Jerk Jam: The South Coast's Family Festival is Back Bigger and Better Than Ever
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The South Coast of England is home to a unique and vibrant festival like no other. Jerk Jam is a Hampshire-based festival that is inspired by the delights of the Notting Hill Carnival and it is back bigger and better than ever before. After a Covid-induced hiatus, Jerk Jam is set to return this summer to its new home at Pinkmead Farm, near Botley.
The festival will feature a set from Pete Devereux, an original member of Artful Dodger and the mastermind behind the smash hit 1999 track Re-Rewind with Craig David. Joining him will be The Allergies & Channel One, special guest General Lvy, King Tubby's, Kurupt fm's Danny Rankin, DJ Mickey Finn, and many more talented artists.
At the heart of the festival is the BBQ Battle, a unique competition that takes place in a large purpose-built boxing ring. Authentic jerk pans, sound systems, DJs and MCs will all be present as chefs battle it out to take home the title. In addition, there will be two other music stages with an eclectic mix of local and international artists and DJs from the worlds of reggae, soul, funk, house, hip hop and folk.
The likes of Aswad, Omar, Shola Ama, Norman Jay MBE, Grooverider, Dawn Penn, General Levy, Kevin Rowland Altern-8 and many more have all performed at Jerk Jam in the past. The festival has previously been nominated for best grassroots and best boutique UK festival awards.
The mission of Jerk Jam is to provide a safe, inclusive and reasonably priced space in which families can enjoy the vibrant multi-cultural flair and fun of the South coast’s diverse community. It all started when a group of DJs and music fans with an obsession for all things Notting Hill carnival went about hosting a yearly BBQ competition for friends and family, which soon evolved into a fully-fledged music festival.
Jerk Jam ran for five years on a site in Fareham and has since forged a solid reputation amongst festival goers as the go-to family event of the summer. This year, the festival will include camping and will take place on Saturday July 22. Tickets are on sale now, so don't miss out on this unique experience.
