Toots and the Maytals confirm Reggae & Vibe Beach Fest

Get ready to chill out at the biggest reggae beach party in the UK: three days of sun, sea, sand, and reggae music for the soul.

The following acts are CONFIRMED: Toots and the Maytals, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Aswad, Dave & Ansel Collins, The Aces (Desmond Dekker's band), Musical Youth, Janet Kay, Bunny Melody, Carl Bradshaw, Lee"scratch"Perry, Dennis Bovell & The Dub Band.

Acts to be confirmed include Carrol Thompson, Joy Mack, Trevor Walters, Julian Marley, Boris Gardner, Bruce Rufini, The Pioneers…plus many more.

This is a brand new Reggae music festival, which will take place on 16th, 17th & 18th July 2010, on the beach in beautiful Ingoldmells, near Skegness, Lincolnshire. Featuring "Old Skool" and "Vibe" reggae music artists, this is the first and only festival of its kind.

Reggae festivals are few and far between in the UK and none are devoted solely to Old Skool and Vibe. As well as the "Zion" stage, featuring the main artists, there will be the "Irie" Marquee stage for other bands, DJs. We also hope to be offering an alternative therapy "chill out" area here, offering free taster sessions in meditation and yoga to re-align the mind and body, together with some of the best-qualified practitioners in holistic and complimentary therapies. Market vendors will also be prominent at the festival offering a variety of food and drink, and in particular authentic Caribbean cuisine, as well as arts and crafts stalls. After the festival entertainment concludes, festival-goers will be granted special admission into the adjacent theme park, Fantasy Island, which has three stages featuring entertainment until 4am.

Camping will be situated on the beach, with alternative accommodation available in the form of static caravans, hotels and B&Bs close by. Parking will be situated around 500m away (details to follow), and we will be providing a bus transfer service from Skegness train station to the festival.

www.reggaevibefest.com