Events

Legendary reggae DJ and radio personality David Rodigan continues to pave a global path for reggae music when he begins a new series of programming for BBC Radio 2, this week. Invited by the largest radio station in the United Kingdom, which boasts an international audience of 13 million listeners, Rodigan will host a 10-part special summer session, spinning reggae music on Thursday nights from 11pm to midnight on BBC Radio 2, beginning on July 14, 2011. I am very excited to be presenting this series of reggae shows on BBC Radio 2, which is the biggest radio station in the UK, reveals David Rodigan. In essence, the programs will reflect all that is great about Jamaican popular music, stretching back over the past 50 years, from ska...

The 17th staging of Rebel Salute will be held on January 15, 2011 at the Port Kaiser Sports Club in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. This annual festival is now sponsor by Pepsi cola. It's now call Pepsi Rebel Salute. Pepsi Rebel Salute is a "Roots Reggae Show", so patrons and vendors attending this show will only be able to by or sell Natural Juices, Herbs, Vegetables and Fruits. No Meat, No Drugs or Alcohol is allowed. Line up Include: Tony Rebel Beres Hammond Toots and the Maytals Queen Ifrica Tarrus Riley Khago I-Octane Nadine Sutherland Roland Burrell AJ Brown Romain Virgo Professor Nuts Little John Tristan Palma Ken Boothe Carl Dawkins Jack Radics Tanya Stephens Fantan Mojah David Brooks aka Mavado Chuck Fenda...

The streets and online community have been ablaze since the release of Irish and Chin's fiery line-up for World Clash R.E.S.E.T. in New York. The epic clash will be nothing less than spectacular with high caliber competitors like Tony Matterhorn, Fire Links, Bass Odyssey, Black Kat, Earth Ruler, Poison Dart and David Rodigan. One of World Clash's most surprising contenders is Fire Links, namely because he has not clashed in over three years and is new to the World Clash stage. Credited with being one of the modern day arena's most accomplished juggling/entertaining selector. Fire Links got his start on the renowned Bodyguard sound system in 1994, later beginning his prosperous solo career in 2000. Fire Links is respected for his...

I-Octane’s busy summer continues as the artiste once again prepares to leave the island to travel the world with his music. This time he journeys to England where he will have two shows, one in Birmingham on Friday, May 20th and then again on Sunday, May 22nd in London. The singer will then return to Jamaica for a few days before flying to Miami on May 29th for the much anticipated show “Best of the Best” of which he is one of the headliners. In the interim, I-Octane continues to work on his debut album which is set to be released near the end of the summer. The first single “Crying to the nations” was released two weeks ago and is currently garnering heavy rotation worldwide. It was recorded at Tuff Gong studios with live...

Lakefest "The Greatfest" took place this past Sunday August 14th 2011 in Colchester, CT. The event referred as a modern day 'Woodstock' But strictly Roots, Rock and Reggae lived up to its namesake music festival, from Live bands, food, friends, family and even rain. Neither rain, nor wind could put a damper on the thousands of Caribbean music lovers who stood side by side with umbrellas, raincoats and bathing suits to enjoy the sounds of Beres Hammond, Etana, Anthony B, Wayne Wonder, Blaq Capone, Alandon, Drezion, Prince Pankhi, Derrick Barnett & Statement Band, Skadee, I Anbassa and Don Minott & High Voltage Band. The event was the production of DNZ Production and Hapilos Entertainment a first time collaboration between the two...

The Grammy nominees have been revealed and Israel Vibration receives a Best Reggae Album nomination for Reggae Knights. Other nominees include Monty Alexander for Harlem-Kingston Express Live!, Stephen Marley for Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life, Ziggy Marley for Wild And Free and Shaggy for Summer In Kingston. Cecil "Skelly" Spence and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, two thirds of the original Israel Vibration, released Reggae Knights on August 16, 2011 through Mediacom and VP Associated Label Group (VPAL), a subsidiary of VP Records that offers worldwide independent digital and physical distribution for artists and labels. VPAL Label Manager Donovan Williams expresses his enthusiasm about the news. “I'm very excited for their...

