With the success of the London International Ska Festival UKRG turns its attention to that most wonderful time of year, festival season!

Once again the UKRG crew finds itself drawn towards the UK’s craziest festival, the mighty BOOMTOWN. With a host of the finest reggae, ska, dub and all variation in-between this is one of the events of the summer calendar. Not only will we be treated to the likes of Alborosie, Tanya Stephens, Natty, Gappy Ranks, David Rodigan, The Skints, Zion Train and Jah Shaka but the Boomtown council have just announced that the ‘King Of Dancehall’ himself, Beenie Man, will headline the Lion’s Den on Saturday.

For more information, links, free mixes and taster videos, check the UKRG preview >> HERE

Continuing with the live theme two more not to be missed events are on the horizon. First up the living legend Jimmy Cliff returns to the indigO2 on 18th May ahead of the release of his new album ‘Re Birth’. Check the preview >> HERE

Secondly the mighty Reggae City returns to the heart of Birmingham on the Bank Holiday Jubilee Weekend. Featuring such prestigious names as The Twinkle Brothers, The Beat and Congo Natty this is a must. Check the UKRG preview >> HERE

Keep checking back as UKRG will have further articles and features in the run up to these and other events.

I would like take this opportunity to welcome Adam Tait to the UKRG team. Check his review of The Sidewalk Doctors, Upstairs at The Ritzy. Look out for more insightful and inspiring reviews from Adam soon.

Regular contributor and all round top bloke, Gideon brings you his thoughts on an unsigned artist named Bingiman and his EP Just You Girl.

Also check G’s very special review of Mungo’s Hi Fi – Dutty Diseases Riddim Review

Other must have albums this month include my album of the year from The Skints - Part & Parcell and the jaw dropping second EP from Gentleman’s Dub Club – Open Your Eyes

Our UKRG Radio site continues to ply the airwaves with the finest selection of conscious reggae. Check our dedicated UKRG Radio page

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Take care and One Love to all, JumpuUp & the UKRG Crew

This is one not to be missed! Reggae City 2012 returns to bring outdoor stages, lush PAs and a taste of the Caribbean to the streets of Birmingham once again. Presenting some of the finest International Roots, Reggae and Dub artists, alongside the best of contemporary West Midlands and UK talent, there is nothing like the real Reggae City!

With a stellar line-up, including The Twinkle Brothers, Natty Congo, Solo Banton and many, many more this is shaping up to be a summer reggae event to remember.

>> Check the UKRG preview

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Updates in the past 30 days:

 

22 January 2012 - The Congos & Pura Vida - We Nah Give Up Review

08 February 2012 - Asham Meets Collieman – The Same Blood Review

15 February 2012 - Preview of The London International Ska Festival 2012

29 February 2012 - Mungo’s Hi Fi – Dutty Diseases Riddim Review

07 May 2012 - Gentleman’s Dub Club – Open Your Eyes EP Review

07 May 2012 - The Skints - Part & Parcel review