Chris Peckings

Jamaican reggae legends JUNIOR REID, BIG YOUTH and HALF PINT are among the latest acts confirmed for this year’s One Love Festival in the UK.

Online tickets are now available for the Folkestone Ska Aid benefit show at Leas Cliff Hall on 18 January 2014.

Day two (29 March) of the London International Ska Festival showcased one of the most anticipated live events of 2013 – the Studio One Thames Cruise featuring VIN GORDON, OWEN GREY and BB SEATON.

Ska and reggae fans from far and wide waded through the Tower Hill crowds to board the Dixie Queen for an afternoon of foundation Jamaican music.

The ROOTIKAL crew are saluting 50 years of Jamaican record label Studio One with live PAs from WINSTON FRANCIS and DENNIS ALCAPONE.

The big show takes place at the East Village Club in London on 12 April and the music policy for the evening is strictly COXSONE DODD productions.

The complete line-up and schedule for the London International Ska Festival (LISF) in March can now be revealed.

The 2013 event, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the festival, takes places on 28-31 March and is stretched over 12 different shows across London.

The London International Ska Festival has announced the addition of Jamaican foundation singer OWEN GRAY to the Studio One Thames Cruise in London.

A new film documenting the ‘platinum era’ of the UK reggae sound system, featuring SAXON STUDIO and COXSONE SOUND, is now available to view for a limited period.

Visit the Holy Roller Productions website to watch the 26 minute documentary for free.