FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday 21 August 2012 MORE ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR RAGGAMUFFIN SAMOA
PLUS FURTHER DETAILS ON RIGGAMUFFIN BEACH PARTY SAMOA HIDEAWAY BEACH RESORT RAGGAMUFFIN SAMOA is shaping up to be huge with the announcement of an additional seven artists, plus Samoas top traditional Siva (dance)
and Siva Afi (fire dancers) creating over eight hours of entertainment on Saturday 8 September!
Joining SPAWNBREEZIE, SAVAGE & SWISS, will be MONSTA G, PETER GUNZ, SAMMIELZ, JOE COFFEE, BEN VAI & THE YNOT BAND, OZKI BAND plus many more great local acts. First up GOLD-selling California-based rapper MONSTA, well known in Samoa for his hit record This Is Love (featuring Hawaiian Reggae Star J-Boog). The Samoan and Mexican MC's
debut video was filmed on location in Samoa and has been viewed over 1.5 million times on Youtube. Legendary Pacific
Island DJ and "Fresh Off The Boat" founder DJ PETER GUNZ needs no introduction, providing the hottest poly mix tapes in the Pacific for over 10 years. Peter Gunz will be
introducing his Reggae protege SAMMIELZ at Raggamuffin Samoa, a new star on the pacific reggae scene with his hit Let The Riddim Run. Renowned Samoan singer BEN VAI has been a big influence on a lot of upcoming artists in Samoa and features on albums from the likes of Mr. Tee, Zipso,
Victor Keil, and more. While he was the backing vocalist for FIJI for many years, he is an established and much loved
artist in his own right. Hes brought the YNOT BAND back together for Raggamuffin Samoa so expect some on stage magic! JOE COFFEE (aka Eddie Williams) is an up and coming New Zealand-based Samoan artist who has recently recorded a single called For
You, a Pop/Reggae hit due for release in Samoa shortly. The singles video, also filmed in Samoa, will be launched at the
Riggamuffin Beach Party. Rounding off the line-up are popular young Samoan group OZKI BAND, who recently released an EP in NZ. Their brother is in the great NZ band Brownhill, but they are making their own path
back home and are a welcome addition to the bill.
The RIGGAMUFFIN BEACH PARTY will be held at the stunning Samoa Hideaway Beach Resort on the south coast of Upolu Island on Friday 7 September. Jump
on a bus at Y Not Bar in Apia and trundle across the island to this idyllic secluded beach for a day of fun and games
with the Riggamuffin paddlers. Your ticket includes the return bus transfer, food and all the music and activities on
offer. A cash bar is available for you to purchase a range of alcoholic beverages or soft drinks. Chill out or join in
the action at Samoa Hideaway Beach. Raggamuffin and Riggamuffin Samoa are part of the countrys annual Teuila Festival -
one of Samoas most celebrated annual events. In the true essence of Celebrating Samoa, this years Teuila Festival from
02-08th September is an extension of Samoas 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Visitors during this time will
be able to enjoy a multitude of events including traditional arts, carving, dance and Fautasi (longboat) races.
RIGGAMUFFIN BEACH PARTY SCHEDULE:
Bus Transfers Depart YNOT Bar, APIA 9.00am – 10.00am
Bus Transfers Depart SAMOA HIDEAWAY BEACH 3.00pm – 4.00pm
NB: The Samoan buses and roads are an experience too! We recommend bringing a nice fluffy towel to sit on for comfort.
ENTERTAINMENT:
MAI FMs DJ Infrared OZKI Band, Joe Coffee plus special guest appearances from the Raggamuffin stars!
ACTIVITIES: Samoa Hideaway Beach is perfect for swimming and snorkelling so dont forget your togs!
PLUS…. • Fun races with Riggamuffin Paddlers – get a team together!
• Beach volleyball
• Eating! Its not a Samoan event without food. Your ticket includes your lunch
• Drinking! Please note that drinks are NOT included in your ticket but they are pretty cheap. It will be a cash bar.
So all you need to remember is TOWEL, TOGS and TALA. Easy.
Book your tickets now online at
Or at any Pacific EZY Stores in NZ
STA Travel Packages If you want to grab a great package deal, there are still some available at http://www.statravel.co.nz/raggamuffin-samoa.htm
Samoa Tourism Authority & Jacman Entertainment Present
RAGGAMUFFIN SAMOA SPAWNBREEZIE / SAVAGE / SWISS MONSTA G / PETER GUNZ / BEN VAI & THE YNOT BAND SAMMIELZ / OZKI BAND Plus Much More Saturday 8 September,
Funway Park, Matautu, APIA
Gates open 4pm
RIGGAMUFFIN SCHEDULE
Monday 3rd September – Opening, Kava Ceremony, mid-distance marathon
Tuesday 4th September – V12 Sprint Races 500m YNOT Bar / Apia Harbour
Thursday 6th September – V6 Sprint Races, 250m, 500m and 1500m
Rock Da Boat Cruise / Riggamuffin Pub Crawl
Friday 7th September – Beach Party and Fun Regatta, Samoa Hideaway Beach Resort
Registration details at http://www.teuilafestival.com/other-events/riggamuffin-samoa-2012/
ENDS