unod weekender

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3 DAY’S & NIGHTS / 7 ARENAS OF DUB, REGGAE, ROOTS & SOUND SYSTEM CULTURE
TO BE HELD AT…
Pontins 'Prestatyn Sands’ Holiday Park
Central Beach,
Barkby Avenue,
Prestatyn,
Denbighshire,
North Wales,
LL19 7LA,
United Kingdom

Now in it’s third year, the worlds only family friendly multi day indoor dub, roots, sound system and reggae festival, the United Nations Of Dub Weekender (U.N.O.D Weekender) is back at Pontins 'Prestatyn Sands’ self catering holiday park in North Wales from 24th – 26th April 2015 for another instalment of bass fuelled fun and games featuring some of the biggest artists and sound systems out there.

Spread over seven indoor arenas there is a steady supply of music from midday to 5am, including an indoor heated swimming pool. The other five rooms are all housed in the main Pontins building and are split into two 1500 capacity arena’s which are used for the main sound system sessions, the live P.A’s and DJ sets from the world class artists, there are also three smaller arena’s which are used to host the 'Selectors Arena’, cinema and education zone.

THE COMPLETE LINE UP FOR 2015!
SOUND SYSTEM ARENA (ON THEIR OWN SOUNDS):

JAH SHAKA
ABA SHANTI-I
JAH YOUTH
CHANNEL ONE
JAH TUBBYS
YOUNG WARRIOR
IMPERIAL SOUND

— U.N.O.D ARENA (POWERED BY MUNGO’S HI-FI) —

UK DUB LEGENDS LIVE:

ADRIAN SHERWOOD
DUB JUDAH
IRATION STEPPAS Ft TENA STELIN
JAHFREE
MAD PROFESSOR

UK SOUND LEGENDS:

FATMAN SOUND
FESTUS COXSONE
SAXON SOUND
V-ROCKET

ASKALA SELASSIE
DUB DYNASTY
DUBKASM
DREAD LION HI-FI Ft MR DILL LION WARRIAH
FULLNESS
I-MITRI (Vinyl Set)
VIBRONICS (LIVE) Ft MADU MESSENGER, PARVEZ & GUESTS
YAADCORE Ft MICAH SHEMAIAH

SCOTCH BONNET RECORDS & FRIENDS SHOWCASE:

DANNY T & TRADESMAN Ft PARLY B
DISRUPT (JAHTARI) Ft SPENG BOND
EARL GATESHEAD (TROJAN SOUND)
MUNGO’S HI-FI Ft CHARLIE P
STALAWA

SOUND-OFF SESSIONS (ON THEIR OWN SOUNDS):

DUB CONDUCTOR
OPERATION SOUND SYSTEM
PRESSURE ROOTS HI-FI
ROOTS COLLECTIVE GRENOBLE
SINAI SOUND SYSTEM
WELDERS HI-FI

SELECTORS ARENA (POWERED BY B.T.S.S):

ALPHA STEPPA
AMP OUTERNATIONAL
ANNA MYSTIC
BABABOOM HI-FI
B.T.S.S
COMMON UNITY
DENG DENG HI-FI Ft DAN I LOCKS
DOUBLE STANDARD DJs
DUBIOUS REU (SKARUMBA HI-FI)
DUB FROM THE GROUND
HEADSESSIONS SOUNDS
HAILE BLESS (12 VOLT)
HUMBLE BEATS Ft LUCADREAD
IBI SOUND
I&I DUBWISE Ft DUBITERIAN
INNER STANDING Ft PETER LIONHEART & CREW
JAH COMMAND Ft SISTER ZARI
JAH HEAVY LOAD
JAH REVELATION MUZIK Ft MC TROOPER & GREGORY FABULOUS
JAH STATION
KING CLEGG
LIMA SOUND SYSTEM Ft BROTHER CULTURE (5Oth EARTHSTRONG SPECIAL)
MR FASO
MURRAYMAN
ORGANIC ROOTS
REVERENCE SOUND
SAMMY DREAD
SHILOH ITES Ft RAS IYAH
STA’ KULCHA Ft ARETHA MARIE-JAH
SUNS OF DUB Ft ADDIS PABLO
TRIBE 84
WONKEY HI-FI

NEW FOR 2015… RICHI’S ROOTZ ARENA (POWERED BY KINDREAD SOUND / MAASAI WARRIOR SOUND / INSTRUMENT OF JAH):

ASHANTI SELAH
BLISS ZION
BOUT’40 SOUND
COUNTRYMAN SOUND
COLLYNIZATION SOUND
DJ RED-I
D-SELEKTA (SKARUMBA HI-FI)
DISORDA
DOKTOR LOND
DUB SMUGGLERS
EMPERORFARI
FREEDOM SOUND
IMAN
INSTRUMENT OF JAH
JAH HAMMA
JAH RAGGA
JAM JAH SOUND
KINDREAD SOUND
KING OF EYE
MAASAI WARRIOR
MAXI DREAD
PEACETIME SOUND
PRESSURE SOUND (WALES)
REVELATION SOUND
ROOTICAL (LEICESTER) Ft MR FEELGOOD
ROOTS YOUTHS
SUBATOMIC SOUND
SUB FOUNDATION

ARENA 1: SOUND SYSTEM ARENA… At previous U.N.O.D Weekenders this room has been EPIC, over the 3 days it has hosted some of the biggest dances ever to take place in the UK and the vibe has been magical with over 1500 like minded people from all over the world skanking the night away together with some of Europe’s largest sound systems and has featured Jah Shaka, Aba Shanti-i, OBF, King Earthquake, Iration Steppas, Jah Tubby’s, Channel One, Young Warrior, Word Sound & Power, Blackboard Jungle, Jah Youth, Imperial Sound Army, Kibir La Amlak and Maasai Warrior.

