Soundsystem Spectacular celebrates reggae and dub presented in its traditional medium, from its Jamaican foundation to a worldwide movement, Australia no exception.

This special event, exclusive to Howler, will see two highly regarded international guests - Alpha Steppa (Steppas Records, Dub Dynasty, UK) and Macky Banton (UK) join Melbourne's own Heartical Hi Powa soundsystem and crew for a night of bass weight rootical vibrations.

"The son and nephew of respected dub heavyweights Alpha & Omega, Alpha Steppa has been surrounded by soundsystem and dubplate culture from a young age. Now a talented producer in his own right, his productions connect the dots between the music which he has grown up around and the new generation of UK bass music of which he is a part. His dubbed out style draws upon the sounds of his musical heritage, filtered through an exploration of the newer sounds of dubstep." Knowledge Magazine

Macky Banton is probably the world's most travelled soundsystem MCs famed for his affiliation with Iration Steppas and Jah Tubbys - two of the most revered UK based sounds.