Scattered across the four corners of Europe, festivals are unmissable summer events, often offering line-ups that make reggae / dancehall fans dream. Reggaefrance presents the dates not to be missed (subject to change).
 Rototom Sunsplash, 1 to 9 July 2005, Udine (Italy)
With: Barrington Levy, Beenie Man, Morgan Heritage, Anthony B, Yellowman, Ken Boothe, Glen Washington, Israel Vibration, Half Pint, Gregory Isaacs, Skatalites, U Roy, Tanya Stephens, Lutan Fyah, Anthony Cruz, Richie Spice, Turbulence, Zap Mama, Black Uhuru (Michael Rose & Duckie Simpson), Jimmy Cliff, Lucky Dube, Twinkle Brothers, Culcha Candela, Lloyd Parks, Zion Train, Cali P, Sus Sound System.
Info: http://www.rototomsunsplash.com
 Solidays, 8 to 10 July 2005, Paris / Longchamp (92)
With, among others: Steel Pulse, Morgan Heritage, Black Uhuru, Tiken Jah Fakoly & Sinsemilia...
Info: http://www.solidarite-sida.org
 Summerjam, 8 to 10 July 2005 , Cologne (Germany)
With, among others: Sizzla, Anthony B, Fitfth Element feat. Anthony Cruz & Richie Spice, Turbulence, Barrington Levy, Gregory Isaacs, U Roy, Patrice & Shashamani Band, Frankie Paul, Alpha Blondy, Ward 21, Tanya Stephens, Gentleman & Far East Band, Seeed, Yellowman, Groundation, Amadou & Mariam, Black Uhuru featuring Michael Rose & Duckie Simpson, Dawn Penn, Asian Dub Foundation, Sergent Garcia and the sound systems: David Rodigan, Pow Pow, The Sentinel, Silly Walks.
Info: http://www.summerjam.de
 Ja' Sound, 3 to 6 August 2005, Bagnols-sur-Cèze (30)
With: 5th Element (Richie Spice, Chuck Fender), Natty King, Ras Shiloh, Queen Omega, Trinity, Yabby U, Groundation, Midnite, Black Uhuru feat. Michael Rose & Duckie Simpson, I Three's (Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt) accompanied by Dean Fraser, Twinkle Brothers, Sister Carol, Lyricson, MC Tweed and the sound systems Aba Shanti I, King Eathquake, King Shiloh, Overproof feat MC Tweed, Bush Chemist meets Reality Sound.
Info: http://www.jasoundfestival.com
 Reggae Sun Ska, 5 to 6 August 2005, Cissac (33)
With, among others: Steel Pulse, Toots & The Maytals, Gladiators, Groundation, Sir Samuel, le Peuple de l'herbe, Djins & Flya.
Info: http://www.musicaction.org
 Reggae Geel, 5 and 6 August 2005, Geel (Belgium)
With: I Threes (Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt and Rita Marley), Cecile, Gentleman, T.O.K and the sound sytems Black Kat, King Shiloh, Lion I, Jah Youth (provisional list).
Info: http://www.reggaegeel.com
 Splash festival, 5 to 7 August 2005, Chemnitz (Germany)
With, among others: Gentleman & Far East band, Patrice & Shashamanie band, Seeed, Saian Supa Crew.
Info: http://www.splash-festival.de
 Reggae Jam, 5 to 7 August 2005, Bersenbrück (Germany)
With, among others: Freddie McGregor, Toots & the Maytals, Admiral Tibet, Uton Green, Mark Wonder, Elijah Prophet, Earl Sixteen.
Info: http://www.reggaejam.de
 Reggae Sundance, 13 and 14 August 2005, Eindhoven (Holland)
With: Julian Marley & Uprising Band, I Threes (Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt), Mikey General, Omar Ka & Inner Roots Disciples.
Info: http://www.panic.nl
 Chiemsee Reggae Summer, 19 to 21 August 2005, Chiemsee (Germany)
With: Toots & The Maytals, The Gladiators Jimmy Cliff, Freddie McGregor, Gentleman, Julian Marley, I Threes (Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Rita Marley), David Rodigan feat. General Levy, Macka B feat. Mad Professor, Desmond Dekker.
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