The JazzReggae Festival at UCLA is an annual music and food festival held Memorial Day Weekend that features some of the most prominent musicians in Jazz, Hip-Hop, Soul, and Reggae. It brings the Los Angeles community together in a celebration of diversity, art, culture, sustainability and of course, music.
With an annual attendance of over 30,000 and performances from legendary artists such as Erykah Badu, the Marley Brothers, and Jill Scott, the JazzReggae Festival has secured its place as the largest student-run event in the nation. The festival has been acclaimed by press and community members for its picnic-style seating, amazing musical performances, international food court, and diverse vendor booths. This year the festival will also sponsor the LA community’s Music Outreach program, an initiative dedicated to helping music programs in underfunded inner-city schools.
In past years the festival has implemented green initiatives such as a solar-powered stage, a huge LED screen, and effective recycling and waste programs. The 2010 festival will implement even more initiatives and focus on the use of reusable water canteens, sustainable art exhibits, biodegradable utensils, and environmental education.
This year the new decade will bring along an amazing JazzReggae Festival with innovative ideas, revolutionary artists, and a celebration of contemporary art and music!
