Calgary Reggae Festival Society
Mission Statement:
As a Society (Calgary Reggae Festival Society), we are committed to the promotion of local, regional and national awareness of Reggae Music in Canada.
Objectives
- To promote cultural awareness and advancement of Reggae Music in Canada.
- To promote the historical significance and influence of Reggae Music on other music genres.
- To produce an annual festival showcasing Reggae Music and Culture.
- To encourage youth involvement in the development of Reggae Music.
The Calgary Reggae Festival Society WINS at the 2010 Reggae Music Achievement Awards for Best Concert Promoter! The award ceremony took place on June 12, 2010 in Toronto.
Here we are!
Mailing Address:
Calgary Reggae Festival Society
Chinook RPO, PO Box 30244
Calgary, Alberta T2H 2V9 Canada
Tel: 403-355-5696
Fax: 403-455-8033
CRFS Board of Directors: 2010-2011
Estella Foster
Randy Gibbs
Allison McDonald
Vincent Vaughan
ReggaeFest 2011 Organizing Committee
- Julie Abbott
- Tara Andrews
- Jolene Brunn
- Rachel Colless
- Kwesi Cripps
- Leo Cripps
- Eva Damave
- Don Dixon
- Irene Dutka
- Estella Foster
- Randy Gibbs
- Stephen Hinds
- Christina Marriott
- Chris Martin
- Allison McDonald
- Cindy Nield
- Vincent Vaughan
- Clarence Wynter
Board of Directors – A Short History
In October of 2003, 6 Calgarians came together with the same vision – to increase the awareness of Reggae Music in Western Canada and to provide an avenue where this music can be heard. The Calgary Reggae Festival Society (CRFS) was formed. CRFS is set on a mission to promote local, regional and national awareness of Reggae Music in Canada.
The 6 Founding Members had a very strong connection to Reggae music and event planning. The experiences of this group were far reaching – from Reggae music DJ's, broadcasters, promoters and musicians to experienced event planners. This team endeavours to educate the general public about the conscious, unifying power of Reggae music.
Founding Members
- Leo Cripps
- Ibo
- Cindy Nield
- Ludlow Rodney
- Vincent Vaughan
- Michael B Wallace
A Fundraiser for Project ROAR
Project ROAR: Calgary ReggaeFest is embarking on a school and community outreach project called Project ROAR (Reach Out And Restore). ReggaeFest has adopted the Windsor Forest Primary School in Portland, Jamaica and will be helping to develop a Resource Centre. The Resource Centre will be used by the school as well as the entire Windsor Forest community.
Please help us to raise the funds needed to complete the Resource Centre.
Download the 2012 Project ROAR Brochure
Rastagarians SHARE THE LOVE - If you have a fundraising idea please contact the Calgary Reggae Festival Society.
- Read about Project ROAR in The Jamaican Gleaner - November 2011
- Swerve Magazine writes about Project ROAR - May 2011.
- Project ROAR has started as two ReggaeFest team members travel to Portland, Jamaica and donate computers to the Windsor Forest Primary School. Click here and read the story in the Jamaican Gleaner.
- Project ROAR (Reach Out And Restore) launched: Calgary ReggaeFest partners with Windsor Forest Primary School in Portland, Jamaica to rehabilitate and modernize the school's resource room/centre. Click here for more information on ROAR and how to donate.
Photos of the Windsor Forest Primary School - February 2011.
Donate a secure and specified amount to Project ROAR through PayPal
Please note: The Calgary Reggae Festival Society is NOT a registered Canadian charity so we are unable to offer tax deductible receipts.
Donate a secure amount of your choice to Project ROAR through PayPal
Please note: The Calgary Reggae Festival Society is NOT a registered Canadian charity so we are unable to offer tax deductible receipts.
Events We Support
EPCOR CENTRE's TransCanada Alberta Music Series
March 28 - 31, 2012
Engineered Air Theatre, 7:30 pm
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is proud to present the best and brightest of our home-grown musical talents in the TransCanada Alberta Music Series, a gathering of the hottest, most unique musicians from across the province.
BackBeat Session - Friday, March 30, 2012
There is a sunny confidence in this music – a bright night rooted in gritty bluesy rhythms, reggae and ska tempos. Move and sway to transplanted soul and irresistible dance beats.
Featuring:
The Soulicitors
Ghostkeeper
JK & The Relays
Calgary 2012 - Celebrate Calgary as a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2012. Watch for new ReggaeFest events.