Cooly Roots has become recognized as the Gold Coast’s premiere event for a variety of genres, including Roots, Reggae, Dub, Drum N Bass, Dancehall, Soul, Hip Hop, Ska, Latin, Afro-Brasilian, and Funky Feel-good music that gets your body moving!
We are celebrating 2 years of Cooly Roots with a high-class lineup of music that promises a night you'll be talking about for years to come! Our events are renowned for uniting people from all cultures to dance, connect, and nourish the soul with great music and amazing people.
Coolangatta Hotel’s upstairs ‘Bandroom’ will feature a huge SOUND SYSTEM to support an international lineup, enticing everyone to come together and spread the ‘One Love’ message that roots music embodies.
The Night of Music Consists Of:
VERSACE BOYS
Versace Boys deliver satirical high-energy Hip Hop/Soul with brass and sass. Dance, laugh, and sing along with these northern rivers shamans, known for concerts that are as exhilarating as a liquid nitrogen ice bath!
DJ VICTOR LOPES
Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Victor Lopes is a record collector and DJ known for mixing various styles while keeping the groove alive.
WEDJAMROCK
This group brings the best of Brazilian rock, ska, and reggae from the 80s and 90s, featuring hits from artists like Charlie Brown Jr. and Cazuza. Expect a lively crowd singing along!
THE HIGH GRADE ft. JAY SQUIDGE
Featuring Elijah Bellerose and Jay Squidge, The High Grade blends funky soul, hip hop, and roots reggae. Known for sharing stages with reggae legends, they’re set to release an unforgettable album in 2024, with surprise guests from the past two years of Cooly Roots.
JACOB JEAN
Born and raised in Perth, Jacob Jean creates mystic grooves by blending roots, reggae, and RnB. A conscious music pioneer, he has supported artists like Chali 2na and San Cisco.
Don’t miss this chance to experience a night filled with original hits and roots-inspired covers—a celebration of music you won’t forget!
Cooly Roots has become recognised as the Gold Coast’s premiere event for Roots, Reggae, Dub, Drum N Bass, Dancehall, Soul, Hip Hop, Ska, Latin and AFro Brasilian, Funky Feel-good genres that get your body moving! We are celebrating 2 years of Cooly Roots with a High Class line up of music that will result in a night you'll be talking about for years to come! Our events are renowned for bringing people together from all cultures to dance, connect and nourish the soul with great music and amazing people!” GET PRE-SALE TIX to avoid missing out. Coolangatta Hotel’s upstairs ‘Bandroom’ will host a huge SOUND SYSTEM to support an international line up that is sure to entice people from all cultures to come and dance together and spread the ‘One Love’ message that roots music is all about! THE NIGHT OF MUSIC CONSISTS OF: VERSACE BOYS Versace Boys make satirical high energy Hip Hop / Soul with brass and sass. You’ll dance, laugh and sing with these northern rivers Shamans, it is said that their concerts are as good as or better than a liquid nitrogen ice bath and Ayahuascha at McDonald’s Video from Splendour In The Grass: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODc4MDYxNDkyODYzODUz?story_media_id=3153578462257685328&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Perfomed at: Splendour in The Grass, Esoteric Festival, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Kuranda Roots, Strawberry Fields, Island Vibes, Bohemian Beatfreaks, Party in the Paddock Sounds Like: Anderson Park, Siik Sonic, Mark Ribillet, Remi Wolfe, Smino, Still Woozy Supported: Bobby All, Caravan Sun, Bumbag, Flight Facilities Check out their music, videos and socials https://linktr.ee/versaceboys ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DJ VICTOR LOPES - RNB, Dub, Roots, Reggae, Soul, Funk DON't HATE THE GROOVE Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Victor Lopes is a record collector and DJ known for his ability to mix different styles while keeping the groove alive. Follow him on Instagram: @djvictorlopes. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ WedJamRock - Brasilian Rock, Reggae, Ska \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ This group brings the best of Brazilian rock, ska, and reggae from the 80s and 90s, featuring hits from artists like Charlie Brown Jr. and Cazuza. Expect a lively crowd singing along! Follow them on Instagram: @wedjamrock. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The High Grade ft. Jay Squidge \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Featuring Elijah Bellerose and Jay Squidge, The High Grade delivers an electrifying fusion of funky soul, hip hop, and roots reggae. They’ve built a strong following by sharing stages with reggae legends like Katchafire and House Of Shem, and they have an upcoming 2024 album that promises to be unforgettable. This special collaboration will feature surprise guests, including Justin Heydon and Benji from The Bredda Brothers, along with others from the past two years of Cooly Roots. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Jacob Jean - Live Looping, Roots, Reggae, RNB \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Born and raised in Perth, Jacob Jean is a conscious music pioneer, blending roots, reggae, and RnB into mystic grooves. He has supported artists such as Chali 2na and San Cisco. Follow him on Instagram: @jacobjeanofficial. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------ Don’t miss this chance to experience a night filled with original hits and roots-inspired covers—a celebration of music you won’t forget!
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