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Kuranda Roots Festival Lineup

Celebrating its 8th year, the annual Kuranda Roots Festival is one of Australia’s finest outdoor celebrations of world, roots reggae and dub music and is re-known for its unique good vibes and atmosphere.

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ARCHIE ROACH

Archie Roach, a philosopher and storyteller in the tradition of his ancestors, relays and retells intimate real life stories through song that has touched the hearts and souls of audiences around the world.

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OPIUO

The undisputed king of Australia’s underground electronic scene – Opiuo’s style brings back the funk in the deepest bass-heavy way imaginable. Opiuo interrupts his world tour to fly direct to Kuranda roots for this unmissable show.

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DUBMARINE

Originally hailing from far north Qld, front man D Kazman found success with such acts as Hot Rubber Glove and the Dynamic Thrills before launching his greatest band to date – the irrepressible leviathan of futurist electro reggae and hip hop – Dubmarine.

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THE BIRD

One of Australia’s favourite late night festival acts, it’s our great pleasure to bring to Kuranda for the first time – The Bird! Masterminded by keyboadist and program wizard Si and the stupidly talented drummer Ben Walsh, the Bird take you on a crazy ride from reggae, drum and bass through to live throbbing dubstep.

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DARKY ROOTS

See for yourself why Darky Roots are the fastest rising reggae band in the South Pacific. Their immaculate harmonies are reminiscent of the Jamaican golden era of the ‘60s and ‘70s, combined with exceptional songwriting and an ultra smooth rhythm section and celebrity horns.

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THE UPSTEPPERS

Dancefloor-shaking roots-heavy reggae with backbone. The Upsteppers represent the signature sound of Brisbane conscious reggae and has lead The Upsteppers to play alongside the world’s leading reggae acts such as Jamaica’s Chaka Demus & Pliers and Jah Mason, USA’s Groundation, NZ’s Katchafire and the Black Seeds.

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RASTAFARI RIDDIMS FEAT MARCUS FARI & CULTURE HARRY

Hosts of weekly radio show 'Rastafari Rythyms' , will mash up the stage @  this years K'Roots Festival! Learn the true definition of 'Roots' when these hosts entertain you on the Mainstage throughout the day delivering the best of new/old Skool reggae vibes.

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ZENNITH

Kuranda's very own rudeboy heavyweights have become the nation's top Indigenous reggae.

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THE FLUMES

Featuring the entrancing harp playing of Kayt Wallace - craft highly exploratory ear tickling tones where echoes of blues, folk, jazz, funk and reggae can be heard pulsing from the shadows.

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SCHOOLFIGHT

A five piece Hip hop/reggae rock outfit hailing from Brisbane Qld fronted by the irascible rudeboy YT. The 'Fight's Style of music has been described as laid back, soulful bass jams, laced with air tight flows and soaring hooks, thru to hard hitting hiphop bounce served with gritty guitar lines and frantic keys.

THE RUSTY DATSUNS Combining sweetly woven vocal harmonies over a backdrop of deftly fingerpicked guitar, ukelele and soaring fiddle, the Rusty Datsuns create the musical equivalent of freshly baked cookies from your grandma’s kitchen. Website
BILLY DREAD The Bad Boy behind North Queensland’s DreadAgade SoundSystem. Website
KOAHLITION Classic reggae from many of the great stars of reggae as well as original pieces influenced by the style. Website
IMANDAN Imandan are renowned for their deep roots and conscious soulful lyrics, upfull tunes with heavy bass driven, dubby riddems, punctuated by momentous brass riffs with a kook twist. Website
RUDEKAT SOUND Feat. SUNNY DREAD Rudekat Sound System is a collective of DJ’s, MC’s and live musicians who play a cool mix of old Jamaican rocksteady, reggae and ska through to live drum and bass and dubstep. Rudekat Sound will be appearing live with the irrepressible Afro-Jamaican MC Sunny Dread. Website
DANNY ROSS Danny is a singer/songwriter of subtle dynamism and raw talent, a moment spent witnessing this particular artist in action is a moment spent in the presence of something exciting in Australian music. Website
LUBDUB Crafting, creating and cutting electro-acoustic delights. Website
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About Kuranda Roots

Headlining this year’s mighty main stage line-up are world touring Drum and Bass act The Bird, the highly acclaimed electronic artist OPIUO, lyrical philosopher and storyteller Archie Roach and the manically energetic 8 piece leviathan Dubmarine - fronted by the north’s own MC D Kazman.

