Jamaica House Presents Lion Ago Roar
Date09/02/2018
Starts5:00 pm
Ends11:59 pm
VenueJamaica House
Location62/64 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, NSW 2042 Australia
Jamaica House Presents “LION AGO ROAR”
Our first MC Live Perfomance Night with special guests Dj Naiki , Jah Tung and VULI.
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 from the finest selectors!
This months lion pride:
* 7-9pm: DJ Naiki
* 9-10pm: VULI (of True Vibenation)
* 10-12am: Jah Tung
DJ NAIKI // Part of Chiefrockers Crew (Nino Brown, Samrai, S-man, Just1).Hailing from Iwate, Japan, DJ Naiki has been behind the turntables for over 25 years. Supporting seminal acts such as Kurtis Blow, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Revolution, Gang Starr, Mobb Deep, Naughty By Nature, Black Eyed Peas & Fatman Scoop ,Johnny Osborne, RedBull Music Academy etc..
Time spent on the big stage has not dulled Naiki’s love and support for the local scene featuring regularly on The Edge 96.1 (dancehall/Reggae Mix and Throwback Mix) and Clubs.
VULI // A producer, vocalist, DJ, and Saxophonist based in Inner West Sydney, VULI’s sound blends a range of his musical influences – bringing organic Afro rhythms; Bass heavy beats and electronic production with a soulful twist together to create a distinctly international sound. The dynamic artist has released music and toured with his band True Vibenation around Australia and internationally, including a recent tour through Europe playing Glastonbury as well as touring southern Africa.
2018 will see VULI travelling throughout Australia and around the globe sharing his high energy positive vibes with the world.
JAH TUNG // Sydney based artist 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.
Come down early as it’s expected to be a big one!