Relocated to Benicassim in Spain, the gigantic festival will run from 17 to 24 August. Eight days, leaving plenty of time to welcome a vast contingent of reggae artists from around the world.
This year, Rototom will host Damian Marley for a one-off European date, Third World celebrating their fortieth anniversary, but also a Tony Matterhorn / Ricky Trooper clash refereed by Rory (Stone Love), Ini Kamoze and a broad panel of the new Jamaican scene: Exco Levi, Dubtonic Kru, Iba Mahr, Kabaka Pyramid… and even the "Japanese ska party"!
Saturday 17 August 2013: Ini Kamoze, Royal Rudes feat. Black Talent, Morodo & Mad Sensi Band, Third World, Cornadoor & Dubby Conquerors, Global Warning, Mark-One, Poison Dart, Herb-A-Lize It, Vibronics feat. Jah Marnyah & Madu, Don Fe & Prince Jamo, Smooth Beans, Dr Jau, Jamaican Memories.
Sunday 18 August 2013: La Pandilla Voladora, U-Roy, Protoje & The Indiggnation Band, Killamanjaro, Iba Mahr, Kabaka Pyramid, Chantelle Ernandez, Reggaeland Sound, Urtica Sound, Fire Warriors, Mighty Crown, Blackboard Jungle feat. Roberto Sanchez, Irie Souljah & Sr Wilson, Raggattack & Ranking Forest, Bandits, Roy & Yvonne, Torpedo 17, Teddy "Dosdedos".
Monday 19 August 2013: Dub Inc, Fermin Muguruza, Konshens, Israel Vibration & The Roots Radics, Tony Matterhorn vs Ricky Trooper, Exco Levi & Dubby Conquerors, Dubtonic Kru, Aba Shanti I, Thunda Clap feat. Solo Banton, Skaff Links, Naoki Ienaga, DJ Txako.
Tuesday 20 August 2013: Iberica All Stars, Fyahbwoy, Mr Vegas, Groundation, Sebastian Sturm & Exit Airline, Lion D & Dubtonic Kru, Jah Sun & Dubtonic Kru, Bizzari Sound, Rory Stone Love, Silly Walks, Iration Steppas feat. Danman, Ranking Joe, Jacin feat. Adam Raad, Akatz, Earl Gateshead & Natty Bo.
Wednesday 21 August 2013: Skatalites, Dubheart, Cecile, Alborosie & Shengen Clan, Romi Anauel, Alerta Kamarada, Sentinel, Reggae Rajahs, Channel One, Jah Version feat. Nish Wadada, Lloyd Parks & We The People Band, Tasty Grooves, Dr Sapatoo.
Thursday 22 August 2013: Richie Spice, Sud Sound Sytem, Africa Unite, Busy Signal & High Voltage Band, Mellow Mood, Illbilly Hi Tec feat. Longfingah, Cian Finn, Dactah Chando, King Horror, Robbo Ranx, Black Chiney, Jahtari feat. Speng Bond, OBF feat. Macky Banton & Shanty D, Offbeaters feat. Kat.
Friday 23 August 2013: Nneka, John Holt, Leroy Sibbles, Anthony B, Contratempo, Elijah, Train To Roots, Cecil Ruben, Renaissance, Warrior Sound, Zion Train feat. Dubdada, Digitaldubs feat. YT, Kinky Coo Coo's, Blackup, Saul Skaba &Miquel Injection.
Saturday 24 August 2013: Misty In Roots, Gondwana, Damian Marley, Green Valley, Royal Rudes, Macro Marco, DJ Indi, Madkid, Jah Tubby's feat. Professor Natty & Gregory Fabulous & Macky Banton, Legal Shot, Transilvanians, Roy Ellis, Fatta (Soul Stereo).
Not forgetting the talks, workshops and meetings on offer in the Social Forum, the Reggae University, the African Village…
All the info at: www.rototomsunsplash.com