Jamaica House presents Lion Ago Roar
Date05/04/2018
Starts5:00 pm
Ends11:59 pm
VenueJamaica House
Location62/64 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, NSW 2042 Australia
Jamaica House Presents “LION AGO ROAR”
Live MC Perfomance Night with special guests Foreigndub Sydney, Jah Tung & Zagr.
On a mission to break down the barriers that separate we socially, culturally, politically and of course, musically, the Lion A’Go Roar family is all about highlighting commonality and uniting in positivity. From reggae, dub and dancehall to hip hop, funk and soul, as long as the message positive then MEK IT PLAY!!!
✖️ $1 Jerk Wings from 5-7pm
✖️ Authentic Jamaican eats
✖️ Happy Hour 5-7pm; $5 Young Henrys Lager, House White & Red
✖️ Live MC Performances plus tunes from the finest selectors!
This months lion pride:
* Foreigndub Sydney
* Zag’r
* Jah Tung
* Art Exhibition from Ronesart Ink.
ZAG’R:
www.obimba.com
Zag’r is an experienced musician and dancer who delivers a high-energy show that will transport you to the streets of downtown Kampala, Uganda (East Africa). Zag’r has performed at Canberra’s annual National Multicultural Festival, Sydney’s annual Africulture’s Festival and, Sydney’s Reggae Market Day Carnival to name but a few. Not your typical performer, Zag’r blends a unique melting pot of Afro-beat, Afro-Pop, Reggae, Jamaican Dancehall and East-African folk music.
JAH TUNG
www.facebook.com/jahtung
Jah Tung is a Sydney based MC recently booked as support for Bushman (JA), Sister Nancy (JA), Deadly Hunta (UK) and Macka B (JA) to name a few. After having built momentum both locally and globally with the recently released collaborative EP single with London reggae legend Gappy Ranks, on the Jamaican label 11-7 Records, Tung is currently working with New Zealand’s “Reality Chant” after their acclaimed performance together in Byron Bay in late 2017. A unique voice, uplifting and skilfully written lyrics as well as a charismatic presence make Jah Tung a star on the rise that adds his light to the universal pursuit of righteousness, justice and peace.
FOREIGNDUB
www.facebook.com/foreigndubsyd
ForeignDub is a crew of DJ’s who have long been known as Sydney’s most renowned reggae riddim slingers!
Famous for their esteemed Reggae Carnival Market Days, among countless other successful events and parties, the ForeignDub selectors are sure to keep the place full of bass and a smile on your face while you wind your waist!
Come down early as it’s expected to be a big one!