Dr. Alimantado – Poison Flour

Some things you never forget, like your first kiss, first car and first seven inch single! Mine was a stone cold killer literally, by Dr. Alimantado on Ital Sounds reissued in April 2000. This tune…

Soca Reggae & Jerk – Sun 16 Feb

When: Sunday 16 February Where: Metro Social - 624 George Street, Sydney 4pm to 9pm, tickets from Moshtix Soca reggae and jerk, these three exports from the Caribbean have made their way to New South…

Afro Caribbean Carnival – 15 Feb

When: Saturday 15 February Where: Federation Square - Swanston Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne 4pm to 11pm This celebration of Afro-Caribbean music, food, costume and sound-system culture,…

Lionhearts featuring Solo Banton – Fri 14 Feb

When: Friday 14 February Where: Unit Three Collective - Unit 3, 77 O'Sullivan Beach Rd, Lonsdale, Adelaide 7pm to 12am, $35 early bird tickets and $40 general admission from Humanitix Featuring:…

Solo Banton – Sat 8 Feb

When: Saturday 8 February Where: The Mothership - 7 Shortland Street, Auckland 10pm to 3am, $55 plus booking fee in advance and more on the door from Under the Radar Legendary reggae artist Solo…

Solo Banton – Fri 7 Feb

When: Friday 7 February Where: Two Thumb Brewery - 32c New Street, Nelson 6.30pm to 1am, tickets from 7am Tickets We finally have the most incredible Solo Banton in Nelson! Solo is well established…

Solo Banton – Waitangi Day Special – Thu 6 Feb

When: Thursday 6 February Where: Local Queenstown - 14 Rees Street, Queenstown 2pm to 12am, tickets from Ticket Fairy With support from Blair Bosk, DJ Pops, Jahfire, Jungle Fari, Mr Tumnis, Kotahi…

Solo Banton Australasian Tour – Wed 5 Feb to Sun 16 Feb

NiceUp alongside Roots Fire Sound, Tāhuna Dub (Wakamana and DJ Pops), Tahunanui Hi Fi, Jafa Sound, Adelaide Reggae and Stick Mareebo Productions are proud to bring Solo Banton, a true reggae…

Solo Banton – Wed 5 Feb

When: Wednesday 5 February Where: Loons - 16 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton 7pm to 1am, tickets from Cosmic Ticketing Roots Fire Sound in collaboration with NiceUp presents the original dancehall…

Skaman Crucial Selection

My Crucial Selection is The Jamaicans, “Dedicated To You”. This was not an easy choice because I love all my ska, rocksteady and reggae 7” vinyl records. However this pick is one of the first…

Stepping Forward – Fri 15 Nov

When: Friday 15 November Where: Havana Bar - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington NiceUp is back in session with very special guest selector, direct from London Town, Conviction Roots. And Wellington…

Brutha Rodz featuring CJ Ruka – Political Lies

“Political Lies” is a hard-hitting and heartfelt plea to politicians for common sense and basic human decency. As an American, I am hopeful that Kiwi politicians are capable of listening to their…