Amsterdam Reggae Festival has confirmed British-Jamaican reggae veteran Macka B for its inaugural winter edition on Saturday, February 27, 2027. The festival has also announced Jamaican singer Jesse Royal as its latest addition. Both artists join Shiwa, one of the first performers announced on a lineup that continues to grow.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Macka B is one of reggae’s most enduring and respected voices. His music draws on roots reggae, dub and dancehall, and he’s known for his conscious lyrics and commanding live sets. His confirmation gives the festival’s first winter edition a strong anchor.

The Amsterdam Reggae Festival is a celebration of reggae music and Caribbean culture. Tickets and additional information are available via amsterdamreggaefestival.nl.

Macka B recently released “Memories,” a tribute to the golden era of reggae, which became available on July 23, 2026, via Chinelo Records.

Recorded over the Diverse Doctrine Riddim, the track looks back at the vibrant dancehall culture of the 1970s, a time when Roots Reggae dominated Jamaican parties. Driven by authentic reggae instrumentation and engaging lyrics, “Memories” captures the energy and spirit of that era and is available on 7-inch vinyl, as well as across major digital streaming platforms.