Rototom Sunsplash 2003: Brokerage event to examine the Reggae heritage
5 July 2003 - 12 July 2003
Italy
Parco del Rivellino, Osoppo (Italy), 5-12 July 2003
In its 10th edition, RSUN will offer the 150,000 expected visitors the best of ACP music, especially Reggae from Jamaica, as well as many opportunities to meet, debate and have fun.
Rototom Sunsplash aims to be an incubator for ACP culture. The main research achievement of the project is a thematic examination leading to briefings and a semantic website on the opportunities and technologies to develop the resources of these countries cultural heritage. RSUN is a matching and brokerage event for researchers and cultural professionals who want to submit an Integrated Project (IP) for the next call for proposal of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6).
The musical calendar of the event, that you will find on the website, presents renowned stars of Reggae music, like Gregory Isaacs, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, the Wailers, Bunny Wailer, Buju Banton, Patrice, Africa United, South Sound System, Anthony B, Morgan Heritage, Daweh Congo and Seed, Lee "Scratch" Perry and the overwhelming rhythm of the Olodums from Brazil.
During the Forum there will be space for ecology, with conferences on water and solar energy with the participation of the president of Legambiente Ermete Realacci. The campaign also encompasses an information point that will illustrate new technologies and significant initiatives on solar energy in Italy. Furthermore, an exhibition dedicated to proposals from project partners for solar and other renewable energies will offer the public an insight into the financial advantages and support they can gain by implementing these energy sources. A number of products and commercialised technologies will also be on display.
During the event Amnesty International will launch the campaign "I don't discriminate that intends to report all forms of discrimination and will involve the participants of the festival in debates and initiatives.
2003 being the European Year of People with Disabilities, RSUN has been organised so as to provide equal rights for people with disabilities in the huge camping area of the Park of Rivellino. It is without barriers and discrimination.
Another space to become a symbol of the festival is called "living the energy": a new world is possible if we start understanding our internal ecosystem through meditation and natural therapies. Daily appointments, courses and close examinations with the participation of numerous experts are devoted to these themes. , ,Furthermore, Rototom Sunsplash proposes the cinema review "Nightime Visions against the darkness of war". There will be eight films - from "The great war" by Monicelli to "No man's land" by Tanovic, from "Trip to Khandahar" by Makhmalbaf to "Three Kings" by O'Russell that will highlight the importance of peace and the horror of any war. , ,In a festival devoted to Jamaican music, you couldnt be without a space like the "dancehall" area. Parties by Fresh Yard will take place here with guests from all European Countries, jam-sessions and showcases proposed on the stage. , ,The Rototom Sunsplash 2003 really is a festival that lives completely: there will be courses and stages devoted to African percussions and dances of the world, a recording studio for the artists and a sounds system. In addition, Radio Sunsplash, animated by Popular Basic Radio Network, will give voice to the thousand souls of the festival 24 hours on 24 also on Internet (http://www.radiopopolare.it/(opens in new window)).
Prices: ,· Ticket for 8 days: up to June 15 - 100 EUR; after June 16 - 120 EUR ,· Single day 20 EUR,· Cumulative days available,· Children up to 12 years and the press don't pay
How to get there: ,· By Airplane: The nearest airports are Venice and Trieste.,· By Train. The festival can be reached by train from the station of Gemona of Friuli; a free shuttle bus links the station with the festival ,· By Car: From Udine continue on the highway A23 Udine-Tarvisio up to the exit Osoppo-Gemona. From Osoppo onwards the road to the festival is clearly signalled on the road.
· Bus from the South Italy: departure from Napoli\Caserta and outskirts. For more information e-mail: festivalbus@virgilio.it ,· Bus from Spain: the Asociaciòn Cultural Reggae is organizing a bus with departure from Madrid, stops in Saragozza and Barcelona and destination Rototom Sunsplash. For more information e-mail: rototom@reggae-news.net ,· Bus from Russia: upcoming from Moscow the "Russian Team", reggae-bus following the band "DubTv." For further information go to http://www.dubtv.ru(opens in new window) or in Russian(opens in new window) or e-mail: dubtvmp@mail.ru.
