BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Friendly Inn - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thefriendlyinn.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Friendly Inn REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T230000 DTSTAMP:20260419T221515 CREATED:20251119T095502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T022542Z UID:7445-1778943600-1778972400@www.thefriendlyinn.com.au SUMMARY:Kangaroo Valley Reggae Fest 2026 DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS\n \n \nKV Reggae Fest is back with the biggest line up yet\nOn Saturday 16 May 2026\, KV Reggae Fest returns for its third year\, transforming the expansive beergarden of The Friendly Inn in Kangaroo Valley into one of the South Coast’s most unique live musicexperiences. \nThis year’s festival delivers its most ambitious line-up to date\, headlined by Sub-Tribe (New Zealand)\,whose bass-heavy live show has ignited stages across Europe and Australasia. They are joined bySydney’s Afro-Caribbean groove outfit The Strides and legendary Malian guitarist Moussa Diakite &Wassado\, bringing the hypnotic rhythms of Bamako to regional NSW. \nAlso on the bill are Wollongong favourites Ren & The Rudeboys & Beatmeisters\, Sydney’s all-femaleroots collective The Lady Beans\, and Canberra’s genre-blending This Way Orkestra.Just two hours from Sydney and Canberra\, KV Reggae Fest proves that world-class music doesn’trequire city chaos — just fresh country air\, a wide-open beer garden and a sound system built to dothe bands justice. \nGates open at 2pm\, with music running through to midnight. Festival-goers can enjoy Jamaicanstreet eats\, smoked BBQ\, market stalls\, workshops and kids’ activities — making it a genuine all-agesevent. \nTickets are priced at $55 for adults\, $35 for teenagers and free for children under 12.KV Reggae Fest 2026 is proudly supported through Revive Live – an Australian Government initiative. \nTHE LOCATION\nTh Friendly Inn\,  159 MOSS VALE ROAD Kangaroo Valley NSW – 2 hours from Sydney & Canberra \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \nTHE LINE UP\nSUB-TRIBE\n \nFrom the raw\, roots-driven frequencies of Aotearoa (New Zealand) comes SUB- TRIBE. Rolling in thick with bottom end\, glitchy beats and soaring harmonies\, expect to be taken on a journey across genres. From blues drenched dub\, chunky skank reggae to jazz hop and ragga dancehall\, SUB-TRIBE leave no groove base unturned. This 7-piece dub-fusion outfit offer a distinctive and exciting approach to the bass and reggae culture movements with captivating\, high-energy live performances and feel-good vibes that leave crowds skanking for more.  \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n Spotify\n \n \n Instagram\n \nTHE STRIDES\n \nHailing from Sydney\, The Strides embodies Reggae power. Led by Bajan 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. With 17 dynamic years on stage\, The Strides have rocked Australia’s major festivals like Splendour in the Grass\, Byron Bay Blues and Roots\, and WOMAdelaide. Sharing stages with legends including Tony Allen\, Julian Marley\, Groundation and Third World\, this 9-piece powerhouse stands as a reggae icon. Through a fusion of cultures and instrumentation\, they unite under a universal consciousness\, cementing their status as a global musical institution. \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n Spotify\n \n \n Instagram\n \nMICHAEL ST GEORGE\n \nMichael St. George is a Jamaican-born\, Australia-based reggae singer\, songwriter\, and dub poet known for his socially conscious music focusing on justice\, healing\, and spirituality. With over five albums\, he blends reggae with world beats to promote self-elevation and cultural awareness. \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n Spotify\n \n \nMoussa Diakite and Wassado\nMoussa Diakite is a guitarist\, singer and composer born in Mali\, now based in Western Sydney who plays a combination of Malian\, Congolese\, Highlife\, Afro Beat\, Cuban\, Blues\, and Jazz. Moussa Diakite played in the iconic Afro-Latin “Rail Band” and also played in bands with with Grammy Award-winning Kora player\, Toumani Diabate\, and Salif Kieta. Moussa has just released his 3rd album “Blue Magic” available on streaming services. \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n Spotify\n \nRen & The Rudeboys\n \nRen and the Rudeboys hailing from Dharawal land on the coast of NSW\, formed accidentally from a bunch of chance encounters and conversations ending in ‘good to