Morgan Heritage is scheduled to perform at the New York Stock Exchange's 94th annual tree lighting ceremony on November 30. The occasion, which opened to the public, is slated to start at 2:30 pm. The reggae band, however, is earmarked to perform at 5:35 pm. The rock band Hollis Brown, country star Jackie Lee, singers Karen Rodriguez and Jesse Campbell, the Harlem Globetrotters, and the Radio City Rockettes are also billed to perform.

By Shannon Shields Well, well, well, folks, the Annual Reggae Sumfest for the year of 2012 is over and done but I doubt it will ever be forgotten by the people who were fortunate enough to make it to the festival. Whether you were lucky enough like me to attend all three nights or only one night I'm sure that your annual Reggae Sumfest experience was a great one and I am also sure that every one of this year's lucky patrons are already booked, hotel-ed and ready to return to the beautiful island of Jamaica next year. This year's annual Reggae Sumfest was number 20 and even though it has been twenty years in the business I see no signs of age. Just signs of bigger and better things to come from Jamaica's annual Reggae...

Everyone needs exposure. No matter what genre of music you label yourself, without exposure, you won't be heard. HoneyDipped Entertainment alongside MixUpRadio.com, has decided to create that opportunity to support a growing genre in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area - REGGAE. We call all reggae artist, dancehall, roots, lovers rock, ska, and reggae fusions to participate, BE HEARD! The term 'I AM REGGAE" is used to signify all the genre of music involved in this showcase. It is not to define one thing or person but to embrace and nurture this great music form. This showcase is a chance to give emerging artist an opportunity to perform in an healthy environment, network with peers, introduce their music to a new market, and consult...

Mavado had to cancel this year's staging of his annual birthday bash of the LIME Real McKoy event that was scheduled for last night. Mavado has also postponed his weekly show Stulla Wednesdays which was normally held at the Quad nightclub. The following is a statement that was issued by Mavado’s management team regarding the cancellation.

Sunday January 16th 2011 Martin Luther King Weekend, mark your calendars for the most highly anticipated show that will lock down any other show for the entire year, Buju Banton Live on Stage for one night and one night only. There is no other way to start 2011, but to start it with one of the leading Grammy Nominated Reggae Artist, Buju. Just when they thought Mr. Gargamel would stop to dwell on the negativity, Buju rises and comes fourth with friends for Before the Dawn Concert. With no school or work the next day there is no other reason to miss this once in a life time un-expected concert, which will not happen anywhere else in the USA. So come out and witness history as Buju hits the stage on American Soil, which most people say...

The 8th Annual International Soca Awards took place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, Trinidad on November 27, 2010. From the curtains going up on the memorable tribute to Alphonsus 'Arrow' Cassell to the fantastic finale of Terry Lyons, the 8th International Soca Awards was an absolute hit. CG and Big Daddy George and Militant commanded the Red Carpet, and the Codrington Pan Family Steel Orchestra greeted the guests in to the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on Saturday November 27. Nikki Crosby did her thing as the funny, sexy host, and the artists and presenters were in tasteful, elegant garb for the big night in soca music. It was truly a tribute to the 70s and 80s music, and...

On June 12th, 2010 Frederic Apcar Productions are to present Reggae In The Desert, Las Vegas’ largest Reggae festival, at Clark County Amphitheatre, 500 South Grand Central Parkway. With the event being advertised as "showcasing both the unifying power of Reggae music & the Caribbean lifestyle". On the line up at the moment are some of Jamaica's most legendary performers Barrington Levy, Sly & Robbie, Marcia Griffiths and Eek-A-Mouse, along with local acts the Puls 'R' Band, Haleamano and fellow Americans Mystic Roots, with their original style based in reggae, hip-hop, and dancehall, with overtones of rock, funk, and ska. In between these performances, throughout the day, sounds are being supplied by Dj Ramma. To compliment the...

