For ten years The Montreal International
Reggae Festival (MIRF) has been the biggest consistent offering of reggae
culture in Canada; and in full celebratory mode MIRF has enhanced its
programming to include workshops that will run on August 14, 15 and 16. The
traditional three days of music ensue on August 16, 17 and 18 at the Old Port
of Montreal.
In rounding out the complete roster of
headlining artists for this 10th anniversary, Friday night will also
feature: Chris Combette, Inword
and Downtown Crew. Originally from French Guyana, Chris Combette
is famous for his rhythmic Antillien-African style. The multiple award winner
boasts 2 French Guyanese Lindor awards and his most notable albums are, Dance Flora and Children of Goree. These artists will join Morgan Heritage, who was previously announced.
Labeled ‘King of the Dancehall’ Beenie Man augments the Saturday night
line-up with his MIRF debut performance. Largely responsible for the
international ascension of the dancehall genre, Beenie Man has been winner of 8
consecutive awards. His Grammy nominated album, Many Moods of Moses includes the globally applauded single, Who Am I. Currently one of Jamaica’s most celebrated
female dancehall artists, Tifa is
also slated to heat up the dancehall stage. The captivating performer has an
impressive repertoire of chart topping hits including the street anthem Spell It Out. Hawkeye and Canadian based
Ras Out and Dahlia will also
join the previously publicized Dancehall Night headliners: Kes (The Band), Mr. Vegas and Shaggy.
Alaine will be a part of the stellar
roster for MIRF’s closing night. The classically trained singer/songwriter made
her mark in the reggae music industry with numerous hits including the single Love Sound, a collaboration with Beres
Hammond that was featured on Sly and Robbie’s Grammy nominated Rhythm Doubles
album. Montreal’s highly acclaimed, Jah
Cutta, along with Visionary,
Prestige and Bryan Art will also
grace Sunday’s stage with the previously released artists: Coco Tea; Freddie McGregor and
Yellowman.
Montreal’s Pharaoh Freeman and Hidden Colors will facilitate a workshop, focusing on the theme “Empowering Our People" The value of a powerful self-image. They join the earlier revealed musicologist, Roger Steffens and filmmaker, Hélène Lee who will engage participants in interactive presentations on “The Reggae World: Spreading Out” and the movie “Le Premier Rasta” respectively.
Tickets are now on sale at:
Ticketpro.ca
Tel: 514-790-1111 or 1-866-908-9090
Friday,
August 16
Tickets:
$10 Available only at the door
Gates open at 4:00pm Showtime: 5 :00pm to 11 :00pm
Friday August 16 - Sound Clash – at EB Club Lounge
Tickets : $20 in
advance - more at the door
Doors Open at 10 :00pm and sound clash starts at
12 :00am
Saturday,
August 17
Tickets
$45 in advance; 60$ at the door
Gates
Open at 2:00pm; Showtime: 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday August 17 – Official After Party (Venue tbc)
Tickets
$10 all night with weekend pass bracelet; $20 in advance and more at the door.
Sunday,
August 18
Tickets:
$45 in advance; 60$ at the door
Gates
Open at 2:00pm; Showtime 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Weekend
Pass
Tickets:
$90 in advance; $110 at the door
The
Weekend Pass includes all three days at the Old Port of Montreal and a discount
at MIRF After Party.
Student Weekend pass
Tickets:
$70 in advance - only with a valid student I.D.
– Limited quantity available only at EB club Lounge.
VIP Pass
Tickets
$250 Available only in advance.
VIP
Passes include: All MIRF events that weekend; Sound Clash on Friday night;
3days at the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal; The After-Party on Saturday; A
MIRF Souvenir and complimentary rum punch all day at the Old Port of Montreal.
For
Information: www.montrealreggaefest.com; MIRF Tel: 514-482-7921
