RRU Florida 2023 is almost here!!!
Reggae Rise Up Florida 2023
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Reggae Rise Up Florida 2023 〰️
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With Reggae Rise Up Florida right around the corner, Nature Studios would like to lightly twist your arm into attending this year’s incredible four-day festival. If you’ve never been to Reggae Rise Up Florida, it’s time to change that. Reggae Rise Up Florida takes place in St. Petersburg, Florida at the beautiful Vinoy Park, a picturesque waterfront park in the heart of the buzzing city.
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This year’s festival features an amazing lineup of reggae and roots artists from around the globe. From Bob Marley’s youngest son, Damian “Jr Gong” Marley to Dispatch and 311. This year’s line up even sprinkles in some hip-hop in between the reggae with Wiz Khalifa and the quickly rising Little Stranger gracing the stage.
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The festival’s atmosphere is perfect for all ages and offers plenty of opportunity to keep the little ones busy as you dance and jam out to some of the genre’s best acts. With an art village in between the stages, showcasing some of the most eye-catching artists creating beautiful works of art over the span of the festival.
Full weekend of amazing music, art and people!
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This year’s village will highlight artists such as Sebastian Coolidge, a self proclaimed bizarre muralist who creates some of the most iconic psychedelic works of art that’ll surely catch the eye. At Reggae Rise Up Florida 2022, Coolidge elevated his work to the next level and made his piece interactive, creating some insanely memorable moments.
Tons of vendors with food and drinks
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Since its inception in 2015, Reggae Rise Up Florida has grown furiously in popularity each year. What began as a single day event within the parking lot of Raymond James Stadium, the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has transformed into an awe-inspiring weekend that features not only great music, but delicious food and plenty of vendors.
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In years past, the festival has featured some of the biggest names in reggae and roots music, including Steel Pulse, Rebelution, and SOJA. In addition to reggae, the festival also features artists from other genres, such as ska, rock, and hip-hop, which adds to the diversity of the festival, and will surely keep your body grooving and your foot tapping.
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Another unique aspect of Reggae Rise Up Florida is its focus on unity and oneness. The festival encourages attendees to get involved with Street Team events, where the official street team led by Paul King will gather to spread the good vibes of the reggae music by handing out flyers, stapling them where everyone can see, and simply demonstrating the beauty of the festival.
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Reggae Rise Up Florida is one of the best festivals in the country, and is a must-attend experience for all music fans. The festival atmosphere is electric, with festival-goers coming together to dance, sing to music that brings people together. Not only will you get to see some of the best reggae artists in the world perform live, but you will also get to be a part of a vibrant, inclusive, and positive community that’s guaranteed to leave a lasting impact on your life. Don’t snooze on the perfect way to immerse yourself in the heart and soul of music. As the late Hunter S. Thompson once said, “Buy the ticket, take the ride.”
Photos by Brian “Porkchop” Nicholson
You can’t have RRU events without SugarShack!!! Don’t miss their side stage as various bands come through all day to jam out with the beautiful Tampa Bay backdrop full of paddle boarders jet skis and boats relaxing as the water carries the music to them.
Review by Brendan McGinley