RAGGAMUFFIN Draws 20,000 Crowd
RAGGAMUFFIN Draws 20,000 Crowd
Promoter to announce 2013 date soon
A 20,000-strong crowd attended Raggamuffin’s 5th anniversary concert in Rotorua on Saturday with a further 4,500 attending on Friday night, making the two-day music festival the great success story of summer.
Promoter Andrew McManus was thrilled with the
attendance, saying it was the “best Raggamuffin yet”.
“Raggamuffin was the great success story of summer,”
says McManus. “We bought the hottest acts and the fans
responded. We are looking forward to announcing the date for
2013 in the coming months.”
The line-up for the two day music festival included Ali Campbell’s UB40, Spawnbreezie, J.Boog, Billy Ocean, Sly & Robbie, Arrested Development, Junior Marvin, Big Mountain and Nkulee Dube.
New Zealand bands included Kora, Katchafire, Three
Houses Down, House of Shem, Cornerstone Roots, Sons of Zion,
Sweet & Irie, Tomorrow People, Soljah, NRG Rising,
Foundation, Chad Chambers and Rubber Band.
The bands were spread over two stages and two days, kicking off with the Mai FM Party on Friday evening that featured four local and international bands, markets and various activities to keep the crown entertained.
McManus says 2012 saw Raggamuffin evolve into a fully-fledged festival, with more stages and activities. It also attracted masses of first-time festival fans.
“The future is very bright for Raggamuffin in New Zealand,” says McManus. “We are very proud of the event we’ve created in Rotorua and we are thrilled that we continue to gain the support of fans.”
Thousands of fans have been posting comments
on the Raggamuffin Facebook page since Saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/raggamuffinNZ
“Had the best
time down at raggaz this year ... bring on
2013.”
“Raggamuffin was awesome this year. Best
long weekend I've had so far!!!”
“Big la la la la
Luv and thankz to the Raggamuffinclip_image004[5] Team great
to see such world class talent all in one day including our
own cant wait till Raggamuffin
2013.”
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