This year as well as the main night time sessions we are also running day time 'Sound Off’ sessions in this room which will give six up and coming sound systems the opportunity to play in front of an international audience of their peers.

ARENA 2: U.N.O.D x MUNGO’S HI-FI ARENA… After the success of this arenas format last year we are partnering up with Mungo’s Hi-Fi again, one of the most forward thinking sound systems in Europe who are fresh off the festival circuit where they have hosted stages at both Glastonbury and Outlook Festival and will be bringing their unique vibe to this 1500 capacity space for the full 3 days. As well as appearances by the very special guests that Mungo’s Hi-Fi will be bringing along to showcase their Scotch Bonnet record label we have added a huge list of headline acts.

ARENA 3: SELECTORS ARENA… For most people was one of the highlights of both pervious U.N.O.D festivals with it’s extravagant decor and extremely powerful custom built sound system coming together to create a very unique bass filled environment. Next year will be no different, and once again we’ll be booking the biggest underground sound men (and women), MC’s and bass music DJ’s to keep the vibes bubbling.

ARENA 4: THE INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL… We weren’t sure if there was going to be much of a demand for the swimming pool when we were originally planning U.N.O.D 2013… THERE WAS, so we did it again in 2014 with selectors from the likes of OBF, Blackboard Jungle, Stand High Patrol, Cian Finn and JahRevelation Muzik playing to the masses. Next year on Saturday and Sunday afternoon the pool party is back with even more world class selectors and MC’s… Don’t forget to pack your swimwear.

ARENA 5: RICHI’S ROOTZ ARENA…
This is a new addition for U.N.O.D 2015 that is dedicated to Richi Rootz one of the founding fathers of United Nations Of Dub movement. This arena will primarily be focused on the foundation sounds of the dub / reggae scene.

ARENA 6: THE CINEMA… This one speaks for itself. We will be showing some exclusive dub, roots and reggae related movies and documentaries and digging out a few classics for your enjoyment. So if your legs get a bit tired and you fancy chilling out then head up to the cinema.

ARENA 7: THE EDUCATION ZONE aka THE PUB… Over the weekend there will be several informal Q&A sessions with the various headline artists letting them talk to the people about the industry and their personal experiences being part of it. Next year will be no different and we will be bringing in more big names to expand this side of the festival.

The unique thing about the U.N.O.D Weekenders is that you not only get to experience a world class musical line up indoors with like minded people of all ages from all across the globe but the fact they are held on a holiday park by the sea with over 350 self catering apartments each comfortably sleeping between 2 and 7 people per apartment, this means there’s no setting up tents, getting covered in mud if it rains (or snows) or queueing for taxi’s at the end of the night to get you home, you can simply stroll back to your apartment and chill out whenever you feel like it. All the apartments are fully kitted out with clean bedding, shower, heating, TV… with a dedicated 24 hour U.N.O.D channel, cooker, microwave and pots and pans (if you feel like cooking) and there are also plenty of on site facilities including a well stocked supermarket, all day restaurant, fish & chip shop, burger bars, amusement arcade and cash points.

TICKET INFO…

– GROUPS OF 4 – 7 PEOPLE BOOK ONLINE HERE…
http://www.pontins.com/themed-breaks/music-breaks/united-nations-of-dub/

PLEASE NOTE: For all NON UK guests booking tickets through the Pontins website please use the following address;

Pontins,
Shore Road,
Southport,
PR8-2PZ.
Tel: 01704 696434

Please remember to use a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS for your confirmation paperwork!!

BOOK WITH PONTINS VIA PHONE…
Tel: 00 44 (0)844 576 5949

– SINGLE DAY / 3 DAY TICKETS (NO Accommodation)…
http://www.i-want-tickets.com/site/events_database_2.asp?catID=615

GETTING THERE:

Directions –

By Train: Prestatyn has its own station just a 10 minute walk from the venue and 1.5 hours from Manchester and 2.5 hours from London

By Car: Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park (U.N.O.D) is based in North Wales just off the A548 near the town of Rhyl

To find out how to get to the Holiday Park, you can call Pontins on 0844 576 5943 and talk to one of their holiday advisors.

http://www.pontins.com/holiday-parks/prestatyn-sands/3d-map/

COACH TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE EVENT:

http://www.nationalexpress.com/

If you prefer to book your coach over the phone, they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 08717 818178 (0044 8717 818178 from overseas).

Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras.

