MICHELLE DUFF Red, green and yellow hats, dresses, tents, beanies, bandannas, pants, jandals, skirts, socks, glasses, flags - in fact, everything you could plaster the colours across - dotted the field at Trusts Stadium in Henderson. While the sun barely peeked out from behind the clouds, the festival vibes were still going strong as seven-piece band Tomorrow People kicked the day off with their "sunshine reggae," about midday. Organisers estimated a crowd of 18,000 turned up for the reggae and roots festival, the crowd growing larger from about 3pm as Whanganui-based reggae group House of Shem took the stage. Later…

CHRIS SCHULZ Reggae festival's move to Auckland provides solid but soggy start to the summer festival season, writes Chris Schulz. Raggamuffin Music Festival at Trusts Stadium Auckland yesterday.Herald on Sunday photograph by Doug Sherring Raggamuffin is known for its summery vibes, but sunny skies were too much to ask for on a day blunted by constant drizzle. Yes, the weather gods were always going to be a decisive factor for a "summer" festival in December, and there was plenty of disappointment as overcast conditions worsened during Raggamuffin's first Auckland event, sending chilly punters home soaked and shivering. It was a…

SCHEDULE A jam-packed day which bumps between the best in local and international talent, now over one stage, the eighth annual Raggamuffin brings you 12 hours of entertainment over one epic day. Due to scheduling issues, Sons of Zion are no longer able to appear, but we do have some extraordinary new talent stepping in with none other than Federation Sound's Max Glazer coming to spin a set in his signature reggae and dancehall style. GETTING THERE Public transport options will be available at no additional cost to ticket buyers. Check out the full schedule over at Auckland Transport here.…

Raggamuffin is one again bringing you a scrumptious range of Kai, clothing and collectables – from the festival favourites of burgers and chips, to Gourmet delights, official Raggamuffin merch and fashion stalls to airbrush tattoos and healing massage, there’s something for everyone. Check out the list of vendors below: FOOD & DRINK THE WHITE LADY THE FOOD TRUCK THE PIT ON WHEELS TIP TOP GOURMET SHUTTLE ALOISIO BRAZILLIAN BBQ CATERING KARENA COFFEE THE MAORI KAI CUPBOARD LALELE ORGANIC LJ'S WILD FOODS M & L FOOD FOR PLEASURE LTD DUDE DONUTS FRITZ'S WEINERS SNOWIE NZ CHURRO XPRESS BERRY YUMMY SMOOTHIES TIGER…

Soulful Pacific reggae star and Raggamuffin performer Sammy Johnson is back with his new self-titled EP. The EP features huge single ‘No Sleep’which not only topped the NZ iTunes Reggae chart, but also cracked the US Billboard Top 40 Reggae Charts, and fresh new single ‘Hey’, which debuted in the NZ Top 20 Singles. Exploring themes of love and life, and the uncertainties that can surround them, The Sammy Johnson EP is a collection that resonates across the board. “The songs themselves are about life - the ups and downs of love and everything in between. I think definitely there…