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Marley Fest Returns to Surfside with a Killer Lineup

Marley Fest The is a celebration of Robert Nesta AKA Bob Marley, born on February 6, 1945.

It’s not just about the weed at Marley Fest

Lest we forget that reggae music is not all about the weed,

The ethos of the festival is based on inclusion and diversity, echoing the messages of Bob Marley’s lyrics that he once sang and performed to millions around the world.

Now running in its fourth year, come and see internationally acclaimed reggae artists play surfside Sliema to throes of reggae lovers.

Million Stylez, Sara Lugo, and DanJah are three of such artists who will be performing to the crowds.

Locally based acts include Maltese ska  & reggae band Island Roots, chilled-out Nigerian reggae artist Rasta Bama and Seeker, the multi-talented selector hailing from Sicily.

Also included are Lubay, BeLights, DJ Jaymed, Mista Jay, and Adry Selektah, plus surprise acts.

Sara Lugo
Sara Lugo

Festival Information

Malta’s largest Reggae event, Celebrating birth, life, music & legacy of Rober ‘Bob’ Nesta Marley.

Friday 8th February 2019
Location: Surfside Silema, Malta
Pre-Sale Tickets priced at 8€
On the door @ 12€

Further information and Socials


Underground Sound is the official media partner of the Marley Festival 2019.

Keep up to date with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and all things reggae over the coming weeks, as we gear up to what can only be described as the best reggae festival in Malta.

Jah Bless.


Written by Luc Rouffaud

Luc Rouffaud is the founder of Underground Sound, with eight years of experience running publications, organizing events and promoting underground culture.

He has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science & International Relations from the Lebanese American University and is currently completing a Master’s in Supply Chain Management at the French business school INSEEC.

He has a decade of experience analyzing, writing and editing topics from economics, geopolitics and security, to music, festivals and subculture.

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