So the 2024 Aarhus Reggae Festival has come to an end. We at Jam Link International would like to sincerely thank everyone that supported the event this year.
To those who stopped by our acoustic stage, we thank you. We are sure you will agree that Katinka and Kamla Marie made it worth your while. The ladies were amazing, and their great showmanship has inspired us to create a similar platform next year.
A heartfelt thank you to Henrik and Thomas from Marley Coffee (for keeping us warm), to Thomas and the Cookadeli Food Truck, and to Jeff the chef and the Jamaican crew from Hotpots Jamaican cuisine.
Give it up for Jade from Melanin Spot for creating the Reggae Market Place with beautiful jewelry, t-shirts, and souvenirs. Thank you Joseph Still Cool for setting up Rastaman Vibration with the original vinyl shop and for supporting Katinka on stage with your steal drum.
We saw the outstanding execution of reggae music by all the singers, selectors, and musicians. First to our hardworking selectors, Tiger Moth, Riddim Fex, and Kalima Sound, thank you for kicking the festival off with roots reggae and lots of dubplates.
To all bands and singers:
Kass Smith, the Jamaican/Mexican Reggae veteran and entrepreneur who traveled for 3 days straight to come kick off the live show in authentic reggae style, showing his versatility and showmanship with his voice range, dance moves, and crowd interaction—the complete entertainer. Nuff respect Kass!
Norrisman from Kingston, Jamaica, based in Sweden, showed his experience, class, and stagecraft, starting off slow and completely turning Volume Village upside down! Big up yourself, Norrisman!
Exco Levi, the Jamaican Canadian champion reggae ambassador, touring and promoting his “Born to Be Free” album did not disappoint. He captivated the audience with his melody and style with both old-school riddims and songs from his new album and showed why he is a force to be reckoned with—Bless Up Exco! Thanks to Ditte and Kamla for joyfully providing harmony during the Exco Levi performance. Your beautiful melodies enhanced the showcase, and showed that there is love for reggae in Aarhus City. Nuff Respect.
Tormod and the Hafizi Crew, you guys showed top-class professionalism and delivered an awesome show with stamina and energy from start to finish, thank you and Nuff respect!
To Unstoppable Fyah – your love for the music is resolute. You are super talented and your career will only blossom from here on, Nuff respect!
To Ancel and Tenner – Drivers and Artist logistics in Copenhagen, thank you so much, you guys rock! Chalot – Thank you for your support and consistent presence on Social Media!
King Kenny, DJ XZYL, PhatGal, Clovis, Big Foot Sound kept the Afterparty bubbling – Thank You all for the music and good vibes. Collectively and individually you all made it a night to remember! We would also like to say a big thanks to the entire staff and crew at Volume Village for partnering with us this year, and for their hard work and professionalism.
To our Sponsors: Maria Jackson 27 Magazine, Aarhus Kommune and Gaffa – thank you for getting behind the vision.
To our Jam Link International family and extended family (volunteers): Henzel Korslund Clarke, Winston Williams, Shelly-Ann Jackson, Anne Korslund Clarke, Yoandry Ethian González, Elin Arnadottir and Lara Larusdottir, Kay Fash, Yvonne Pederson……… thank you for helping to make the vision a reality.
And finally, to you the patrons, who came out to the event, we say a sincere thanks from all our hearts to yours. We love and appreciate your support, and we look forward to seeing you next year.
Jam Link International’s next big event is the Bob Marley Birthday Celebration in February 2025 – more information coming soon.
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