 

Joining them on the main stage are Australia’s number one indigenous reggae and hip hop outfit Zennith and the cream of down under reggae and hip hop talent featuring the likes of Darky Roots, Rudekat SoundSystem, The Upsteppers, ImanDan and Schoolfight. Rounding out the bill are the delicate harp grooves of the Flumes, the rambunctious folk of the Rusty Datsuns and many more.

 

CAMPING: Season and overnight camping is available in the adjacent field to the lush grounds of the Kuranda Amphitheatre on Barron Falls Rd. Toilets and showers will be provided.

Kuranda Roots Program

This year the program stretches over two days, including a mashing Friday night pre party on the mainsatage. As well as 2 stages of music, there are food and craft markets, a licensed bar and a chai chill out zone. Kuranda Roots is all ages, so if gran an pop and the little ‘uns are pestering, you’ve got no excuse not to share the fun.

Getting There

From Cairns: Take Sheridan St north onto the Cook Highway. Proceed for 10km. Turn Left at Smithfield roundabout, Kuranda Exit. Drive up range for 10km, turn left at Kuranda Village sign. First right onto Barang St, right turn again onto Wirramo St, right turn again onto Barron Falls Road. Kuranda Amphitheatre is the first left off Barron Falls Road.

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Kuranda Roots Tickets

Kuranda Roots Festival FRIDAY AND SEASON TICKETS ARE NOW ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE AT THE FESTIVAL! SATURDAY TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 9am SATURDAY.

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PRE SALE TICKETS

**NEW** Kuranda Roots/Bushweek Festival Combination Tix: $150 + booking fee

 

Season Adult: $75 or $95 w/camping + booking fee (includes admission to Sunday after party)

 

Season Concession (youth 13 – 17, pensioner) $65 or $85 w/camping + booking fee (includes admission to Sunday after party)

 

Fri Adult: $28 or $38 w/camping or Fri Conc: $23 or $33 w/camping

 

Sat Adult: $48 or $58 w/camping or Sat Conc: $42 or $52 w/camping

Contact Kuranda Roots

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71 Russel St West End BRISBANE QLD 4101

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DIRECTIONS FROM CAIRNS

Take Sheridan St north onto the Cook Highway. Proceed for 10km. Turn Left at Smithfield roundabout, Kuranda Exit. Drive up range for 10km, turn left at Kuranda Village sign. First right onto Barang St, right turn again onto Wirramo St, right turn again onto Barron Falls Road. Kuranda Amphitheatre is the first left off Barron Falls Road.

Festival Terms and Conditions


Your entry to and presence at Kuranda Roots is subject to these conditions. Rudekat Records and Ticketlink sells tickets as an agent for and on behalf of Kuranda Roots. This sale is subject to general terms and conditions of both Ticketlink and Kuranda Roots, which are available by contacting Ticketlink at the place of purchase or visiting kurandaroots.com. The following conditions are both of sale (including any resale or subsequent allocation) and conditions of entry to the event:

