rock star Dado Topic took the covers off the Marley statue at the Rock Village event. It depicts him holding a guitar, with his fist raised in a defiant pose.
Organisers claim that the Marley statue, which was created by Croatian artist Davor Dukic, is the first monument in Europe to the Jamaican-born star.
Bosnia’s bronze statue of Bruce Lee, erected in 2005, was seen as a symbol against ethnic divisions deepened by the country’s fierce civil war in the 1990s.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/entertainmen t/7579924.stm