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Aswad Booking Agent Info & Pricing

Book Aswad for private and corporate events. We provide talent booking services and work directly with artists, agents and managers. Booking and consulting for public events and festivals.

Aswad is a British reggae group formed in 1975, blending reggae with R&B and soul, known for UK hits 'Don't Turn Around' (1988) and 'Shine' (1994).

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Booking / Pricing

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BnMusic works directly with artists, their agents and managers to check the current availability and booking fee for Aswad.

The final price for Aswad depends on your event details, including the date, location, type of event, travel requirements and performance format. Fees may also be higher during peak periods and major holidays.

Send us your event details and BnMusic will check the best available booking terms for Aswad and provide you with an up-to-date offer.

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BnMusic does not represent the artist. We do not provide personal contact information or handle press requests, interviews, fan mail, personal messages, gifts, free appearances or charity requests.

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How the booking process works

Looking to book Aswad for your event? BnMusic can help with availability, pricing and booking arrangements. We handle professional booking inquiries only and do not provide personal artist contacts or forward private messages.

Step 01

Please make a request

Sent all the details of your event: the date, city and type of event for booking Aswad.

Step 02

Get an answer

Our agents will get in touch and provide you with the fee, travel details and rider Aswad.

Step 03

Confirm & contract

We agree on the terms, draw up the contract, and transfer the fee to the Aswad's account.

Step 04

Artist's performance

We guarantee the Aswad's arrival, oversee their stay, and ensure their performance at your event.

BnMusic is not the artist’s official representative or exclusive booking agent. However, through BnMusic you can quickly and easily submit a booking request for the artist for a private event, corporate event, wedding, festival, concert or other project. BnMusic works directly with artists’ agents, managers and official representatives to check availability, obtain current commercial terms and coordinate the details of the performance. Final booking approval, performance fees and contractual terms are always confirmed by the artist’s official representation.

FAQ's

What, Where, When, Who, How much...

To request Aswad for a private party, corporate event, wedding, festival or public concert, send BnMusic the proposed event date, city and country, event type, venue and preferred performance format.

BnMusic will review the request and coordinate the availability and commercial terms for the proposed engagement.

A booking should only be considered confirmed after the event has been accepted and the required contractual conditions have been completed.

Aswad‘s official website currently lists BnMusic and shows@bnmusic-artists.com as booking contacts.

Aswad does not have one fixed public fee that applies to every event.

The final quote can depend on the event date, destination, type of event, performance format, travel routing and production requirements.

For Aswad, travel arrangements can have a direct effect on the total event budget because the currently published rider includes flights, ground transportation, accommodation and hospitality requirements for the travelling party.

Send the event details to shows@bnmusic-artists.com to request current commercial terms for the actual date and location.

Aswad availability should be checked for the exact event date and destination.

A date that appears free on a public concert calendar should not automatically be treated as available because private events, travel days or provisional bookings may not be publicly visible.

Provide the date, city, country and event type to BnMusic so the proposed engagement can be checked.

Availability is not the same as a confirmed booking; commercial terms and contractual conditions still need to be agreed.

For an accurate Aswad booking request, provide:

  • event date;
  • city and country;
  • event type;
  • venue or proposed venue;
  • approximate audience size;
  • indoor or outdoor event;
  • proposed show time;
  • requested performance duration;
  • available production;
  • approved budget range, if available.

Production information is particularly useful for Aswad because the current published rider specifies professional sound equipment, stage monitoring and wireless microphone requirements and ect.

Aswad is available for select private, corporate events, parties and festivals.

Aswad‘s current official booking presentation features original member of Aswad and describes performances using the original studio playbacks.

The type of performance (playback show or live band show) and the lineup and number of performers may vary depending on the client’s preferences and requirements.

The exact stage configuration should still be confirmed for the requested date because the available performance format may vary between engagements.

BnMusic first reviews the event information and checks the proposed engagement.

If Aswad is available and the event is acceptable, the next stages normally include:

  1. commercial proposal;
  2. agreement on performance terms;
  3. contract;
  4. payments according to the agreed schedule;
  5. technical rider review;
  6. flights and accommodation;
  7. ground transportation;
  8. final production and event coordination.

The exact sequence can vary according to the event.

The standard duration of a performance at a private event is 45–60 minutes.

However, the length of the show can be adjusted to suit the client’s or organizer’s preferences.

An Aswad can perform anything from a single song to a full 60-minute set.

Every artist has a technical rider listing the equipment required for their performance.

The technical rider is provided upon request, taking the client’s preferences into account.

Before sending the rider, we need to know the key parameters and dimensions of the stage, as well as the venue specifications.

We also need details regarding the type and duration of the performance, and the specific tracks you would like the Aswad to perform.

Based on all this information, a custom technical rider is prepared for your event.

About Aswad

Biography / Discography

Aswad are a British reggae group formed in London in 1975. Renowned for blending reggae with strong R&B and soul influences, they released 21 studio albums and earned three Grammy Award nominations. The group achieved major commercial success with their UK number one single ‘Don’t Turn Around’ (1988, originally a Tina Turner B-side) and the European hit ‘Shine’ (1994). Over five decades, Aswad developed a distinctive sound addressing the lived experiences of Black British youth, positioning them as pioneers in British reggae.

Aswad’s early work emphasized roots reggae with socially conscious songwriting. Following their commercial breakthrough with the 1981 album New Chapter, they expanded their creative range with reggae versions of established tracks: The Eagles’ ‘Best of My Love’ and The Police’s ‘Invisible Sun’ (1998, performed with Sting). The band served as backing musicians for Burning Spear’s celebrated 1977 Live album and has toured extensively across West Africa, Israel, Japan, and Europe, including performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Jamaica’s Reggae Sunsplash, and the Notting Hill Carnival.

Aswad was founded by Brinsley ‘Chaka B’ Forde (guitar, vocals), Angus ‘Drummie Zeb’ Gaye (drums, vocals), Donald ‘Dee’ Griffiths (guitar), George ‘Ras’ Oban (bass), and Courtney ‘Khaki’ Hemmings (keyboards). Tony Robinson (bass, keyboards) joined in 1976 and remained central to the group’s evolution and continuation. Their final studio album, City Lock, was released in 2009. Available to book for festivals, corporate events, and private shows, Aswad continues its legacy as one of Britain’s most accomplished reggae acts.