  • Kuranda Roots reserves the right to add, delete, reschedule or replace artists and / or vary prices, venues and layout without notice to you.
  • Individuals may be subject to a personal search and/or search of personal possessions at the time of entry to the venue.
  • If tickets not bought online are damaged or defaced in any way or are not purchased from Ticketlink or other authorised points of sale, entry may be refused and a refund denied.
  • Without the prior written consent of Kuranda Roots, tickets must not be resold or offered for resale (including on-line auction sites) or used for commercial purposes including advertising, promotional competitions, or to promote the sales of other goods and services. If this condition is breached the ticket may be cancelled without refund and the bearer of the ticket may be refused entry.
  • It is your responsibility to inform yourself of the Conditions. By purchasing a ticket and/or entering Kuranda Roots you are deemed to have accepted and understood as binding on you all Conditions and any accompanying risks, obligations and responsibilities.
  • This is a general admission event and entry is at your own risk.
  • Event proceeds rain or shine.
  • You must have a valid ticket or other authorisation to enter Kuranda Roots.
  • You will be denied entry without a valid ticket.
  • Tickets purchased through unauthorized points of sale may be cancelled or you may be denied admission without refund, at the sole discretion of the promoter.
  • Tickets lost or stolen may not be replaced, unless they fit the terms and conditions as listed by Ticketlink.
  • You acknowledge that where Kuranda Roots is able to exclude any express or implied warranty that the services will be rendered with reasonable care and skill (such as where a relevant law excludes such warranties where the services are a recreational activity or similarly defined activity), such warranties are excluded to the greatest extent permitted by law.
  • In consideration of your entry and attendance at Kuranda Roots, you agree to indemnify Kuranda Roots and its directors, employees, agents, volunteers, sponsors and contractors from and against all claims (whether at contract, tort or statute), expenses, harm, damage, loss or personal injury (including death) you suffer or incur directly or indirectly as a result of your attendance at Kuranda Roots, however caused, including as a result of the negligence or any acts or omissions of Kuranda Roots or the venue.
  • Tickets are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
  • The right of admission is reserved.
  • Any decision to eject you from the venue is final. No refunds will be issued following ejection from the venue or refused entry.
  • You acknowledge and agree that while attending Kuranda Roots as a member of the audience, your image, likeness or voice may be recorded (by any form of audio or visual recordings), and that any photograph, film, audio file or images of you taken by Kuranda Roots or any third party may be published, broadcast, transmitted or otherwise distributed by Kuranda Roots or a third party worldwide in any form of media (with or without identification) for any purpose, including for commercial gain, without compensation to you.
  • You must not make any audio or visual recording or take any photograph other than for private non-commercial purposes.
  • You must not without Kuranda Roots's prior consent broadcast, narrowcast or otherwise transmit by any means (including by way of mobile telephone, modem or any wireless device) any audio or visual files taken at Kuranda Roots.
  • Security procedures are in effect and you may be requested to submit to a search of your person and/or property. Failure to comply will mean you will be prevented from entering the event.
  • Appropriate standards of behaviour are expected and persons deemed to be behaving in a manner that is dangerous or unacceptable to management or otherwise breaching these Conditions will be refused admission and/or removed from the venue. No refunds will be issued following ejection from the venue.
  • At the licensed area of the venue, disruptive or offensive behaviour will result in service being denied and removal of such offenders from the licensed premises or the venue.
  • Activities such as 'stage diving', 'moshing', 'climbing' and 'crowd surfing' are strictly prohibited.
  • Unless expressly agreed by Kuranda Roots, you must not conduct any commercial activities within the venue.
  • You must not engage in any activities that may be construed as ambush marketing, including displaying inside the venue commercial signage, or selling or distributing goods or services, soliciting or surveying or gathering information from patrons.
  • The event has licensed areas. Patrons wishing to consume alcohol must have Photo ID. Alcohol sales are subject to Responsible Service of Alcohol and Harm Minimisation Practices. We are prohibited by law from serving liquor to intoxicated persons.

  • WARNING - you may be exposed to several risks by attending Kuranda Roots. Such risks may include (without limitation):

  • Hearing loss due to loud music;
  • Visual problems due to flash lighting strobes and other special effects may be used during the event;
  • Exposure to smoke, steam or special effects;
  • Sunburn, heat stoke or dehydration;
  • Physical injury as a result of the conduct of other attendees; and
  • Injury or distress as a result of overcrowding, crushing and/or stampeding.

