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Friday, June 20 at Ship Point Ticketed: $49.95 - $65 advance. All Ages / Beverage Service for 19 yrs+ w/ID (Kids 10 and under free with adult)The bass is deep, the vibes are high, and the reggae rhythms are about to take over Victorias Inner Harbour.Kicking off the ticketed shows, Dub FX will headline Victorias 26th Annual Ska & Reggae Festival on the Friday night, bringing his signature fusion of beatboxing, looping, and bass-heavy electronic dub to Ship Point. Known for turning the streets into stages, the Australian-born artist has built a global following with his genre-defying sound that blends reggae, hip-hop, drum and bass, and deep, conscious lyricism. From viral street performances to massive festival stages, Dub FX is pure energy and innovation, crafting entire sonic landscapes with nothing but his voice and a loop station.Joining the bill is the feel-good groove machine known as Lazy Syrup Orchestraa collective of all-star Canadian musicians. Lazy Syrup Orchestra is all about slow-dripped, sun-soaked beats that make you move. Merging live instrumentation with soulful electronic elements, their sets are an irresistible blend of funk, hip-hop, and downtempo house, creating the perfect vibe for golden hour by the harbour. Whether youre skanking, swaying, or just soaking it all in, Lazy Syrup Orchestra delivers sweet and pure ear candy.Ed Solo and Brother Culture will get your body moving. Ed Solo, the UK-based producer and DJ, has been a force in bass music for over two decades, crafting dancefloor anthems that blur the lines between reggae, dub, and DnB. Pair him with Brother Culture, a legendary MC with roots in Londons underground soundsystem culture, and youve got a masterclass in high-energy, bass-heavy beats. Expect chest-rattling drops, rapid-fire lyricism, and a set thatll have the whole festival moving as one.Prezence who is appearing with Dub FX on select west coast shows this summer will open the show singing soulful vocals dubbing his loops.His innovative Ableton Live rig pays homage to dub pioneers King Tubby Scratch Perry as well as modern dub masters Umberto Echo and Laurent Tippy I Alfred. With heavy inspiration from the modern reggae of Midnite, Protoje, Jesse Royal, Kabaka Pyramid, Prezence weaves elements of funk, jazz and rock into a sonic tapestry that is unique, and undeniable.Holding it all together between sets is DJ Dubconscious, a true selectors selector with a deep love for all things dub, reggae, and bass. A staple of Canadas bass music scene, Dubconscious has spent years championing the sounds of reggae, dancehall, and electronic dub, delivering seamless mixes that keep the crowd grooving from start to finish. Whether hes pulling deep cuts from reggaes golden era or dropping modern bass-heavy bangers, his sets are exactly what youd come to expect at Victorias Ska & Reggae Festival.On top of all of this great music Def3 will be live painting on site. Def3 is one of Canadas best MCs but hes also a world class wild style and mural artist. We welcome him back to the festival to enjoy his visual talents!
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