IF YOU NEED TO FLY INTO THE UK:

FLIGHTS IN AND OUT OF LIVERPOOL,
MANCHESTER & DONCASTER AIRPORTS…

LIVERPOOL: http://www.liverpoolairport.com/
MANCHESTER: http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/
DONCASTER: http://www.robinhoodairport.com/

FOR ALL RAIL (TRAIN) ENQUIRIES:

NATIONAL RAIL: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

ADDITIONAL INFO @ www.UNODweekender.com

U.N.O.D LOVE

5 ARENA’S OF DUB, REGGAE, ROOTS & BASS MUSIC

 Now in it’s second year, the worlds only family friendly multi day indoor dub, roots and reggae festival, the United Nations Of Dub Weekender (U.N.O.D Weekender) is back at Pontins 'Prestatyn Sands’ self catering holiday park in North Wales from 28th – 30th March 2014 for another instalment of bass fuelled fun and games featuring over one hundred of the biggest artists and sound systems out there.

 

Spread over six indoor arenas there is a steady supply of music from midday to 5am, including an indoor heated swimming pool. The other five rooms are all housed in the main Pontins building and are split into two 1500 capacity arena’s which are used for the main sound system sessions, the live P.A’s and DJ sets from the world class artists, there are also three smaller arena’s which are used to host the 'Selectors Stage’, cinema and education zone.

 

ARENA 1: SOUND SYSTEM ARENA… At U.N.O.D 2013 this room was EPIC, over the 3 days it hosted some of the biggest dances ever to take place and the vibe was magical with over 1500 like minded people from all over the world skanking the night away. Next year will be even bigger when we are bring some of mainland Europe’s largest names and feature nightly sessions between sound systems legends Jah Shaka, Aba Shanti-i, OBF, King Earthquake, Iration Steppas, Jah Tubby’s, Word Sound & Power, Blackboard Jungle and Maasai Warrior.

 

ARENA 2: U.N.O.D x MUNGO’S HI-FI ARENA… Next year we are going all out with this arena and are partnering up with Mungo’s Hi-Fi, one of the most forward thinking sound systems in Europe who fresh off the 2013 festival circuit where they have hosted stages at both Glastonbury and Outlook and will now be bringing their unique vibe to this 1500 capacity space for the full 3 days. As well as appearances by the very special guests that Mungo’s Hi-Fi will be bringing along to showcase their Scotch Bonnet record label we have an ever growing list of headline acts including Alpha & Omega, Adrian Sherwood, Don Letts, Alpha Steppa, Dubkasm, Vibronics, Zion Train, Reggae Roast, Riddim Tuffa  ft El Fata, Murrayman, Stand High Patrol, Twilight Circus, Jah Revelation Muzik, Nucleus Roots and Kibir La Amlak (Exclusive Live Show) plus some VERY special surprise acts that are yet to be announced.

 

ARENA 3: SELECTORS STAGE… This room for most was one of the highlights of U.N.O.D 2013 with it’s extravagant decor and extremely powerful sound system coming together to create a very unique bass filled environment. Next year will be no different, and once again we’ll be booking the biggest underground sound men (and women), MC’s and bass music DJ’s to keep the vibes bubbling.

 

ARENA 4: THE INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL… We weren’t sure if there was going to be much of a demand for the swimming pool when we were originally planning U.N.O.D 2013… THERE WAS, with selectors from the likes of OBF, Blackboard Jungle, Stand High Patrol and JahRevelation Muzik playing to the masses. So we’re doing it again next year on Saturday and Sunday afternoon with even more world class selectors and MC’s… Don’t forget to pack your swimwear.

 

ARENA 5: THE CINEMA… This one speaks for itself. We will be showing some exclusive dub, roots and reggae related movies and documentaries and digging out a few classics for your enjoyment. So if your legs get a bit tired and you fancy chilling out then head up to the cinema.

 

ARENA 6: THE EDUCATION ZONE aka THE PUB… Over the weekend there were several informal Q&A sessions hosted by Steve Vibronics where he sat down with various headline artists and let them talk to the people about the industry and their personal experiences being part of it. Next year we are bringing in Sam Stryda (Dubkasm / Teachings In Dub) to collaborate with Steve to expand this side of the festival.

 

The unique thing about the U.N.O.D Weekenders is that you not only get to experience a world class musical line up indoors with like minded people of all ages from all across the globe but the fact they are held on a holiday park by the sea with over 350 self catering apartments each comfortably sleeping between 2 and 7 people per apartment, this means there’s no setting up tents, getting covered in mud if it rains (or snows) or queueing for taxi’s at the end of the night to get you home, you can simply stroll back to your apartment and chill out whenever you feel like it. All the apartments are fully kitted out with clean bedding, shower, heating, TV… with a dedicated 24 hour U.N.O.D channel, cooker, microwave and pots and pans (if you feel like cooking) and there are also plenty of on site facilities including a well stocked supermarket, restaurant, fish & chip shop, burger bars, amusement arcade and cash points.

 

Nearly 2000 people from all over the world braved the blizzards to get to U.N.O.D 2013… Next year it’s going to be even bigger !!  

 

ADDITIONAL TICKET INFO ETC @ www.UNODweekender.com