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International Reggae Day to be Held Online

The London, UK hub event marking International Reggae Day (IRD) that can be consumed from anywhere with an internet connection!

Published: 17 June 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM
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Subject to copyright clearance there will be various DJs sets, ending with a Dennis Brown tribute set by all DJs on the night

BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress presents International Reggae Day in association with partners including Reggae Fraternity UK, Sound System Outernational, Goldsmiths, University Of London.

The day will run on Wednesday 1 July from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Topics covered will include:

  • State Of British Reggae: The Solutions Forum
  • The Influence Of Marcus Garvey On Reggae
  • Celebrating The Diversity Of British Reggae Music

And subject to copyright clearance: Various DJs sets, ending with a Dennis Brown tribute set by all DJs on the night.

We recommend that you register your interest in advance on the EventBrite page. The whole event is free to attend and open to all.

Check the International Reggae day website for updates.

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