WIBES

ALTERNATIVE

STAGE

The Alternative Stage brings a third dimension to the festival with it´s programs. You will hear a diverse range of music, all from hip hop to electronic music. During the day Alternative stage is the home for workshops, lectures and performances. Much care is put in the visual look of the stage and it´s surroundings using natural materials.

Workshops: Art Capoera lecture Circus school Dancehall lesson Didgeridoo Meditation Sound system lecture Yoga

Music: A2 Crlo Erno Kettunen Jusssi & Roope Kupla Kryptine Liigalaiska & Hippa Outlandish Quema & Vanæ Shroomy Lou Slowmozart & Laidbach Ujokarisalamari Vihreepantteri & Juha Gurme Yonagual

KUNINGASIDEA

Band

This 12-person band emerged from pure joy in 2009 bringing a reggae and rap-influenced energetic set to the stage. To Kuningasidea the Midsummer is a sacred celebration. They will bring surprises and guarantee a king vibe!

KING SHILOH [NL] 

DJ / MC

King Shiloh Soundsystem, based in Amsterdam, Holland, is an international, independently operating, roots reggae & dub sound system, founded and inspired through the inspiration of Jah Rastafari in 1991.

RAAPPANA 

MC

This Finnish reggae artist from Lahti published his first record “Päivä on nuori” in 2007 which rose to 18th place during the first week. He started his shows in 2004 and is one of the best known Finnish reggae artists.

IVAH SOUND 

Sound System

Ivah Sound is one of the most innovative sound systems in Finland with only four years on their neck. Having played all over Europe they work towards promoting sound system culture and are the main organizers of the sound system arena.

TULITAUKO 

Sound System

Tulitauko is a reggae sound system from Helsinki with a strong focus on roots and culture music. Founded in 2005 they have been determined to promote reggae-dub music and sound system culture in Finland.

HEALING OF THE NATION 

Sound System

Healing of the Nation is a roots reggae & dub sound system originating from Helsinki. The sound system has been playing in dances and organizing sound system sessions in various cities and towns of Finland since 2004.

ST. RASTA 

Band

The orchestras rave-starting-appeal demands their audiences legs to outrageously start moving and bask in the unrestrained experience that is ST.Rasta. The group fromed in 2010 will welcome you to dance, sing and most of all to rejoice!

HOSSNI 

MC

Is a Helsinki-based Moroccan vocalist and producer who has been mixing it up on all fronts for 20 years. In addition to touring, he has appeared at prestigious festivals like Roskilde and opened for many well known bands.

CSTAR 

MC

No matter the occasion Cstar has the skills to bring the party and has done so for the last 10 years. Combining almost any style in his sets makes this champion of freestyle a truly unique artist with raw verses and sweet hooks!

SALOMO 

MC / Producer

Best known for his lyrics as well as his energy and presence at gigs. His message evokes the power of human beings, individually and collectively. Salomo rocks the stage bringing a wide range of tones and vibes to the dance floor.

INI VYBEZ 

MC / DJ

INI Vybez is a roots reggae band composed of international collaborators founded by Ricky "Papa Ricky" Magia, a Brazilian reggae pioneer from Rio De Janeiro. They will surely bring a hot and spicy latin flavor to the festival.

RAS HENRY & FIN JAM 

Band

Tansanian born Ras Henry stands as the frontman of the nearly ten-headed group of experienced musicians in FinJam Band. With a set ranging from smooth reggae tracks to overwhelming dancehall riddims they'll keep the energy going!

PAPA JAHMANI 

DJ / Producer

Jahmani is a reggae dj and producer from Helsinki. His musical taste is defined and refined by Jamaican rhythms and sounds produced in the 70's, especially by producers like Coxsone Dodd, Lee 'Scratch' Perry & Winston Holness.

PAPA CHILLY 

DJ

He started djing in the late 90's and have been actively performing all across Finland since 2004. He is also a founding member of the group Savusound and his sets are versatile and guaranteed to make you move your feet.

RENEGADE

MC / DJ

A long-time reggae artist, singer, songwriter, DJ and drummer. His songs rely heavily on the rich original Jamaican melody of tradition and style. The songs move topics from teasing love songs to descriptions of human nature.

TULITUKI-RYHMÄ

DJ / MC's

With DJ Papa Chilly at the helm, profound poems are being delivered by Ertsi Lion, Hippa & Juli, Mode and Maksimi Voima. This is the formula to create an an unforgettable and spectacular performance, that you really don't want to miss!