See more ideas about montego bay, reggae and jamaica. Is it any surprise that the greatest reggae show on earth is held in montego bay, jamaica. There will be partys everyday from sunday thru saturday. Reggae sumfest is the largest music festival in jamaica and the caribbean, taking place each year in midjuly in montego bay. Jul 23, 2017 jamaica reggae sumfest 2017, montego bay, jamaica. Reggae sumfest has earned the reputation as the greatest reggae show on earth. Reggae sumfest 2020 in montego bay, jamaica everfest.
May 28, 2017 reggae sumfest ticket sales so far this year indicate record crowds for the annual event scheduled for montego bay, in early july. Dancehall world began june 2011, with the aim of promoting dancehall music throughout the entire world. The live streaming will be available for free, which is geared towards increasing the festivals international appeal. Download our free app iosandrios, download our website app below. Really excited about sumfest this year will be my first real sumfest. Record crowds expected for reggae sumfests 25th anniversary show. Dream weekend or reggae sumfest jamaica message board.
A mobile app, sumfest live, is also available in all app stores for. My friend got the dates confused last year and booked our trip a couple of days too early so we only got to go to the beach party. Reggae sumfest will return to montego bay this summer, for the 25th staging of the greatest reggae show on earth. We hear at dancehall world would like to take the time out and say thanks for all our loyal fans from day one and prospective ones to come. Words by jesse serwer and dj gravy founded by jamaican bad man police isaiah laing 30 years ago, sting is jamaicas longestrunning annual stage show. Locals, tourists, and reggae enthusiasts from far and. The annual festival features the worlds bestknown reggae performers as well as salespeople hawking such island specialties as curried goat, bammy and fish, sugarcane, and jelly coconut. Enjoy free time during the day to relax or for optional activities.
Djs road international, madout and cali b provided sweet reggae sounds until the evening came to a close. There were a number of memorable moments and after careful consideration we ha. Dream weekend or reggae sumfest jamaica forum tripadvisor. History of reggae sumfest in montego bay, jamaica travel. The islands biggest weeklong festival, which draws thousands of reggae. Sumfest as it is affectionately called is jamaicas largest music festival and one of the biggest reggae music festivals in the world. Jah cure, who called for the release of buju banton and vybz kartel, held his fans captive with reflections. Reggae sumfest jamaican reggae music destination360. Reggae sumfest catherine hall entertainment complex, 02119 montego bay.
Later, get into the groove with an included ticket to reggae sumfest. Held at catherine hall, montego bay, the festival takes place each year during the 3rd week of july and is a series of events that should not be missed. The reggae sumfest is the worlds premier reggae festival which brings the hottest reggae and dancehall artist from all over the world to the reggae capital island of the world. The two day festival will highlight the best dancehall acts on friday, july 22nd and the best reggae acts on saturday, july 23rd.
Loop news was in attendance at reggae sumfest 2019 and the event was a spectacular unfolding of jamaican popular culture. Why you need to visit reggae sumfest caribbean journal. Bogdanovich advised that patrons have 30 days until may 27, 2020 to request a refund for existing online tickets. Make your hotel reservation in just 60 seconds with black beach week. If the success of reggae sumfest is any example to go by, the artistes, government, and other festival producers should look towards liberalising the development of. I am interested to hear from people who had been to either dream weekend negril andor reggae sumfest mo bay to see what the difference is and which. Because the event is so popular, hotels in montego bay are often reserved months in advance. When he did call on me, he had the women doing just that. We are celebrating the 25th reggae sumfest, and as part of this celebration you can watch reggae sumfest from the comfort of your home for free. This year i booked everything myself so well definitely be in attendance. Im bringing you information on jamaicas reggae sumfest 2016 regarding the venues and places to stay. While the islands other marquee festivals, reggae sumfest and jazz and blues, cater to tourist and uptown crowds, sting speaks to the core dancehall audience held annually on boxing day.
Book your reggae sumfest 2020 packages today and come and experience greatness. If you havent book your hotel already its going to be quite expensive. Reggae sumfest lives up to its boastful slogan, the greatest reggae show on earth. Dancehall night will feature performances by beenie man. Reggae sumfests 25th anniversary features a week of events starting on sunday, july 16 with a beach party, into the sumfest sunset yacht party on monday, july 17.
Negril hotels are already mostly sold out, and the few that have vacancy is expensive. Each year, visitors flood the island to soak up the best of dancehall and reggae music, booking their vacations with the annual festival in mind. The largest reggae event in the world, reggae sumfest, takes place each july in montego bay, jamaica. Best reggae party mix buju banton, sizzla, capleton, sanchez, beres hammond, jah cure, sean paul duration. The 24th staging of jamaicas reggae sumfest will be introducing live 360degree virtual reality streaming for the world to experience jamaicas premier music festival on any device july 2223, 2016.
The dapper looks on the scene this past weekend at reggae sumfest, jamaicas biggest and longestrunning music festival, were no exception. Reggae sumfest 2018 dancehall night part 3 of 4 youtube. Sumfest 25 ends strong entertainment jamaica gleaner. This annual reggage festival features the best reggae artiste in the world over three days of unmatched live performances. Jul 26, 2017 best reggae party mix buju banton, sizzla, capleton, sanchez, beres hammond, jah cure, sean paul duration.
