Go Vegan Radio (501(c)3) presents the first-ever
San Diego Reggae Vegan Fest on
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Liberty Station / NTC Park - Preble Field
12 noon to 9pm.
The headliner, Third World, celebrates 45 years as one of reggae's most iconic legendary bands. Third World is one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as "reggae-fusion."
10 Grammy nominations and a catalogue of charted smash hits, including “Now That We Found Love”, ”96 Degrees in the Shade” and “Try Jah Love”, spanning over four decades, sold-out tours, a vibrant and loyal fan base and inspirational messages make this band a festival favorite.
Also starring at this event is Yami Bolo from Kingston, Jamaica, who has been releasing singles since the 1980's. He gained international acclaim in the mid-90's for his collaboration with Japanese reggae performer Miya which led to 500,000 record album sales in Japan. The duo also won the title of Best Music Video in Japan in 1994. Bolo was a part of Damian Marley's 2001 Grammy-winning album and has collaborated with other top stars. He will be backed by Quinto Sol.
With a growing audience of over 40,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, and no stranger to the global reggae touring circuit, Jordan T’s touring career has taken him to international music festivals across the globe.
To fund the production of his independent debut "Bridges with the Vibes" (2017) album and future tours, he and his fanbase raised $30,000 after exceeding their initial goal of $23,000.
Following the successful campaign, Jordan T linked up with Habitat for Humanity in Nicaragua (2017) to give back, building housing for those in need.
Jordan T has shared stages/festivals with artists such as Fiji, Katchafire, Jimmy Cliff, Major Lazer, Third World, Tarrus Riley, Jemere Morgan, Steel Pulse, Iration, Anuhea, Maoli, Soja, Mike Love, Damien Marley, Alex Marley, Sammy J, Common Kings, Collie Buddz, Irie Love, Ali Cambell (UB40), Kimie, Ekolu, Rebel Souljahz, The Green, J Boog, Bobby McFerrin, Mick Fleetwood, Michael Shrieve, and many more.
Southern California native Iakopo burst on the music scene in 2007 with the hit single "Let Your Light Shine". The artist signed with Sony Japan, and his 2016 hit "Touchdown" featuring Shaggy made him an international sensation. His new album "Waves", recorded in Hawaii, was just released featuring the single "Never Letting Go."
The line-up also includes Jamaican roots-reggae vocalist, songwriter, recording and performing artist, Empress Akua;
local roots-reggae favorites, Prime Livity; Lamour & the Mystik Band fronted by General Jah Mikey; Sensi Trails;
and Drifting Roots.
(Line-up subject to change).
~A smorgasbord of vegan food
from some of the area's top restaurants and chefs;
~Food Demos
~A variety of unique beers, wines, and Kombucha
offered in the 21+ garden.
Speakers will be on stage between
musical performances
and in the "Free College of Vegan Knowledge,"
an area open to ticket holders and free to the
general public, where health professionals, authors,
activists, chefs, athletes, and poets will be scheduled
throughout the day.
Each ticket purchased feeds vegan meals to 10 hungry kids around the world through a partnership
with Food for Life Global.
Producer, Bob Linden, president of the non-profit
Go Vegan Radio Inc. says, “Reggae Vegan Fests are committed to ‘One Love, All Species,’ for the animals, for human health, for environmental sustainability.
We promise to deliver the most spectacular reggae performances on the planet, mind-blowing speakers with solutions to the world’s greatest problems, and the most fantastic food anywhere!
Fun! Fun! Fun!
And for those who feel guilty about enjoying themselves too much, every ticket you buy for any of our events feeds vegan meals to
hungry kids around the world!"
Kids 12 & under are free.
Liberty Station / NTC Park -
Preble Field is located at 2455 Cushing Road
San Diego, CA 92106
For more info, contact
310-571-8623
Updates available on
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