The Strides; the next in the line up of featured artists at the 2018 Granite Town Festival Granite Town returns to the Moruya Racecourse on Saturday 6th October.
The Strides are a force for Reggae music in Australia and worldwide. Fronted by roots man Ras Roni from Barbados via London, Fijian MC LTL GZeus and Sierra Leonian ragga powerhouse Blaka C, The Strides deliver a musical experience that is as explosive as it is authentic.
With three acclaimed albums under their belt and one set for release in early 2019, a European label signing, festival appearances across the country and having graced the stage with the likes of Third World, Julian Marley, Tony Allen and Groundation, The Strides’ music faithfully builds on the foundations of classic roots reggae with a hip-hop edge, forging a sound that brings together modern dance hall, dub beats and reggae-pop.
After 10 years of touring, this world class 9-piece have become a reggae institution, melding a diversity of cultures and instrumentation under the one universal consciousness.
VIDEO: The Strides - No Drama
Granite Town returns to the Moruya Racecourse for the 2018 festival on Saturday 6th October. Back in its very successful a one day format this year is going to be a cracker. The racecourse has proven to be an excellent venue for a music festival, surrounded by forest, not far from the beach, with large covered areas and a spacious grassy sloped festival ground so that everyone has a great view of the stage.
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Granite Town is fun for young and old that aims to deliver a family friendly festival, with a carefully selected lineup of the cream of Australia’s musicians. Expect funky brass sections, sweet soul music, a dash of reggae, fat beats, local talents, original compositions, and good time party with pleasing sounds. Plus there is the very popular Granite Town Record Fair, fabulous food trucks, fine beverages, kids activities and all the good times that Granite Town regulars have come to expect.
2018 Ticket Prices Online Ticket - $90 Gate Ticket - $100 Youth Ticket - $45 (12 - 17 years) Children Under 12 Free With Accompanying Adult BUY TICKETS HERE *********************************************************************************************************
