Island Vibes Festival 2013

Hailed for its environmental integrity, Island Vibes Festival returns for its 8th year at the end of October 2013 and brings with it a range of over 80 musical acts to entertain crowds for three fun-filled days.

The unique Reggae, Soul and Dub event also boasts a huge range of activities suitable for everyone in 2013, incorporating the tastes of both Vibe fanatics and newcomers delightfully.

From creative workshops and a children’s program to the sculptured stages hosted by the crew from Earth Frequency Festival, it’s plain to see why this animated market village pumped full of energy has a reputation for being the best at what it does.

Island Vibe festival also prides itself on being drug and alcohol free, so as you enjoy listing to the likes of Electro-Reggae Hip-Hop masters Electric Punanny or Dub/Reggae queen Soom T, you won’t have to worry about nursing the hangover the next day!

So feast your eyes upon the amazing range of acts below and prepare yourself because Stradbroke Island, you’re in for a treat!

Island Vibes 2013 line-up:

Silva MC & Jah Red Lion / Soom T & J Star / Electric Punanny Andydub, Bass Bin Laden, Bat Hazzard, Billy Dread,Blunt Instrument,Bobby Alu, Bruthadingo, Bunna Lawrie, Chocolate Strings, Choon Goonz, Clare Quinn, Dakini, Darky Roots, Die Rude, DJ Z.I.V, Drew ID, Dub Terminator ft. Ras Stone, Dubmarine, Duos, Ebb n Flo, El Moth, Goosebumpz, Griff, Ill Gates, J:Kenzo, Joelism, Katia Demeester, Kingfisha, Kodiak Kid, Kryptamystik, Liam Niko, Lubdub, Marz, Midgimberry Road, Midium, Miss Renee Simone, Nadian Idris, Oka, Operon, Organikismness, Papa Bitcho, PR:Incest, Q Crew, Schwarr, Simangavole, Siva Mai, Sketch The Rhyme, Soulware, Spankinhide, Sticky Fingers, Straddie Island Singers, Stryka D, The Bandawalla Moons, The Bennies, The Island All Star Cabaret ft Space Cowboy & Tiger Lil, The Link Lifeline, The Matchstick, The Mouldy Lovers, The Pippi Lips, The Salt Lickin’ Hicks, The Strides, Uncomfortable Science Untii Tuttii, Yeshe, Yulu Burri Ba Dancers, Zennith.

What: Island Vibes Festival 2013
Where: Minjerribah, Stradbroke Island, Australia
When: Friday 25th – Sunday 27th October 2013
More info: www.islandvibe.com.au

By Chelsea Forsyth