{"id":5020,"date":"2026-10-16T10:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?p=5020"},"modified":"2026-10-12T10:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T10:35:56","slug":"city-splash-festival-2027-lineup-damian-marley-skillibeng-stefflon-don-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/city-splash-festival-2027-lineup-damian-marley-skillibeng-stefflon-don-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"City Splash Festival 2027 Lineup: Damian Marley, Skillibeng, Stefflon Don and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City Splash Festival has unveiled its first lineup for 2027, with Damian Marley confirmed as the major headline act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The London festival returns to Brockwell Park on Bank Holiday Monday, 31 May 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first announcement includes major names from reggae, dancehall, Afrobeats and soundsystem culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is playing City Splash 2027?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damian Marley leads the lineup alongside Dexta Daps, Skillibeng, Wayne Wonder, Stefflon Don and Warrior King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DJ Tunez and DJ Puffy are also confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The supporting programme includes Channel One, Saxon Sound System, Rampage Sound, Dubwise Jamaica, Dankie Sounds, DJ Ace, DJ Cass, DJ Larni and numerous other selectors and DJs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More artists are expected to be announced before the festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damian Marley headlines Brockwell Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damian Marley is the biggest individual booking on the current poster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grammy-winning Jamaican artist has become one of reggae&#8217;s most internationally recognised performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His album <em>Welcome to Jamrock<\/em> helped introduce his music to audiences well beyond traditional reggae circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marley has also collaborated with major hip-hop artists, including Nas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His City Splash appearance brings one of reggae&#8217;s biggest contemporary names to a festival built around Caribbean and African musical culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skillibeng and Dexta Daps represent modern dancehall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City Splash isn&#8217;t simply booking established reggae artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skillibeng represents a newer generation of Jamaican dancehall performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His international breakthrough through <em>Crocodile Teeth<\/em> helped introduce his music to a much wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dexta Daps brings a different style, combining dancehall, reggae and R&amp;B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Stefflon Don connects British rap and contemporary Caribbean sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wayne Wonder and Warrior King provide another link to reggae and dancehall history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lineup effectively traces several generations of Jamaican and Caribbean-influenced music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soundsystem culture remains central<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing that separates City Splash from conventional pop festivals is its dedication to soundsystem culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Channel One, Saxon Sound System and Rampage Sound are among the confirmed names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These bookings matter because the festival celebrates not only individual artists but the wider culture of DJs, selectors, sound crews and communities that helped shape modern British music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is City Splash Festival 2027?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City Splash takes place on Monday 31 May 2027 at Brockwell Park in South London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.city-splash.com\/\">official City Splash website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Damian Marley, Skillibeng, Stefflon Don and Dexta Daps already confirmed, the festival has assembled a strong first wave for reggae and dancehall fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>City Splash Festival has unveiled its first lineup for 2027, with Damian Marley confirmed as the major headline act. 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