Island Vibe Festival 2022 Line-up

Global reggae-roots superstars, New Zealand's Katchafire will headline 2022 Island Vibe festival, which is set to return to North Stradbroke (SE QLD) 27-30 October.

The 'Get Away' and 'Love Letter' legends (who tour the United States next month) will be join by fellow New Zealanders, indie groove soul-roots act Masaya as well as Australia's biggest reggae producer Mista Savova (who'll be fresh from a European tour) performing material from the second part of his Havana Meets Kingston project.

Other new arrivals on the 2022 line-up include Afro-Canadian drummer and songwriter Zaynab, South Pacific soul magicians In The Element, Zenthai founder Gwyn Williams and Moroccan world music star Julian Bel-Bachir.

They join an already massive line-up that includes Sydney's heavyweight reggae legends King Tide and the reggae-soul phenomenon Sub-Tribe, Bristol's chronic bass specialist Chris Munky featuring RayJah 45.

Then there is the Top End sounds of NT's Garangali, Melbourne's selecta extraordinaire Lady Banton, Additech Records bossman Hypnotech, Byron's dancehall kings 4'20 Sound, Minjerribah hip hop soulman Sachém.



The Sunny Coast's queen of cool JaZZella, The Operative's head honcho JPS, Tweed's freshest crew Jarulah, Mullum hinterland's extra juicy Sky Eater, Kuranda's newest soul export Cinnamon Sun, the ever-deadly Yulu Burri Ba Dancers and Morocco's world groove producer Nui Moon will also be part of the action.

Bay FM's dynamic duo Chop Suey and Sunny Side Up, plus Northern Rivers empress Katia & Mystic Beats join fellow locals Spankinhide, Kurilpa Reach, Kimmy, Paula Boo and the Murbah Crew, the Pippi Lips, The Sugar Funk Fairies. . . and many more.

"There will be some changes to the festival's format this year, as COVID-19 has changed community and council's attitude to large events," event organisers reveal.

"We are currently working with our island stakeholders to bring to you an event which promotes healthy lifestyles, cultural appreciation and is more sensitive to the precious ecology of the island.

"We are creating a more intimate, family-friendly experience for you all this year. This means earlier finishing times, smaller numbers and a drug and alcohol free space.



"The new format will see a larger healing zone centred around our partners from the Zenthai Shiatsu community, a stronger focus on a wonderful workshop programme as well as our usual abundance of bands, dancers, producers and artists to share the best creative vibes possible."

2022 Island Vibe Festival takes place at Home Beach, Pt Lookout Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) 27-30 October.

Tickets are on sale, but selling quickly. The event's capacity has been capped at 1,500 in 2022 and fewer than 300 tickets remain.

Island Vibe 2022 Line-up Tour Dates

Katchafire
King Tide
Sub-Tribe
Masaya
Julian Bel-Bachir
Chris Munky & Rayjah 45
Mista Savona
4'20 Sound
Hypnotech
JPS
Jarulah
In The Element
Solua
Zaynab
Garangali
Kurilpa Reach
Accomplice Collective
JaZZella
Gwyn Williams
Nui Moon
Sky Eater
Damien Campbell
Mystic Beats & Katia
Chop Suey
Sunny Side Up
Cinnamon Sun
Kimmy
Lady Banton
Spotty Dot
Spankinhide
Clara Durbidge
Miramar
Tashka Urban
Kate Barzdo
Pippi Lips
Paula Boo
Yulu Burri Ba Dancers
Plus yoga, dance, poetry, movement, healing, workshops and a market village