A new date and location have been announced for the 2025 Food, Rum & Reggae Festival! The organizers have also stated that this year’s event will be called the Food, Rum & Reggae Benefit Festival, as proceeds from the gathering will support the rehabilitation of Jamaica’s agricultural sector, which has been significantly impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

The Food, Rum & Reggae Benefit Festival is now scheduled for Sunday, December 7, at 36 Hope Road in Kingston. The three previously confirmed performers—Christopher Martin, Capleton, and Agent Sasco—are still on the lineup. Click here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Jamaican Reggae-Dancehall artist Perfect Giddimani will be on tour in The Gambia this December.

Presented by Firehouse Sound Int., the schedule kicks off on Wednesday, December 3rd, at Lama Lama Bakau (Visa D200). The following night, Thursday, December 4th, the artist will perform at Sport Bar Kololi (Visa D250). The first week concludes with a performance on Friday, December 5th, at Dominos Beach Bar (Visa D250 B4 1AM).

The tour continues into the second week with performances on the weekend. On Saturday, December 6th, Perfect Giddimani will take the stage at Karmalu Garden Gunjur (Visa D200), followed by a show on Sunday, December 7th, at Agies Alibaba Garden (Visa D300). Mid-week, on Wednesday, December 10th, the action moves to Motherland Senegambia (Visa D250 B4 1AM), and the final scheduled performance is set for Friday, December 12th, at Brufut Sunsplash (Visa D200).

The entire event is being hosted by Firehouse Entertainment, and will feature special guest appearances by local talents Youtha Dread and Maha D Hammer.

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Jah Bouks and Short Ghad will present the Angola Festival at the Angola Restaurant in Old Pera, St. Thomas, Jamaica.

The lineup features major figures such as Capleton, Jamal, Stalk Ashley, Shane O, Eddy G Bomba, and Moyann. They will be joined by a host of other popular artists, including Nation Boss, Jah Bouks and Short Ghad themselves, Quick Cook, Macka Diamond, Predator, Seventeen, Bushman, Bascom X, and Money Pallet.

Admission to the event is tiered, with a General Admission price of $3,500 at the gate. For patrons seeking an elevated experience, VIP access is available for $7,000.

On December 26, Kollektivet Livet — the popular music venue in Stockholm — will host “Stand With Jamaica”, a live benefit concert dedicated to raising funds for Jamaica’s hurricane relief efforts.

On the main stage, three renowned Jamaican artists will be featured: Nesbeth, Eek-A-Mouse, and Singing Sweet. They will be joined by Swedish dancehall and reggae artists Million Stylez and Danjah. Together, they will deliver a vibrant mix of reggae, dancehall, and lovers rock.

Meanwhile, the second floor will transform into a “Soundsystem Arena,” powered by Topaz Sound and Capital Sound, alongside DJs Binnie Smalls and Ashman. This setup is designed to bring the authentic bass-heavy energy of Caribbean dancehalls to Sweden, with lots of dubplates and skillful jugglings.

More than just a night of music, “Stand With Jamaica” is a deeply meaningful fundraiser. Every penny raised from ticket sales, food, drinks, and merchandise will go toward relief efforts in Jamaica — helping to rebuild homes, support communities, and assist families affected by recent hurricane damage.