Reggae Monday at the HOPE Freedom Music Festival Monday 25th August 2025

Reggae Monday at the HOPE Freedom Music Festival is set to be a fantastic day full of sunshine and good vibes with headliners SOOM T and her soulful, gospel reggae vibe and MATT HOY blending soulful R&B and reggae bringing messages of hope, freedom and unity.

2025 Lineup

Soom T

Matt Hoy

Ayito

Sahida Apsara

Yogiman

Kaya Ori

This year we are excited to have a wonderful poetry workshop with the uber talented Sahida Samsara.

The Vibe & Voice tent will hold conscious talks and workshops from some of your favourite speakers covering a fascinating range of topics!

Our closing ceremony for 2025 is going to be euphoric! Starting with  heartfelt, uplifting music from Kaya Ori followed by a stunning sound bath and explosive drum and bass session by Bass and Bowls!

And not forgetting FOOD!! In true Reggae style on the menu there will also be authentic Jamaican street food for you to enjoy.

Doors open 10am and event finishes at 8pm.

Tickets

For those with a FULL weekend Festival ticket Reggae Monday is included!

Adult ticket £50
Kids ticket 12-17yrs £20
Kids ticket 5-11yrs £10
Kids 4yrs and under go FREE

Parking included

SOOM T

Soom T is an international music artist and songwriter from Glasgow of Indian origin. Her music is a collection of Soul, Reggae, Gospel and Avant Garde Choral with a strong, spiritual and activist message underpinning her inimitable and diverse vocal capabilities.

After fifteen years of activity and nearly a hundred tracks to her credit, Soom T released her landmark album “Free as a Bird” in 2015 on Wagram Music, which shows the full extent of her talent and musical spectrum.

“Ode to A Karrot” (Khanti Records) in 2016, “Born Again” (Strong Foundation) in 2018 and “The Arch” (X-Ray Production) in 2020 will follow.

In 2022, Soom T returned with her new studio album “Good” which she entirely self-produced for her own music label Renegade Masters. An album at the crossroads of reggae, dub and jazz, in which she denounces, as usual, the political and social problems of our time.

In 2023 with her sixth studio album “The Louder The Better” self-produced once again with her own music label Renegade Masters.

Though based in Europe, Soom T appearances and guest features are frequently requested by some of the most respected and original creators and artists around the world to collaborate on songs sharing songs with the likes of Queen Omega, Omar Perry, L’Entourloop, The Movement, La Yegros and Reggae Roast to name a few.

MATT HOY

Formerly a vocalist with UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro, Matt Hoy made headlines in 2021 when he was forced to leave the band after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on medical advice. Standing by his personal and health choices, Matt has since embraced a vibrant solo career, blending soulful R&B and reggae influences.

His inspiring single “Strong (Heroes and Heroines)” reflects his journey of resilience and authenticity. Today, Matt continues to uplift audiences around the world with his heartfelt performances, powerful voice and message of hope, freedom and unity.

DJ AYITO

DJ Ayito, a trailblazer in the UK reggae scene, started as a sound woman for Unit 137 sound system. Now, as a resident with Wake Up The Lions and Rompas Reggae Shack, she shares her talent alongside renowned sound systems like Reggae Roast, Mungos Hi fi, and Lion Pulse. Ayito’s diverse music collection reflects her love for reggae, dub, and exclusive steppas, all vibrating with heavy bass.

Her focus on conscious lyrics aims to free minds and souls, making her selections a gateway to freedom. Empowering women in the industry, Ayito’s mission goes beyond music, driven by a deep love for cultural authenticity.

KAYA ORI

Kaya Ori is the fusion of Jessica Lewis, Masta Shen, and Aylon. Together they bring a magical blend and balance of musical skills, harmonic voices, and cultural inspirations, sharing their inner wisdom through their original heartfelt songs they have each received, and also unique covers of other medicine songs from around the world.

From soft and gentle heart-opening melodies to high energy, joyful and uplifting earthy vibrations, Kaya Ori are excited to unite their voices and hold the space for all present to journey through their consciousness as they share their distinctive sonic medicine.

YOGIMAN

YogiMan plays conscious sound musical vibes for each and everyone, aiming to reach those in need of joy, hope and empowerment.

Playing for all those who resonate with truth, rights, unity and love, aiming to gather one and all to celebrate Life in Love through the power of Music = Word & Sound with movement of the body, to help connect and rebalance; mind body & soul, with one another and the wider environment; GrandMother Nature & the Universe all coming together as ONE.

As a certified holistic health practitioner during the day, when selecting music YogiMan aims to get people into their hearts and become present through the power of word & sound and feeling connected to the wider Universe the ONE Source of Creation.

SAHIDA APSARA

Sahida Apsara is an Australian poet, singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, and arts educator known for her soulful fusion of hip-hop, reggae, and world music. Born in Singapore to Indian and Malay heritage, she began traveling at 19 and eventually settled in Melbourne, where she became a prominent voice in community arts and cultural activism.

Her latest album, Prayer For My Daughters (2025), is a powerful tribute to womanhood, healing, and ancestral strength. The album features collaborations with artists like Dub FX, Alais Clay, and Paolo Baldini DubFiles, and includes standout tracks such as “Mama’s Daughter,” “Liberation,” and “Universal Mind.”

Apsara’s music is deeply rooted in themes of self-empowerment, social justice, and spiritual resilience. She has received the Victorian Government Multicultural Award for Excellence for her work in community-building through the arts and was awarded a UNESCO grant to study poetry in New York.

In addition to her musical endeavors, Sahida co-founded “Sisters for Sisters,” a Melbourne-based collective that uses art and creativity to support social change. She also runs “Jiggle Jam,” a music and movement program for toddlers in Lisbon, Portugal.

Sahida Apsara’s performances are a vibrant blend of rhythm, poetry, and purpose, offering audiences an immersive experience that celebrates cultural heritage and personal transformation.

About the HOPE Freedom Music Festival

The HOPE Freedom Music Festival 2025 will be a massive 4 day event this year and it is definitely one not to be missed! Taking place over the August bank holiday: 22nd-25th August 2025, this glorious event will be a fundraiser for the HOPE Sussex Community project, with all profits being poured back into the running, development and expansion of HOPE. Our first three festivals were both outstanding successes and blasted our own expectations out of the water! The feedback was awesome, and we are now using that energy to propel us into our next celebration of freedom and love in 2025!

This festival is about Beautiful and High Vibes, Love, Community, Good Times and ultimately FREEDOM! We want to honour and celebrate those artists that have kept their integrity over the past 4 years and who have stood up bold and proud against tyranny! The purpose of this festival is to bring like-minded people together for a wonderful celebration of life. We want to empower you, inspire you and leave you feeling like you are absolutely unstoppable, because you are!

Please Support HOPE

HOPE Sussex Community is a truly special place and your support helps keep it alive and thriving.

Every penny we raise goes straight back into this grassroots project, ensuring it remains a safe, inspiring and nurturing space for families and children to grow, learn and connect.

Thank you.