Rhythm on The Ridge

About

Rhythm on The Ridge is a music festival celebrating Dance, Rhythm, Reggae and World Music. The event will take place at the breath-taking 'Barn on The Ridge' on the outskirts of the Budawang Mountains, Yuin Country. We had such an amazing time last year and are so excited to bring this incredible day of music back to the Budawangs!

We are so excited to feature some of Australia's most exciting reggae, afro beat and world music artists;

KOOII

Kooii’s music is a vibrant weave of interlocking rhythms, emotive melodies, and rich harmony, brought to life through performances that celebrate the vitality of music and its natural call to dance. Drawing on African, jazz, and reggae influences, the group is led by singer and trumpet player Peter Hunt, whose songwriting is shaped and elevated by a band that collectively orchestrates both the music and its live expression.

Renowned for their dynamic performances, Kooii creates an atmosphere where the music leads and the audience follows—inevitably drawn into the dance. Their lyrics explore themes of searching for and finding belonging, carried by a sound that is distinctly their own.

THE STRIDES

Hailing from Sydney, The Strides embodies Reggae power. Led by roots man Ras Roni, Fijian MC LTL GZeus, and Sierra Leonean ragga powerhouse Blacker C, they offer an explosive, authentic musical blend of classic roots reggae with hip-hop nuances, their sound fuses dance hall, dub beats, and reggae-pop.