DubFest 2009 is breaking in Hollywood, Florida on September 5, 2009. The 1-day reggae and dub music festival includes a strong lineup including Bunny Wailer in his only US appearance this year and Lee “Scratch” Perry as well as several American acts.

DubFest 2009, produced by AEG Live, has big plans to blow up the American festival scene with a massive lineup of dub, reggae, ska, and alternative musicians and bands. “The one day music and arts event marks a celebration of the beach and ocean culture that South Florida has been waiting for,” said Jesse Stoll from AEG Live. The event also features 5 “interactive lands,” one of which is the main stage. The other DubFest areas include:

• The Grove, which includes the 2nd performance stage, green exhibitors, and environmental groups.
• The Meadow, which includes skate demos and the Official Dub VIP tent.
• The Plaza, where food, drink, art, and other vendors will sell their wares.
• Serenity, which includes water fountains and play sites.

“Over 12 diverse reggae, ska and alternative artists on 2 stages, a creative village of unique vendors and green organizations and eye-catching skate demonstrations with special athlete appearances – All for 35 bucks!,” Stoll explains. “We are offering an extremely reasonable and affordable day full of excitement and a chance to check out your favorite bands in the beautiful South Florida setting.”

Planning to check out the festival? Join the DubFest 2009 discussion on our message boards, find ride shares, and meet other people who are going to the show.

DubFest 2009 lineup

The full DubFest lineup is a nice showing for a new 1-day dub show. Classic reggae fans take note: DubFest is being headlined by Bunny Wailer in his only confirmed 2009 US appearance. Bunny Wailer is a legendary member of the original Wailers, which he started with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. True dub heads will be more excited to see Lee “Scratch” Perry perform live – Perry stands alongside King Tubby in the history of dub music as one of it’s creators. The lineup is filled out with contemporary American ska and alternative bands including Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, Badfish (A Tribute to Sublime) and Authority Zero.

The complete lineup of confirmed dub and reggae acts includes:

• Bunny Wailer
• Lee “Scratch” Perry
• Reel Big Fish
• Goldfinger
• Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime
• Authority Zero
• Scotty Don’t
• Ballyhoo!
• SOJA
• B-Liminal
• Ladies and Gentlemen
• Dub City Tribe
• Speaking Volumes

These acts are all confirmed, but lineup is subject to change (as always).

Win a chance to play at DubFest 2009

DubFest is also offering a chance to up-and-coming bands to join the festival lineup. Email dubfest@aeglive.com if you want to enter for a chance to join the show.

DubFest 2009 tickets

DubFest tickets are USD $35 for the day, plus applicable fees (Ticketmaster users, take note). Doors open at 11am.

• $35 advance
• $40 at the gate
• $125 limited VIP “Dub Experience” passes – includes food, gift bag, 1 drink (if you’re 21), exclusive entrance, tent, bar, and bathroom passes

Dubfest tickets are available at Uncle Sam’s Miami Beach, Sweat Records, and Radioactive Records in South Florida. We recommend these options if you want to avoid most service fees. If you want to fork some extra $ over to the man, you can also get tickets on Ticketmaster’s website or by calling 800 745.3000.

Dubfest will be held rain or shine!

Win DubFest backstage passes

Want to go to DubFest but don’t have 35 clams? DubFest is running a promotion with MetroPCS (one of the festival sponsors) where anyone who texts “Dub” to Metro1 will be entered to win 2 backstage passes to meet their favorite band. Regular text messaging rates probably apply.

Dubfest location and Dubfest map

Dubfest 2009 will be held at the Hollywood ArtsPark at Young Circle. The address is:
1 Young Circle
Hollywood, FL 33020

Driving directions: From I-95 (north or south), take the Hollywood Boulevard east to Federal Highway (which is also US 1). The ArtsPark at Young Circle is at the intersection of Federal Highway and Hollywood Boulevard.

Here’s a map of the DubFest venue location:

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There’s also an interactive map and hotel information on the official website. The Marriott Hollywood Beach is offering a special DubFest Package deal with rates starting at $169 for a room and 2 DubFest tickets.

More DubFest 2009 information

You can learn more about Florida’s DubFest at these links:

• Official DubFest 2009 website
• DubFest Facebook page
• DubFest MySpace page

You can also call them at 561-681-LOCO (5626) for more information and updates and sign up for more DubFest 2009 news via the DubFest newsletter at this link.

Thanks to mabrams for joining the Dub & Reggae community and telling us about the show.