After a break of four years, Culture Shock is hosting a Reggae extravaganza this weekend at the Somerset Cricket Club.

Culture Shock, which formed in 1994, aims to represent culture and conscious music, said promoter Keith Simmons.

“People identify with what the artists are singing and you will feel the spirit from the artists,” he said.

Mr. Simmons said he has found that offerings from Culture Shock are well known in Bermuda.

“It is like Sunfest to Jamaica,” he said.

“This year there is a pretty big hype and a large response and I am excited about it because I haven't done a show in Bermuda since 2001.

“It's good to be back and it's good for the youth to listen to some nice conscious music. People who have been to Culture Shock before will know what to expect and we don't disappoint.

Featured performers are some of Jamaica's best known Reggae artists.

“Big Youth hasn't been to Bermuda in about 30 years and Freddie McGregor was at my last show,” he said.

“Glen Washington and Warrior King haven't been here yet. People mix Glen Washington up with Beres Hammond, so the music that you hear will be sweet conscious music.”

The gates open at 7 p.m. with bands performing at 9 p.m.

Tickets - $65 in advance and $75 at the gate - are available at Dub City and Music World.