Melbourne’s original reggae dancehall crew was formed in 2000 when radio presenter Jesse I linked with long-time reggae selector Ras Crucial.  Chant Down play in the contemporary Jamaican style, mixing the freshest reggae and dancehall together with vintage classics, custom dubplate specials, and live MCing.

Chant Down’s monthly More Fire night was once the cornerstone of the Melbourne reggae dancehall scene, running continuously for over 20 years and inspiring similar dances all over Australia. The night is currently on an extended break, but it will return in time - join the email list to be notified of its return.

Chant Down have also hosted international artists including Third World, Lucky Dube, The Gladiators, Jr Reid, Michael Rose, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Jah Mason, and Gappy Ranks; performed countless gigs and festivals in Melbourne, interstate, and abroad; and played support for acts including Chronixx, Lee Scratch Perry, Big Youth, Luciano, Horace Andy, Demarco, Anthony B, Elephant Man, Johnny Osbourne, and many more.