2011

The African Music Festival now in its 18th year, isheld on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June, and features artists from nations right across Africa, and also from South America and The Caribbean will play in Sefton Park for a two day family-friendly celebration of cultural diversity from 12.30pm until 9pm on both days.

Sefton Park is transformed into an Oyé village, where you can try traditional food, buy fairtrade goods, enjoy a hair braiding, watch video and fashion shows, try henna art, puppet making, healing and remedial massage, and most importantly, listen to some of the best up-and-coming African artists around.

Line-up

The acts confirmed are Marcia Griffiths as headliner with Fatoumata Diawara, Kareyce Fotso, Sierra Leone Refugee AllStars, Bonga Angola, Mariem Hassan, The Gangbe Brass Band, Zewdita Yohannes, Damily, Khaira Arby , Amkoullel the Fula Child, and Cheny Wa Gune Quarteto.

Artists are also expected to perform in the week preceding the festival with lunchtime guitar sessions at St Lukes Church, Radio Merseyside sessions and club beats at The Magnet.

FREE

This year the event was charging entry, however tickets are now free. Tickets purchased online will be automatically refunded. Those who have bought tickets in person should contact info@africaoye.com if they would like a refund.

More info

With over 60 stalls selling the best food, drink, arts and crafts, and fashion from Africa and beyond at the Oye Village, Africa Oye is about far more than just music. Long time supporter News From Nowhere, one of the UKs premier stockists of African music, will have merchandise from all the performing artists and much more on sale. Its a great opportunity to not only take in some of the best roots music around, but take some home with you too.

Children

Children's Entertainment includes workshops, percussion troupes, bouncy castles, mobile climbing wall, face painting, plus a Rodeo for the adults.

Oye Inn

Once again, this year Oye will feature a state of the art 500 capacity beer tent selling ice cold draught lager, selected spirits and soft drinks all at affordable prices and served in a safe environment. Please remember – Africa Oye is a family friendly festival, please drink responsibly.

In keeping with the tradition of Africa Oyé all attendees will still be able to bring their own food and drink although BBQ's are banned from the Festival site for Health and Safety reasons.

Facilities

The Oye Village will offer food from all over the world, music, arts & crafts, clothes, drums, massages, tea & coffee, smoothies, a beer tent, and more.

More information will be here when available.

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