Three days of reggae, ska, dub, Jamaican street food, rum, beer, colourful market, ethiopian coffee, jamming, fun workshops, beautiful people, dancing and good vibes - welcome to the first edition of One Drop Festival, taking place from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 May at Zion Reggae Bar, Marsaskala.
Featuring reggae legends, from London, UK - Channel One Sound System, owners of one of the most famous sound systems worldwide, a staple at Notting Hill carnival for the past 35 years, Mikey Dread & Ras Kayleb will treat the audience to an inspiring three-hour sound system style set for Sunday afternoon’s yard party. They will be playing on Island Rockers Sound System with a set starting with chilled out roots leading to uplifting dub and steppers.
Also out of London comes another legend - MC Brother Culture, the lyrical machine, he’s been shelling hits since the 80s with countless legendary collaborations with top reggae and dub producers out there.
Pon Di Corner will warm up the crowds for him on opening night, Friday, while Saturday make sure you’re ready for some hot stomping action with local giants The Rifffs, to idulge in a night of ska and reggae.
The festival is a celebration of Caribbean culture and includes a specially-dedicated rum bar, a Jamaican street food stall, stage light design by Late Interactive, Kefa Coffee’s Ethiopian coffee, a market and an activity packed Saturday afternoon with a jamming session by MusicPlayground, fun workshops, Mojito making lessons and more to be announced.
The festival is starting out on a small scale with limited entry for every night to ensure everyone has enough space to hit the dancefloor, but organisers plan to grow the event.