The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced a series of fundraising concerts to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa. The initiative, titled “I Love Jamaica,” will include five major concerts to be held locally and internationally, featuring some of the island’s finest reggae artists and musicians, along with international friends of Jamaica. All proceeds from the events will go directly toward the national recovery program.

The first event in the series is scheduled for November 14, 2025, at the National Stadium Car Park in Kingston, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Additional concerts are being planned for London, New York, Toronto, and South Florida.

Beyond fundraising, the I Love Jamaica concert series forms part of a wider initiative led by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport to restore morale, uplift the national spirit, and encourage volunteerism during the recovery period. The Ministry is collaborating closely with the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and other government and private-sector partners to coordinate relief efforts and mobilize volunteers.

The fire will blaze high in Clarendon on Saturday, November 29, 2025, when reggae icon Capleton leads an all-star lineup for the “Legends Are Forever” Conscious Birthday Celebration. The event, held in association with White Tail, Aesha, Cuta, Staford, and Sanches, will be a star-studded stage show and dance.

Performing alongside Capleton will be an impressive roster of reggae and dancehall legends, including Tony Rebel, Admiral Tibet, Lutan Fyah, Junior Reid, Junior Cat, Errol Dunkley, Little John, Nitty Kutchie, Mikey General, Peter Metro, Lucan I, Leego, Natty King, Vania Colours, April May, Military Man, Jah Thunder, and Initial T. Music will be provided by Stone Love, while Little Richie from Rich Squad will also make a special appearance.

The celebration takes place at the Summerfield Community Centre and includes a cookout and kids fun day featuring 6-a-side football from 10 AM to 4 PM, with gates closing at 4 PM. Admission is $3,000 for regular entrance and $5,000 for VIP.

Part proceeds from the event will benefit Red Hills Primary School and Crooked River All Age School. Patrons are reminded that the event maintains a strictly no vending policy.

The annual Food, Rum & Reggae Festival returns to Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, from Friday, November 7th to Sunday, November 9th, 2025. The three-day celebration will bring together the island’s finest in cuisine, culture, and music on Jamaica’s south coast.

Each night will feature a powerhouse in reggae and dancehall. Christopher Martin, Mr. Big Deal, opens the festival on Friday; Capleton, known for his fiery energy and timeless hits, will headline Saturday night; and the event will close on a high note on Sunday with the lyricist Agent Sasco.

Tickets are available online through CaribTix, and full event details can be found at foodrumreggaefestival.com.

Supreme Genes and Saturday Night Rockers are teaming up to present All Vinyl, an authentic sound system dancehall session, happening on Saturday, November 22, at BSMT 254 (254 Lansdowne Avenue) in Toronto, Ontario.

The event will feature live performances from Jamaican stars Junior Cat, also known as the Wild Apache, and veteran foundation singer Little John, alongside Colonel Lloydie. Representing Canada’s reggae roots are JUNO Award winners Kirk Diamond and Godfadda Finn — a powerhouse artist and producer/DJ duo celebrated for their conscious reggae sound and captivating stage presence.

True to its name, All Vinyl will honor traditional sound system culture with music played exclusively on 45s and dubplates — no laptops, no USBs. Sound systems Higher Heights and Pressure Drop will provide the musical energy, with Lord Fury serving as host for the night.

Tickets are available now via Eventbrite.