Sumfest symposium dissects reggae industry loop news. Reggae sumfest was first held in montego bay, jamaica in 1993, replacing reggae sunsplash. Jul 25, 2017 the dapper looks on the scene this past weekend at reggae sumfest, jamaicas biggest and longestrunning music festival, were no exception. Bogdanovich has advised that patrons have 30 days until may 27, 2020 to. The caribbeans premier music festival, showcasing jamaicas indigenous. This years lineup includes an array of international performing artists such as tessane chin, sean paul. In addition to several days of jammin reggae music, the eve.
Reggae sumfest ticket sales so far this year indicate record crowds for the annual event scheduled for montego bay, in early july. Known as the greatest show on earth, the reggae sumfest returns to montego bay, jamaica for its 21 st straight year. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of reggae sumfest, downsound entertainment and reggae sumfest have created a weeklong takeover of montego bay, july 1622, with 5 overthetop themed preevent parties, cuttingedge livestreaming and the worlds top reggae acts. Jamaicas reggae sumfest expands to eight days this year. Jul 12, 2017 reggae sumfest is the largest concert festival in jamaica, taking place each year in midjuly in montego bay. Reggae sumfest gave one jamaicanamerican more than the intended irie riddim vibe. The festival attracts millions from around the world each year and visitors come as far away as the african continent, europe, japan, australia and the usa. Jamaicas iconic music festival reggae sumfest has been expanded to eight days this year, according to downsound entertainment, festival owners since 2016.
Find out everything you need to know from the everfest community. If you are a fan of jamaican reggae music there is no better place to be. Download the reggae sumfest mobile app for your ios and android devices to get. A week of events held in montego bay, jamaica during the 3rd week in july every year. The event has 6 nights of activities which will include an all. The best street style at reggae sumfest in jamaica vogue. Jamaica tourist board events reggae sumfest start date. If you enjoy reggae music, then reggae sumfest is the festival for you. Red stripe turned reggae sumfest 2017 into the best weekend in festival history august 1, 2017 4.
Jul 30, 2017 if the success of reggae sumfest is any example to go by, the artistes, government, and other festival producers should look towards liberalising the development of jamaicas music industry one. The afternoon session explored topics such as reggae the journey. Jul 16, 2016 the 24th staging of jamaicas reggae sumfest will be introducing live 360degree virtual reality streaming for the world to experience jamaicas premier music festival on any device july 2223, 2016. Refreshing the page might fix the problem today we present the live streaming of jamaica civid19, coranavirus update. The thousands at the catherine hall entertainment complex, montego bay, on saturday for reggae sumfest 2017s closing night were reminded how powerful and lasting reggae music is. Live at reggae sunsplash best of the festival day one. Reggae sumfest is regarded as the worlds greatest reggae music festival. This years staging of reggae sumfest has been cancelled. Reggae sumfest celebrates the rich heritage of jamaican reggae music. Reggae sumfest article about reggae sumfest by the free. What is known to date is that on the evening of friday, september 11, 1987.
Reggae sumfest 2017 heavyweight sound clash full hd. Reggae sumfest july the largest reggae event in the world, reggae sumfest, takes place each july in montego bay, jamaica. The party revs up for the sumfest all white party at pier 1 on tuesday, 14 july, where guest selectors build the. Aug 01, 2017 red stripe turned reggae sumfest 2017 into the best weekend in festival history august 1, 2017 4. Hi all, i am looking to go to jamaica with a few friends aged 2530 in the summer of 2017. Reggae sumfest is usually a huge tourist pull factor for the country. Emancipation day et jamaica festival en jamaique du 31 juillet au 6. Jamaicas biggest summer reggae festival, reggae sumfest wil now be held from july 18 24, 2021. The staple allwhite party at pier one takes place on tuesday, july 18, sumfest blitz on wednesday, july 19 and the sumfest heavyweight clash returns on thursday, july 20. Reggae sumfest 2017 heavyweight sound clash full hd youtube. From july th through the 19 th, an international audience will experience what many consider to be the worlds most premier reggae festival. The rebranding of sumfest as reggae sumfest is evident with the reggae and dancehall acts from jamaica. The sumfest vendor and food court spaces go pretty quickly, with a strong consumer base of thousands each day of the festival.
From then we have grown gradually and successfully over the pass five months. Reggae sumfest is a showcase of indigenous reggae music that also features international artists and boasts a lineup of worldclass musical acts. In a response to the jamaica observer on friday, the promoters. Download the reggae sumfest mobile app for your ios and android devices to get the most uptodate information. Apr 01, 2014 reggae sumfest was first held in montego bay, jamaica in 1993, replacing reggae sunsplash. We feature the best in reggae and dancehall music over 2 main. Reggae sumfest 2017 will end its weeklong festival on a high note with an exciting twonight concert at catherine hall. For the 25th staging, night one will feature the champion boy, alkaline along with the spice, stage show boss, who is set to give her fiery brand of performance. Oct 26, 2019 tags beres hammond buju banton edward seaga jah9 january 2018 onstagetv protoje random videos rebel salute rebel salute 2018 reggae reggae sumfest romain tarrus riley previous dancing rebel visited by spice in hospital after surgery video. It is best to get a hotel room and flights well in advance. See whos going to reggae sumfest 2020 in montego bay, jamaica. Jul 02, 2017 in celebration of the 25th anniversary of reggae sumfest, downsound entertainment and reggae sumfest have created a weeklong takeover of montego bay, july 1622, with 5 overthetop themed preevent parties, cuttingedge livestreaming and the worlds top reggae acts. The festivities kick off the weekend prior to the main events with the sumfest beach party at aquasol theme park on montego bays hip strip on sunday afternoon starting at 3 p.
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