see you dude\, let’s jam soon’. A couple of jams led to a broth of Skanky Rudegirl Rebel Dub. With long expired teen angst\, Ren and the Rudeboys have established a unique high energy sound by submerging into reggae\, punk\, rock\, ska and dub. All the while using great manners with a terrible attitude. \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n Spotify\n \n \n Instagram\n \nThis Way Orkestra\n \nCanberra’s very own enclave of Afrobeat + Ska + Reggae sounds – this 9 piece orchestra combines the mighty Afro-Funk of Nigeria’s Fela Kuti with tight brass section and heavy jazz + ska grooves! (Formerly NYASH!) \nOriginally formed in 2012 by Nicholas Combe and Simon Milman – two stalwarts of the local jazz and reggae scene in Canberra – the band recorded their debut EP in the same year and played around the ACT and South Coast before both Nicholas and Simon moved overseas – one to Jogyakarta and one to Buenos Aires. 7 years later and back in their hometown – the band has reformed with original members and some great new additions.This new band is blessed with the musical wizardry of members of Zambezi Sounds\, Los Chavos\, Dub Dub Goose\, Dubba Rukki and The Ellis Collective – From West Belconnen to West Africa and beyond\, this musical collective will keep your nyash shaking! \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Instagram\n \nBeatmeisters\n\n \nDrawing heavily on the traditions of African drumming interspersed with Latin and Arabic influences and utilising melodic percussive instruments from all corners of the globe the Beat Meisters never fail to get the punters jumping and the good vibes pumping. \n \n Facebook\n \nThe Lady Beans\n \nAn all‑female collective blending Reggae\, Soul\, Hip Hop and World Music into a powerful\, culturally rich sound. Their performances honour women in music\, creative expression\, and unity across cultures. \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Instagram\n \nLiven Roots\n \n A Sydney-based group with deep Fiji Island roots\, bringing soulful grooves and conscious rhythms inspired by love\, life\, and culture. Perfect for audiences who feel the music as much as they hear it. \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n Spotify\n \n \n Youtube URL:https://www.thefriendlyinn.com.au/event/kangaroo-valley-regage-fest/ LOCATION:The Friendly Inn\, 159 Moss Vale Rd\, Kangaroo Valley\, NSW\, 2577\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefriendlyinn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/kvreggaefest-2026-e1763546054634.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Inn":MAILTO:mail@thefriendlyinn.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260606T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260606T230000 DTSTAMP:20260419T221515 CREATED:20251119T095726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T211246Z UID:7448-1780768800-1780786800@www.thefriendlyinn.com.au SUMMARY:Bonfire Night & Fireworks Fest DESCRIPTION:From little things big things burn! The Friendly Inn Bonfire Night (held on the King’s Birthday long weekend) has grown into a massive winter spectacle for the valley. Early versions featured a simple blaze out the back of the pub with the community pitching in on the build. These days\, it stars a massive crafted bonfire\, scattered fire pits and a huge fireworks show! The pub has worked with artists to delight and surprise patrons with weird and wonderful fire sculptures. There is of course mulled wine\, full bistro\, local food stalls\, and its great family night of simple country fun around the flames. URL:https://www.thefriendlyinn.com.au/event/bonfire-night-fireworks-fest/ CATEGORIES:Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thefriendlyinn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_5784.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Friendly Inn":MAILTO:mail@thefriendlyinn.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T221515 CREATED:20251119T100037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T211333Z UID:7450-1789815600-1789920000@www.thefriendlyinn.com.au SUMMARY:Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival DESCRIPTION:Now entering its 10th year in 2026\, The Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer and BBQ Festival has grown from a cheeky cool bbq competition into a family friendly fun weekend of excellent food\, chill fun music and good times.2026 can be considered its 10 year anniversary\, and this year will be the best. 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