REGGAE AT THE YURTS

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BLACKOUT is a seven-piece reggae and ska band based in Larnaca, Cyprus. Formed in 2012, Black-Out started with the vision to fill in the gap that existed in the Cypriot music scene as far as reggae-influenced music was concerned.   

The band has performed in various venues in Cyprus, gradually building its own following audience. 

They have released two singles so far and continue working on more original materia. BlackOut have scheduled live appearances packed with upbeat dancing, amusing reggae and ska-influenced playlists! Some of the artists they feature are Manu Chao, Koza Nostra, Loco Mondo, Bob Marley, Soja, Rebelution and SKA-P.  Information about the band's activity, upcoming lives, contact info, photos and videos of their performances can be found at their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BLACKOUTCY. Their songs can be found on Spotify, Youtube, iTunes and all major streaming services.

Dio Nicolaou - vocals, guitar Mike Michael - keys Mike Nicolaou - guitar Thelios Georgiou - trumpet Kleanthis Demetriou - trombone Andreas Antoniou - bass George Zenios - drums

MR WILSON Reggae Funk - 6 piece Reggae band, formed in 2018, based in Limassol. The band performs Reggae music with a bit of a Funky touch and transforms popular songs into a Reggae style.

Giorgos Nicolaou - vocal, guitar

Rodrigo Caceress - bass

Constantinos Paouros - drums

Ilias Ioannou - trumpet

Stephanos Iassonides - electric guitar 

Nicolas Genethliou - keys

SIDE EFFECTS  - born of a desire to spread their infectious love of rock'n'roll with roots, blues and funk rock influences, Side Effects are working on their 1st EP - 'My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Jazz' which will come out later this year.

Stefanos Ioannides - lead vocals and acoustic guitar

Stelios Frangos - electric guitar

Fidias Ferekides - drums

Ian Richard Cole - bass

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14th of August will be an evening concert with gates opening at 6.30PM, the first act performing at sunset (around 7.30 PM) and continuing until the drummer lays his drum sticks down.

In the style of any great outdoor venue, you will be able to enjoy your favorite potions (adult beverages; beers, wines and soft drinks will be available for sale), snacks & light meals (available for purchase), all under the evening sky within the backdrop of the Sarama Valley.

IMPORTANT! THIS IS A PLASTIC FREE EVENT! We refuse to sell bottled water and create plastic rubbish - please bring your water flask to fill it at the venue for free!

Eco firendly beverage cups are sponsored by  Dynamec.com.cy - the leading company in Cyprus for environment friendly packaging. The straws are sponsored by Ecogreenstraws.com.cy

Advance Reservations are advisable with a ticket sale of 25 Euro >>First come - First Served<< Spaces are limited!

All Ages Welcomed! Under 12 are admitted free, under 18 - €15

TICKETS ARE LIMITED DUE TO THE MAXIMUM NUMBERS OF PARTICIPANTS ALLOWED!

Friendly Dogs on a leash please! Rain or Shine. NO outside food or beverages, NO high heels. Bring your low-backed sun chairs or cushions and blankets.

Kids must be supervised by parents at all times.

ACCOMMODATION:

FREE CAMPING AND YURTS are fully booked now, sorry. Please try the listings below.

Theano Skarfos River Park 99 440041 - just down the road, tents or wooden cabins for hire

Paradisos Hills Hotel Lysos 26 322287 - 8km

Marmaras Guest House Lysos 26 221216 - 7km

Lasa Heights Hotel 26 732777 - 7km

https://www.facebook.com/Lasa-villas-106961401261095/ - 6km

Ayii Anargyri Spa Resort Miliou 26 814000 - 12km

Polis Camp Site - 19km

Nearby villages also offer accommodation available on Airbnb and Booking.com

The event will be amplified by The Sunset Sound, so expect crisp tunes, as always.

Media sponsors: Rock FM 98.5 Paphos, Cloud10 Music Agency & Paphos Music Lovers

Directions:

From Pafos - follow B7 to Polis

After Giolou village turn RIGHT to Simou.

500m before Simou turn left to Sarama

Drive down to the bottom of the valley (about 2.5km) until you come to a narrow bridge.

Turn right immediately after the bridge onto a track to Sarama.

Wiggle wiggle for 250m and take first left to Sarama.

Then after 50m of uphill take first LEFT - You're there!

If you follow SatNav, Google Maps etc. - it's you responsibility ;-)

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!