Tiamo Beach Resort, located in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, will be having a special Father’s Day event on Sunday, June 15, starting at 5pm local time. Dancehall artist Agent Sasco will perform live with the support of a backing band, and there will be a set by comedian Curley Roberts.
General admission is JMD$7,000, while VIP is JMD$10,000. For tickets and additional information, visit tiamobeachresort.com.
In the spirit of community, the Charles Town Maroons are inviting everyone to the Annual International Maroon Conference & Festival on June 20-23, 2025, in Charles Town, Portland, Jamaica.
Over four days, the organizers will engage attendees in deep conversations while displaying the Maroons’ rich culture. There will be traditional drumming and dancing, powerful panel discussions, authentic local food, and vibrant performances.
The live show will take place on Saturday, June 21st—Bun Fyah Night—at the River Park in Charles Town. Sizzla, Bongo Herman, Fred Locks, Popcaan, Turbulence, Goldy Bad Lion, and Roy Rayon are just a few of the performers that will be passing through.
There is a great deal of anticipation for the 2025 Sun Splash Reggae Festival in The Hague, Netherlands. The excitement began in early April, shortly after news broke that Alpha Blondy, Capleton, Inner Circle, and Morgan Heritage will all be performing.
Never mind that the event is scheduled for Sunday, July 13; tickets began selling quickly and have continued to do so. Emotions intensified further when it was announced that dancehall artists Beenie Man, Shenseea, and Teejay will be joining the lineup.
Sun Splash Reggae Festival will take place at Zuiderpark in The Hague. Although this is its inaugural staging, it is being organized by a team with over 15 years of experience in hosting global live concerts.
Stream or download “Jamdown,” the latest album from lovers rock kingpin Sanchez, which was officially released on April 11th, 2025, by VPAL Music. This highly anticipated LP is produced by Kenneth Thompson for Kenergi Music and features a total of 10 captivating reggae tracks. Notably, all songs on this record were either penned or co-written by Thompson.
“Jamdown” marks Sanchez‘s first full-length studio project since 2011’s “Love You More,” a collaboration with Donovan Germain for Penthouse Records. True to his roots, Sanchez predominantly explores the lovers-rock genre throughout this album; however, he introduces a refreshing diversity with two tracks that deviate from romantic themes: the title track “Jamdown” and track eight “Struggle,” both of which address socially conscious issues.
In terms of creative contributions, Sanchez co-wrote several songs with Kenneth Thompson, namely: “Hot Girl,” “Disloyalty,” and the title track “Jamdown.” The remaining compositions are solely attributed to Thompson. Instrumentalist Paul Gauntlett contributed significantly by playing most of the instruments, while Wayne Armond of Chalice arranged them. Wayne also provided the harmonies for the title track “Jamdown.” Harmonies for the other tracks were performed by Tafina Wilson, and the entire project was mixed and mastered by Doug Flanigon (for 6 tracks) and the Heavy Beat Crew (for 4 tracks).
“Jamdown” is readily available for download on various platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Pandora, Tidal, Amazon Music, and all other digital music stores where reggae music is sold. Be sure to experience this remarkable addition to Sanchez‘s discography.
The 3rd edition of the Reggae Therapy Festival will be staged over two days, on July 12th and 13th, 2025, at the Louis Achille Stadium in Fort-de-France, Martinique.
In early May, the organizers announced the full and final lineup, which includes Steel Pulse, Collie Buddz, I Wayne, Wayne Wonder, Queen Ifrica, Ras Daniel, Straika D, Scena, Neewed, and MC Guy AL.
In an effort to highlight and celebrate the sound system culture, several selectors have also been added to the program: DJ Gil, DJ Klyne, Brother Jimmy, Empress Psyché, Karukera Sound, and Art’N Spirit Sound.
On Friday, June 20, 2025, recording artist Alaine will host Ladies Love Reggae, a party that’s all about women and the reggae songs they enjoy. It will be presented at Dubwise Cafe (82 Lady Musgrave Road) in Kingston, Jamaica, from 8pm EST until…
Dubwise (Jason Panton), DJ Gabby, and Dutty Bookman, the confirmed selectors for the evening, have all committed to juggling lots of lovers rock. Women who RSVP via Eventbrite will be allowed free entrance, and men who do the same will pay only JMD$1,000.
Following the success of their inaugural launch last year, the Reggae North Music Awards—Canada’s award show that recognizes and honors the creators and performers of reggae music and its sub-genres, including ska, dancehall, and lovers rock—will return in 2025. The second edition will take place on Sunday, September 28th.
Established reggae recording artist Steve Knight, who made a triumphant return to the industry several months ago after experiencing multiple setbacks, has been nominated in two categories. He is a contender for both Top Male Vocalist of the Year and Top Reggae Single of the Year (Male).
The project responsible for Knight‘s re-emergence is his latest album, “Steve Knight Returns.” This marks Steve Knight‘s first full-length studio album in over twenty years. It was released on February 1, 2025, through his own Haul-N-Pull Up record label. Notably, the song nominated for Male Reggae Single of the Year is one of the standout tracks on the album, titled “Marry You.”
Many people may not be aware that, although he maintains a presence in Jamaica, Steve Knight now resides in Canada.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 