Reggae on The Mountain 2022
Santa Barbara, California - Reggae on the Mountain has been the #1 and LA’s most successful and popular family-friendly, community-driven music and cultural event for over 10 years. Voted LA’s “BEST REGGAE FESTIVAL,” in celebration of the 11th Reggae on the Mountain, there’s big news. “We’re so excited to have the opportunity to expand our Reggae on the Mountain Festival to Santa Barbara for 2022 as we celebrate our eleventh edition,” note Brooks Ellis and Amit Gilad, co-founders of the popular Reggae Festival and co-owners of event company, Label 27.
After an unwelcome Covid respite, Reggae on the Mountain is all new for 2022 with the first-ever Santa Barbara extravaganza taking place November 18, 19 & 20 with a stellar line-up featuring Ziggy Marley and much, much more.
Amit and Brooks exclaimed, “Reggae Family… It is with great pleasure that we announce the return of our beloved Reggae On The Mountain! Join us November 18, 19 & 20th for three days of music camping and more at our beautiful new home, Live Oak Camp in Santa Barbara, CA! This year we will be presenting our most massive line-up to date as well as bringing you an incredible new festival experience in one of Southern California’s premier boutique venues! Camp with us under the Oaks and Stars as we return home for the 11th annual ROTM!”
It started with humble beginnings at a nighttime creek jam when Topanga Canyon natives Brooks Ellis and Amit Gilad first met. The two became fast friends, started a band called The Chiefs and began throwing show. The duo dreamed-up an event that would come to be one of the highlights of Southern California’s reggae scene — Reggae on the Mountain. The Festival has grown over the years and now debuts at its’ new home in Santa Barbara.
Now presenting the 11th edition of the successful celebration, Label 27’s Reggae on the Mountain festival takes roots reggae into the Santa Barbara for 3 days of music from international stars and heavy-hitting local and regional bands. Thousands of people are expected to attend this year’s festival which is new to Santa Barbara.
Over the years, ROTM has hosted big-name acts including reggae/dancehall DJ Yellowman, Julian Marley, original Black Uhuru member Don Carlos, Toots & The Maytals, Kymani Marley and the Easy Star All-Stars.
