As the dust settles on our 25th Anniversary festival, we'd like to say a huge, HUGE thank you to everyone who made it such a special weekend.
And Oyé is blessed that a city like Liverpool exists – a city where a festival showcasing artists that a lot of the audience will be hearing for the first time, had its people embrace them like old friends. You – our Oyé family – have turned our little festival into something really quite special.
This year's festival weekend was proof that thousands and thousands of people from every background can come together in one place, with no trouble and no hostility. Thank you all for making this the biggest Oyé to date; and for a weekend full of love, harmony and truly amazing vibes.
We are Oyé.
Peace and Blessings,
Paul & The Oyé Team
#Oye25
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WATCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR RECORD-BREAKING 25TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL IN LIVERPOOL'S SEFTON PARK HERE!
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Africa Oyé at the Philharmonic
#Oye25
October/November 2017
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Music Room
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A trio of brilliant African acts come to the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall's Music Room this autumn as part of our #Oye25 celebrations.
Don't miss out on the feel-good dance of Kanda Bongo Man (7th Oct); the beautiful new collaboration between Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita (15th Nov); and the wonderfully eclectic blues of Blick Bassy (25th Nov).
Click below for more info and to book your tickets!
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'Meet Me There' Weekender
15th-18th, March 2018
Ghana
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A vibrant, new festival lands in Ghana next year, taking place on the stunning coast of the Volta Region at Meet Me There African Home Lodge.
The not-for-profit lodge supports the work of NGO Dream Big Ghana, a charity dedicated to improving sanitation, education and health care for local people.
Dream Big Ghana work closely with local chiefs and community leaders, as well as representatives from local government and other organisations. Profits from the festival will be support their education and sanitation community programmes.
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Oyé's 25th Anniversary Festival shatters audience records!
REVIEWS AND GALLERIES
#Oye25
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"Africa Oyé is brilliant. We all know that and not only was this year was no exception, it felt like the best one yet." -Getintothis
Listen to our Artistic Director, Paul Duhaney speaking to Mary Anne Hobbs about #Oye25 on BBC 6 Music
“Another summer extravaganza...vibrant and inspiring” - The Voice
An incredible festival" - Art in Liverpool
Spot yourself at #Oye25 -Liverpool Echo Gallery
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Positive Vibration Bring Two Reggae Legends To Liverpool
August/September 2017
District, Liverpool
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Big Youth & The Upper Cut Band - 18th August
A man with a message, Big Youth arrived on the music scene in the wake of U-Roy, Dennis Alcapone and I-Roy, but quickly established his own unique style, threatening to eclipse them all.
The consummate DJ and toaster ruled the dancehalls across the ‘70s, becoming a regular with Lord Tippertone’s sound system.
Horace Andy w/ Mafia & Fluxy ft Matic Horns - 1st September
Arguably one of the most influential and respected artists to come out of Jamaica, Horace Andy learnt his trade alongside some of reggae's finest producers, including Coxsone Dodd, Scientist and Sly & Robbie.
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Africa Oyé retains NPO Status for 2018-2022
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Africa Oyé would like to thank Arts Council England (ACE) for including us in their National Portfoilio for their next funding period, which runs until 2022.
The support of ACE, along with that of Liverpool City Council and our other generous supporters and partners, means we can continue to produce a high quality festival and events throughout the year.
To find out more about Arts Council England and the organisations that benefit it from its nationwide funding, click below:
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Anwar Ali & Dave Owen announce debut release and LIMF appearance
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Following their acclaimed 'Oye Introduces' slot at this year's festival, Mellowtone Records recently issued the ‘Mchanga Mweupe’ EP; the very first release from Anwar Ali & Dave Owen; a special edition CD limited to just 100 signed and numbered copies worldwide.
The duo will also be playing the Bandstand Stage at this year's Liverpool International Music Festival! Don't miss their set on Friday 21st July at 6pm - FREE ENTRY.
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Africa Oyé DJs: Marley & Vegas
Following support slots for Don Letts & Hempolics and a busy summer of gigs, RIchie Vegas will be treating LIMF's Silent Disco to some Afrobeat & Afro Disco at 1pm on Saturday in Sefton Park.
You can also catch Vegas & Marley at YARD in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle every Thusrday, spinning dub and reggae.
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