Get ready for Jamaican music from all eras – from the deep roots of the 70s, to the foundation sounds of the early 80s, through to the latest new reggae and dancehall – as Chant Down blaze it up down in The Mercat basement.

Residents Jesse I and Ras Crucial will be joined in August by Melbourne soundsystem pioneer Stryka D, party-rocker DJ Sam, and DJ duo Empress Selections.

More Fire #186 takes place on Saturday 13th August at The Mercat basement (456 Queen St, Melbourne). Doors open at 10pm, with a cover of $12 or $10 for concession holders and PBS members.