Goa Sunsplash 2025 - Save the Date!
We are coming back to the shores of Goa 🌴
11-12 January 2025
We are coming back to the shores of Goa 🌴
11-12 January 2025
We're back with the 7th edition of your favorite reggae festival! Mark your calendars and join us on January 11th and 12th, 2025 for an unforgettable weekend of music, culture, and good vibes! 🎶
Tickets for Goa Sunsplash are now live! Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for updates on this year's stellar lineup and all the exciting surprises we have in store. Follow us on our social accounts to stay connected and get the latest news as it happens!
See you at the festival grounds!
Tickets for Goa Sunsplash are now live! Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for updates on this year's stellar lineup and all the exciting surprises we have in store. Follow us on our social accounts to stay connected and get the latest news as it happens!See you at the festival grounds!
Goa Sunsplash 2025 Lineup 🎙️
Here's a first look at some of the incredible artists joining us at Goa Sunsplash 2025! Stay tuned as we reveal more names in the coming weeks. Make sure you don't miss your favourite artists rock the stage and shred the mic on this glorious weekend!
Channel One Sound System
Channel One Sound System
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
In 1979, Mikey Dread and his brother Jah T began to play at blues parties and local dances having spent many years under the watchful eye of their father, owner operator of the famous Admiral Bailey Sound. They chose the name Channel One in homage to the legendary Jamaican record label of the same name whose tunes featured heavily in those early selections. Inspired by Bob Marley’s belief in uniting people through reggae music, Mikey was keen to introduce new people to dub reggae music and started touring around universities, where he secured a solid fan base.
Channel One’s mission is to break down barriers via reggae music, they have achieved this by playing new venues, new festivals and different countries, taking their unique sound to Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Turkey and all over Europe. Channel One also celebrated 30 consecutive years at the Notting Hill Carnival making them one of the must see soundsystems for attendees to Europes biggest street festival.
David Hinds of Steel Pulse
David Hinds of Steel Pulse
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
David Hinds, the founding member, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist of Steel Pulse, brings a sound like no other. An icon in the reggae world, he bridges generations with his powerful, roots reggae music.
Marcus Gad & Tribe
Marcus Gad & Tribe
New Caledonia 🇳🇨
Marcus Gad is a French-born, Jamaican-raised multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work with artists such as Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Chronixx, and Stephen Marley.
BFR Sound System - Delhi Sultanate
BFR Sound System - Delhi Sultanate
India 🇮🇳
BASS FOUNDATION ROOTS is unique in India. At present only two Jamaican style hand built reggae sound system exist in South Asia. The journey began with a crowdfunding campaign in 2015. It took over a year to raise the funds and get the components together to build this system and BFR Sound System was finally launched in April 2016. BFR Sound System performances consist of a selection of strictly vinyl records playing a range of Jamaican genres as well as a vast collection of exclusive dubplates recorded it Jamaica's leading Reggae artists.
Welcome to Goa Sunsplash
India's Premier Reggae Celebration! 🌞
India's Premier Reggae Celebration! 🌞
Since 2016, Goa Sunsplash has brought the vibrant beats, culture, and soul of reggae to the stunning shores of Goa. It has become India's most iconic tribute to reggae music, hosting legendary artists like Anthony B, Mad Professor, Johnny Osbourne, Macka B, and Queen Omega. This year, we're raising the bar with an electrifying lineup that will have you feeling the reggae vibration in every note.
In addition to live performances, Goa Sunsplash proudly showcases India's thriving sound system culture. With handcrafted reggae sound systems built by passionate crews across the country, these towering setups deliver a powerful and immersive audio experience, rooted in the Jamaican tradition. This unique blend of live music and sound system culture makes Goa Sunsplash a celebration unlike any other, connecting hearts and minds through the spirit of reggae.
In addition to live performances, Goa Sunsplash proudly showcases India's thriving sound system culture. With handcrafted reggae sound systems built by passionate crews across the country, these towering setups deliver a powerful and immersive audio experience, rooted in the Jamaican tradition. This unique blend of live music and sound system culture makes Goa Sunsplash a celebration unlike any other, connecting hearts and minds through the spirit of reggae.
Discover Reggae in India 🇮🇳
A Vibrant and Growing Scene
A Vibrant and Growing Scene
Reggae music in India is no longer an underground sensation; it's a thriving and ever-expanding cultural movement. Artists hailing from diverse corners of the subcontinent are captivating audiences nationwide, and reggae has firmly established itself as an integral part of India's party culture.
In recent years, India has had the privilege of hosting internationally acclaimed reggae icons such as Shaggy, The Wailers, UB40, and Julian Marley, proving that the reggae beat resonates deeply within the hearts of Indian music enthusiasts. These monumental performances have left an indelible mark, further fuelling the passion for reggae across the country.
But it doesn't stop there. India boasts not one, but four handcrafted reggae sound systems, revolutionizing the way Indian audiences experience reggae music. These sound systems are a testament to the commitment and enthusiasm of Indian reggae lovers, providing an authentic and immersive auditory journey that is unlike any other.
And at the heart of this reggae revolution stands Goa Sunsplash. Our festival serves as a dynamic platform for this growing movement to flourish and evolve. Goa Sunsplash has become a beacon for reggae enthusiasts, a place where like-minded souls unite to celebrate the spirit of reggae culture.Welcome to the heart of India's reggae renaissance, where the vibes are infectious, the unity is unwavering, and the future of reggae in India is brighter than ever before.
In recent years, India has had the privilege of hosting internationally acclaimed reggae icons such as Shaggy, The Wailers, UB40, and Julian Marley, proving that the reggae beat resonates deeply within the hearts of Indian music enthusiasts. These monumental performances have left an indelible mark, further fuelling the passion for reggae across the country.
But it doesn't stop there. India boasts not one, but four handcrafted reggae sound systems, revolutionizing the way Indian audiences experience reggae music. These sound systems are a testament to the commitment and enthusiasm of Indian reggae lovers, providing an authentic and immersive auditory journey that is unlike any other.
And at the heart of this reggae revolution stands Goa Sunsplash. Our festival serves as a dynamic platform for this growing movement to flourish and evolve. Goa Sunsplash has become a beacon for reggae enthusiasts, a place where like-minded souls unite to celebrate the spirit of reggae culture.Welcome to the heart of India's reggae renaissance, where the vibes are infectious, the unity is unwavering, and the future of reggae in India is brighter than ever before.
Dive into our history...
watch our Official Documentary
watch our Official Documentary
Get in the mood for Goa Sunsplash with our documentary about the history of Goa Sunsplash, the people, the music and the culture.
It includes some of the best footage and performances from 2020 and features interviews with Macka B, Naaman, Jah Sun, Sara Lugo, Orville Expressionz and more. Get ready to soak in that Sunplash vibe!
It includes some of the best footage and performances from 2020 and features interviews with Macka B, Naaman, Jah Sun, Sara Lugo, Orville Expressionz and more. Get ready to soak in that Sunplash vibe!