For further information please visit the following web address:,http:\\www.rototomsunsplash.com,or contact:
Press Office,Francesca Angelelli ,Tel: +39-338-3815617,E-mail: franciangelo@libero.it
Communication Unit:,Sabrina Trovant,E-mail: sunsplash@rototom.com
In its 10th edition, RSUN will offer the 150,000 expected visitors the best of ACP music, especially Reggae from Jamaica, as well as many opportunities to meet, debate and have fun.
Rototom Sunsplash aims to be an incubator for ACP culture. The main research achievement of the project is a thematic examination leading to briefings and a semantic website on the opportunities and technologies to develop the resources of these countries cultural heritage. RSUN is a matching and brokerage event for researchers and cultural professionals who want to submit an Integrated Project (IP) for the next call for proposal of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6).
The musical calendar of the event, that you will find on the website, presents renowned stars of Reggae music, like Gregory Isaacs, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, the Wailers, Bunny Wailer, Buju Banton, Patrice, Africa United, South Sound System, Anthony B, Morgan Heritage, Daweh Congo and Seed, Lee "Scratch" Perry and the overwhelming rhythm of the Olodums from Brazil.
During the Forum there will be space for ecology, with conferences on water and solar energy with the participation of the president of Legambiente Ermete Realacci. The campaign also encompasses an information point that will illustrate new technologies and significant initiatives on solar energy in Italy. Furthermore, an exhibition dedicated to proposals from project partners for solar and other renewable energies will offer the public an insight into the financial advantages and support they can gain by implementing these energy sources. A number of products and commercialised technologies will also be on display.
During the event Amnesty International will launch the campaign "I don't discriminate that intends to report all forms of discrimination and will involve the participants of the festival in debates and initiatives.
2003 being the European Year of People with Disabilities, RSUN has been organised so as to provide equal rights for people with disabilities in the huge camping area of the Park of Rivellino. It is without barriers and discrimination.
Another space to become a symbol of the festival is called "living the energy": a new world is possible if we start understanding our internal ecosystem through meditation and natural therapies. Daily appointments, courses and close examinations with the participation of numerous experts are devoted to these themes. , ,Furthermore, Rototom Sunsplash proposes the cinema review "Nightime Visions against the darkness of war". There will be eight films - from "The great war" by Monicelli to "No man's land" by Tanovic, from "Trip to Khandahar" by Makhmalbaf to "Three Kings" by O'Russell that will highlight the importance of peace and the horror of any war. , ,In a festival devoted to Jamaican music, you couldnt be without a space like the "dancehall" area. Parties by Fresh Yard will take place here with guests from all European Countries, jam-sessions and showcases proposed on the stage. , ,The Rototom Sunsplash 2003 really is a festival that lives completely: there will be courses and stages devoted to African percussions and dances of the world, a recording studio for the artists and a sounds system. In addition, Radio Sunsplash, animated by Popular Basic Radio Network, will give voice to the thousand souls of the festival 24 hours on 24 also on Internet (http://www.radiopopolare.it/(opens in new window)).
Prices: ,· Ticket for 8 days: up to June 15 - 100 EUR; after June 16 - 120 EUR ,· Single day 20 EUR,· Cumulative days available,· Children up to 12 years and the press don't pay
How to get there: ,· By Airplane: The nearest airports are Venice and Trieste.,· By Train. The festival can be reached by train from the station of Gemona of Friuli; a free shuttle bus links the station with the festival ,· By Car: From Udine continue on the highway A23 Udine-Tarvisio up to the exit Osoppo-Gemona. From Osoppo onwards the road to the festival is clearly signalled on the road.
· Bus from the South Italy: departure from Napoli\Caserta and outskirts. For more information e-mail: festivalbus@virgilio.it ,· Bus from Spain: the Asociaciòn Cultural Reggae is organizing a bus with departure from Madrid, stops in Saragozza and Barcelona and destination Rototom Sunsplash. For more information e-mail: rototom@reggae-news.net ,· Bus from Russia: upcoming from Moscow the "Russian Team", reggae-bus following the band "DubTv." For further information go to http://www.dubtv.ru(opens in new window) or in Russian(opens in new window) or e-mail: dubtvmp@mail.ru.
For further information please visit the following web address:,http:\\www.rototomsunsplash.com,or contact:
Press Office,Francesca Angelelli ,Tel: +39-338-3815617,E-mail: franciangelo@libero.it
Communication Unit:,Sabrina Trovant,E-mail: sunsplash@rototom.com