Reggae/Dancehall Sound Selector, Supa Twitch, celebrates 22 years in the entertainment business on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2010) inside Pembroke Pines, FL’s premier venue Jubilee Banquet Hall. In honor of this monumental event Sound Systems from then and now will be in attendance to pay homage, such as BODY GAURD, INNER CITY, AFRIQUE, WAGGY-T, BLACK CHINEY, SUPA SOUND, SWEETNESS SOUND, PRODIGY MOVEMENT, CHAMPION SQUAD

Upon his return home, Grammy Award winner Buju Banton albums began to soar in sales and generate high streaming numbers. Within 24 hours of his return home Buju had 10 albums on the top 30 U.S, reggae itunes charts, held the #1 spot on the Reggae album itunes chart in U.S, U.K and various European countries as well as reached over half a million instagram fans. To say the momentum for his return was 'big' may seem like an understatement, many are saying it was historic and anticipating his first concert. On March 16th 2019, Gargamel Music & Boom Energy in collaboration with Solid Agency and Rockers Island Entertainment Presents Long Walk To Freedom. "Boom Energy Drink is honored to present the globally anticipated BUJU Banton...

Kaya Fest is a Music and Awareness Festival created in the spirit of Bob Marley’s great legacy and curated by his son, multi-Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and producer Stephen Marley, the festival is a historic gathering of the greatest working artists in music today, for an expression of unity and excellence. Each year, Kaya Fest invites an incredible roster of reggae-influenced artists, including the likes of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Pitbull, Sean Paul, and Wyclef Jean to celebrate one love, unity, peace and “overstanding” alongside supporters from all over the world. In honor of their father’s legacy Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley and Julian Marley are set to perform together...

Due to overwhelming public demand, Usher has been forced to add an extra date to the UK leg of his OMG Tour. Following four sold out shows, Usher has added his fifth and final London O2 Arena show. See him perform hits from his latest album as well as some of his biggest hits to date on Monday 21 February 2011. Usher’s 2011 OMG Tour dates are: 26th Jan – Manchester MEN *SOLD OUT* 27th Jan – Birmingham NIA *SOLD OUT* 29th Jan – Glasgow SECC *SOLD OUT* 30th Jan – Liverpool Echo Arena *SOLD OUT* 3rd Feb – London O2 *SOLD OUT* 2nd Feb – London O2 *SOLD OUT* 17th Feb – London O2 *SOLD OUT* 18th Feb – London O2 *SOLD OUT* 20th Feb – Manchester MEN 21st Feb – London O2 BRAND NEW DATE 23rd Feb – Sheffield Motorpoint Arena 24th...

Jamaican reggae vocalist, Romain Virgo, made history last Monday night as he stepped on stage to perform alongside Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers at the 5th Annual ACM Honors in Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, who were the recipients of the Academy of Country Music’s Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award that evening, performed their iconic hit “All The Gold In California,” and invited Romain on stage to sing the island rendition off of Reggae's Gone Country, the genre-bending album produced by John Rich, Cristy Barber and Dean Fraser which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Reggae Album chart and #65 on the Billboard Country Album chart. Larry Gatlin & The...

Rap mogul Master P. will host an event during Grammy week honoring late R&B singer Teena Marie, in hopes of raising awareness about health related issues, whether its diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity. Master P. and his son Romeo are rallying celebrities to support Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign via his Move With Music organization, which is dedicated to fighting child obesity. Master P. and his son will host an event on February 11th in Los Angeles, which is sponsored by ME Entertainment Network, RTC Media Group and Urban Born Foundation.

Dub Plaza will be having a big dub session this week in brooklyn for dubs, dropz and jingles. Jermaine Junor from Dub Plaza will be working with artiste such as Movado, Mad Croba, Laza Morgan, Bushman, Marcia Griffiths, John Holt, Sammy Dread, Johnny Osborne, Courtney Melody, Micheal Palmer and Jr Demus. To contact Dub Plaza: Email: dubplaza@yahoo.com Phone: 347-499-3172 (NY)