You probably know the Boomshakalak DJ crew from just about every major festival in the Netherlands and countless successful reggae parties. With infectious enthusiasm, they deliver heavy tunes backed by a deep knowledge of Jamaican-rooted music. They’ve managed to win over many unsuspecting passersby with their love for ska, roots reggae, and dub — even tearing the roof off venues like De Kaaij during the Vierdaagse Feesten as true “Real Reggae Ambassadors”!

At the Willow Hifi sessions over the past few years, many have enjoyed the warm and impressive sounds of the Willow Hifi sound system. Inspired by the great names of soundsystem culture and driven by a deep love for — you guessed it — Jamaican-rooted music, Willow Hifi focuses on sound quality, sustainability, and pure musical enjoyment. Artists like Kibir La Amlak, Slimmah Sound, Black Omolo, and Rapha Pico have already successfully played on the Willow Hifi full stack, so…

It’s high time, after a series of fire-blazing Nijmegen Winter BBQs together, to join forces and make the dub area at Rastaplas sway to the most delightful reggae and dub tunes! Alongside the DJ selectors from Boomshakalak and Willow Hifi, several live musicians will also join in, staying true to tradition. (Rastaplas)

WWW: Rastaplas Festival Line-Up