Best Music Show - Perth Fringe 2026

Best Music Show - Adelaide Fringe 2026

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest brings his captivating, award-winning music-storytelling show to New Zealand for the first time.

With a deep personal connection to his Jamaican roots and a profound admiration for Bob Marley, Duane takes the audience on a journey through the history, cultural impact, and timeless songs of the reggae icon.

Born to Jamaican parents in Toronto, Duane’s exposure to reggae shaped both his music and life. Through storytelling, live music, and audience interaction, he shares how reggae transformed his life and became a global phenomenon, all while capturing the essence of Bob Marley’s music.

★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant” – Broadway Baby

★★★★★ “Even if you are not a fan of Bob Marley, you will be….” Winnipeg Free Press

★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy, The Scoop

★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune, The Clothesline

Please Note: All guests to Ōwae Marae must attend the mihi whakatau before show

Mihi Whakatau 6:30pm / Show starts 7pm