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 dancehall champion, to Australasia for the first time in February 2025!
Show dates
- Lyttelton: Wednesday 5 February @ The Loons (Roots Fire Sound)
- Queenstown: Thursday 6 February @ Waitangi Day Reggae in the Gardens (Tāhuna Dub / Wakamana / DJ Pops)
- Nelson: Friday 7 February @ Two Thumb Brewery (Tahunanui Hi Fi)
- Auckland: Saturday 8 February @ The Mothership (Jafa Sound)
- Adelaide: Friday 14 February @ Unit 3 Collective (Adelaide Reggae)
- Melbourne: Saturday 15 February @ Afro Caribbean Carnival, Federation Square (Stick Mareebo Productions)
- Sydney: Sunday 16 February @ Soca, Reggae & Jerk, Manning House (Stick Mareebo Productions)
After a long career in the reggae music business as a soundman and producer, Solo Banton became a vocalist and recording artist through connecting with Kris Kemist of Reality Shock Records. Immediately recognised for his vintage deejay style, lyrical ingenuity, charisma and irrepressible personality, Solo has impacted on bass music and culture far and wide.
He has three albums in partnership with Reality Shock Records. In 2010 “Walk Like Rasta” dropped, “Higher Levels” in 2012 and “Old Raggamuffin” in 2019. In 2024 he released his fourth album, “In This Time” in collaboration with France’s Irie Ites crew. He has also released two EPs, “Music Addict” with Jahtari in 2011 and “My Music” with Dubkasm in 2020.
With countless more hit singles, Solo has worked with the likes of Mungo’s Hi Fi, Maffi, Conscious Sounds, Necessary Mayhem, Roots Factory and many others, creating a series of musical anthems.
Solo is sought after on the touring circuit, renowned for high-energy, exciting performances delivering a musical message. He has performed all over the world from Asia to Africa, Europe to the Americas.
Big up to Sole Creative for the artwork.
More info:
Solo Banton Facebook