  • You must not, without the prior written consent of Kuranda Roots, bring any of the following items into the venue:

  • any alcoholic beverages;
  • any cans, metal containers, glass bottles or containers or other glass objects (excluding sunglasses, binoculars and prescription or reading glasses);
  • any illegal drugs;
  • any drink coolers, ice boxes or eskies;
  • Skateboards, scooters, roller blades or bicycles;
  • any structure or item that may be used to erect a structure, or which is capable of supporting the weight of a person including, without limitation, any chairs, lounges, benches, and stools;
  • knives, weapons, or fireworks;
  • any object that could be used to distract, hinder or interfere with any performer including a laser pointer;
  • any flags with poles, large flags or banners that may obstruct the view of other patrons;
  • any whistle, horn, musical instrument, loud hailer, public address system;
  • digital, electronic or other recording or broadcast device;
  • any item that you intend (or such quantities of the item from which Kuranda Roots can reasonably infer that you intend) to distribute, hawk, sell, offer, expose for sale or display for marketing or promotional purposes;
  • animals (apart from authorised guide/companion dogs);
  • any dangerous goods; and
  • any other items deemed by management to be dangerous or capable of causing a public nuisance.

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Unless otherwise stated, we or our licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website. Subject to the licence below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.

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You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages from the website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions below.

You must not:

(a) republish material from this website (including republication on another website);
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(c) reproduce, duplicate, copy or otherwise exploit material on our website for a commercial purpose;
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(e) redistribute material from this website [except for content specifically and expressly made available for redistribution].

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The information on this website is provided free-of-charge, and you acknowledge that it would be unreasonable to hold us liable in respect of this website and the information on this website.

Whilst we endeavour to ensure that the information on this website is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy; nor do we commit to ensuring that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up-to-date.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law we exclude all representations, warranties and conditions (including, without limitation, the conditions implied by law of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and the use of reasonable care and skill).

Our liability is limited and excluded to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law. We will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising under these terms and conditions or in connection with our website, whether arising in tort, contract, or otherwise. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing exclusion, we will not be liable for any loss of profit, contracts, business, goodwill, data, income, revenue or anticipated savings arising under terms and conditions or in connection with our website, whether direct or indirect, and whether arising in tort, contract, or otherwise.

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If we provide you with a user ID and password to enable you to access restricted areas of our website or other content or services, you must ensure that that user ID and password is kept confidential. You accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your user ID or password.

We may disable your user ID and password at our sole discretion or if you breach any of the policies or terms governing your use of our website or any other contractual obligation you owe to us.

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We may revise these terms and conditions from time-to-time. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.

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These terms and conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with Australian law, and any disputes relating to these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

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The full name of our company is Rudekat Records.

We are registered in Australia under ABN number 81648653567.

Our registered address is 71 Russell St West End 4101 Brisbane.


KURANDA ROOTS BUS TIMETABLE

$10 each way $20 return

DEP: SALTHOUSE, PIERPOINT RD CAIRNS TO KURANDA AMPHITHEATRE

 

1130 Ex Salt House to Kuranda
1215 Arrive Kuranda

1330 Ex Salt House to Kuranda
1415 Arrive Kuranda

1530 Ex Salt House to Kuranda
1615 Arrive Kuranda

 

DEP: KURANDA AMPHITHEATRE TO SALTHOUSE, CAIRNS

 

2215 Ex Kuranda to Salt House
2300 Arrive Salt House

2245 Ex Kuranda to Salt House
2330 Arrive Salt House

KURANDA ROOTS FESTIVAL 2010 WRAP-UP


[Kuranda Roots] Massive thanks to all the performers, volunteers, crew, sponsors and all you fantastic people that made the Carnivale a mad day.. Don't forget to check the exhibition at the Fort Arts Hub in the Valley which is currently exhibiting artwork from the Carnivale. For more Rudekat Events and the best of Brisbane reggae and soul music releases, stay chooned for the release of the new rudekat website: www.rudekatrecords.com

Hope to see you at the next festival -

Bless Up,
Rudekat, Thiago, Jess and the crew.