22 August 2012 - 0 Comments

Raggamuffin Samoa is shaping up to be huge with the announcement of an additional seven artists, plus Samoa’s top traditional Siva (dance) and Siva Afi (fire dancers) creating over eight hours of entertainment on Saturday 8 September!

Joining Spawnbreezie, Savage and Swiss, will be Monsta G, Peter Gunz, Sammielz, Joe Coffee, Ben Vai and The Ynot Band, Oski Band plus many more great local acts.

First up GOLD-selling California-based rapper MONSTA, well known in Samoa for his hit record ‘This Is Love’ (featuring Hawaiian Reggae Star J-Boog). The Samoan and Mexican MC's debut video was filmed on location in Samoa and has been viewed over 1.5 million times on Youtube. 

Legendary Pacific Island DJ and  "Fresh Off The Boat" founder DJ PETER GUNZ needs no introduction, providing the hottest poly mix tapes in the Pacific for over 10 years. Peter Gunz will be introducing his Reggae protege  SAMMIELZ at Raggamuffin Samoa, a new star on the pacific reggae scene with his hit ‘Let The Riddim Run’.

Renowned Samoan singer BEN VAI has been a big influence on a lot of upcoming artists in Samoa and features on albums from the likes of Mr. Tee, Zipso, Victor Keil, and more. While he was the backing vocalist for FIJI for many years, he is an established and much loved artist in his own right. He’s brought the YNOT BAND back together for Raggamuffin Samoa so expect some on stage magic!

JOE COFFEE (aka Eddie Williams) is an up and coming New Zealand-based Samoan artist who has recently recorded a single called ‘For You’, a Pop/Reggae hit due for release in Samoa shortly. The single’s video, also filmed in Samoa, will be launched at the Raggamuffin Beach Party.

Rounding off the line-up are popular young Samoan group OSKI BAND, who recently released an EP in NZ. Their brother is in the great NZ band Brownhill, but they are making their own path back home and are a welcome addition to the bill.

The RAGGAMUFFIN BEACH PARTY will be held at the stunning Samoa Hideaway Beach Resort on the south coast of Upolu Island on Friday 7 September. Jump on a bus at Y Not Bar in Apia and trundle across the island to this idyllic secluded beach for a day of fun and games with the Raggamuffin paddlers. Your ticket includes the return bus transfer, food and all the music and activities on offer. A cash bar is available for you to purchase a range of alcoholic beverages or soft drinks. Chill out or join in the action at Samoa Hideaway Beach.

Raggamuffin and Raggamuffin Samoa are part of the country’s annual Teuila Festival - one of Samoa’s most celebrated annual events. In the true essence of Celebrating Samoa, this year’s Teuila Festival from 02-08^th September is an extension of Samoa’s 50^th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Visitors during this time will be able to enjoy a multitude of events including traditional arts, carving, dance and Fautasi (longboat) races.

RAGGAMUFFIN BEACH PARTY SCHEDULE:

Bus Transfers Depart YNOT Bar, APIA - 9.00am – 10.00am

Bus Transfers Depart SAMOA HIDEAWAY BEACH - 3.00pm – 4.00pm

NB: The Samoan buses and roads are an experience too! We recommend bringing a nice fluffy towel to sit on for comfort.

ENTERTAINMENT:

MAI FM’s DJ Infrared                                                                

OZKI Band, Joe Coffee plus special guest appearances from the Raggamuffin stars!

ACTIVITIES:

Samoa Hideaway Beach is perfect for swimming and snorkelling so don’t forget your togs!

PLUS….

• Fun races with Raggamuffin Paddlers – get a team together!

• Beach volleyball

• Eating! It’s not a Samoan event without food. Your ticket includes your lunch

• Drinking! Please note that drinks are NOT included in your ticket but they are pretty cheap.

It will be a cash bar.

So all you need to remember is TOWEL, TOGS and TALA. Easy.

Book your tickets now online a http://samoa.travel/raggamuffin Or at any Pacific EZY Stores in NZ

STA Travel Packages

If you want to grab a great package deal, there are still some available at http://www.statravel.co.nz/raggamuffin-samoa.htm

Samoa Tourism Authority & Jacman Entertainment Present

RAGGAMUFFIN SAMOA

SPAWNBREEZIE / SAVAGE / SWISS
MONSTA G / PETER GUNZ / BEN VAI & THE YNOT BAND
SAMMIELZ / OSKI BAND
Plus Much More

Saturday 8 September, Funway Park, Matautu, APIA

Gates open 4pm

RAGGAMUFFIN SCHEDULE

Monday 3rd September – Opening, Kava Ceremony,  mid-distance marathon

Tuesday 4th September – V12 Sprint Races 500m  YNOT Bar / Apia Harbour

Thursday 6th September – V6 Sprint Races, 250m, 500m and 1500m /Rock Da Boat Cruise / Raggamuffin Pub Crawl

Friday 7th September – Beach Party and Fun Regatta, Samoa Hideaway Beach Resort

Registration details at http://www.teuilafestival.com/other-events/raggamuffin-samoa-2012/

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