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Urban Circle Newport Urban Circle Newport is an independent youth arts organisation and registered charity based in Newport, South Wales. We engage, support and empower young people and communities. Through interconnected services and quality pre-selected partner organisations, Urban Circle is able to provide targeted and flexible services.
History in the Making The first ever Reggae and Riddim Festival, was held on 30th and 31st of August 2022. Over 4,000 visitors attended the ticketed event at the historical Tredegar House in Duffryn. Urban House, collaborated with a wide range of other organisation to bring to Wales, the biggest Reggae festival, we have seen since Butetown Carnival, back in the days.
Saturday the 30th, rained most of the day, but it still did not stop reggae lovers, from whining and grinding to the live performances, from legendary Luciano, Cardiff's very own, Aleighcia Scott, Gemini Don, sound system and many more. On Sunday 31st the sun was beaming, as the likes of Maxi Priest, Janet Kay and Eyko Vybes Sounds systems, belted out old classics across Wales. Even the youths, got involved, with performances by Juke Box Collective and local Welsh talent, Reuel Elijah. The event was historical, food stalls, giving Bistow vibes as the traditional smell of Caribbean jerk, rice and peas and all that good stuff, was just too tempting not to touch! The event would not be the same without a little education, presented by Cardiff's Akiwali, who gave a talk about the history of Rastafarian and Ecology Foundation of Irits Alliance. Exhibition. Stalls, jewellery, art and clothing adorned the entrance, welcoming people into a world of Reggae and Riddims.
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