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PRESS RELEASE Channel [V] PRESENTS SOULFEST 2015 FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT Featuring MARY J. BLIGE JILL SCOTT JHENÉ AIKO, CHARLIE WILSON DE LA SOUL, TALIB KWELI, DWELE, , DANIEL MERRIWEATHER, KAMASI WASHINGTON REMI & BJ THE CHICAGO KID THANIDWE PHOENIX SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’S, DJ TREY HOSTED BY HAU (KOOLISM/JJJ HIP-HOP SHOW)

Soulfest International in association with Channel V, are thrilled to announce the return of Soulfest for 2015. With good music, good food and good vibes, Soulfest is the only music event in Australia and New Zealand dedicated to bringing you some of the world’s finest contemporary Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Artists. This unique Music and Cultural Festival saw tens of thousands of music lovers come together peacefully in 2014 to celebrate their passion for soul and hip-hop, and this year we are pleased to announce over 20 artists and DJ’s across two stages in the serene settings of The Domain in Sydney and Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain District in Melbourne.

The first artist announcement features the spectacular Mary J. Blige who is one of the Queens of Hip-Hop and , plus the incomparable Jill Scott. Joining the leading ladies are; the beautiful and haunting vocalist Jhenè Aiko, 9 x Grammy Nominee Charlie Wilson, R&B Duo Floetry, plus new star Kamasi Washington. They will be joined by Australia’s own Soul star Daniel Merriweather, Hip-Hop favourites De La Soul, Talib Kweli and Dwele, the soulful Eric Benet, Grammy nominated rapper/singer BJ The Chicago Kid, and Melbourne hip-hop artist Remi.

Over 25 live acts and DJ’s will feature throughout the 10-hour day across 2 Main stages, Spotify Stage plus a DJ Marquee.

Soulfest will also feature an expansive array of cuisine featuring authentic Soulfood and pop-up eateries curated by Event Producer Fernando Motti. With an array of themed bars featuring fine wine, imported beers and spirits through to café’s serving some of the world’s best coffee, Soulfest will be a unique opportunity to see and hear some of the world’s finest artists in a relaxed atmosphere.