Aarhus Reggae Festival 2025 

Aarhus Reggae Festival, an acclaimed music event in Denmark, is set to return on August 15 and 16, 2025. This year’s presentation will be held at Voxhall, located at Vester Allé 15 in the Jutland peninsula’s east coast city of Aarhus. With a commitment to celebrating and preserving the authenticity of Jamaican music within Europe, the festival has evolved into a highly anticipated annual affair. It offers a vibrant showcase of reggae, dancehall, and the influential sound-system culture that spawned these genres.

The 2025 lineup includes a curated selection of performers and selectors, each recognized for their significant contributions to reggae and dancehall. That said, Reggae Night, on August 16th, will present live band sets with Chuck Fenda, Leroy Gibbons, Kass Smith, Teacha Dee, and Don Tippa.

Preceding Reggae Night is Dancehall Night on August 15th. It features veteran Danish dancehall artist Pharfar, who will be joined by Jamaica’s Exile Di Brave and Karamanti. Together they will deliver dynamic toasting sessions supported by DJ Riddim Fex and other top-tier selectors. Dancehall Night will also showcase professional dancers Chrisicon and the Iconic Crew.

Beyond the live shows, attendees can explore Culture Village, which offers Jamaican cuisine, handcrafted jewelry, fashion, and arts & crafts. Furthermore, a Family Friendly Zone by the riverside that provides face painting, acoustic sets, and other engaging activities will be accessible to all patrons. 

Early bird tickets are now available via Voxhall’s official website.

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McAnuff Family & The Ligerians’ 2025 Tour Dates

Nadia Harris McAnuff, Kush ‘Rashaun’ McAnuff, and their father, reggae legend Winston McAnuff, will be on tour with Europe’s roots reggae ensemble, The Ligerians, in the months of May and June, 2025. Below are the confirmed dates and locations as of this writing.

May 27 – Le Temps Machine, Tours
May 28 – Le VIP, Saint-Nazaire
May 29 – Soul Moon Festival, Rosporden
May 30 – Espace Brassens, Mantes La Jolie
May 31 – L’Annex, Ile D’Oleron
June 5 – Le Tamanoir, Gennevilliers
June 6 – Festival L’Paille A Sons, Chartres
June 7 – Festival Musiques Metisses, Angouleme

Best of the Best Music Fest 2025

The 19th annual Best of the Best Music Festival will be held on Sunday, May 25th, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, Florida. It’s scheduled to run from 2pm to 10pm local time.

Performing this year are Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Marcia Griffiths, Romain Virgo, Wayne Wonder, Nadine Sutherland, Skinny Fabulous, Chronic Law, 450, and more. Digital passes, which are on sale now, can be purchased online via caribtix.com.

Ken Boothe Confirmed For Rhythms of Africa 2025

The Embrace Music Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Miramar, presents “Rhythms of Africa—Music to My Ears.” Hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam, there will be performances by the legendary Ken Boothe, mesmerizing violinist Demola, and dynamic duo Jiggy Jack & Jacky Ambroise (formerly Strings).

Furthermore, the incredible talents of Somerset Academy High School under the direction of Reggae Ambassador Willie Stewart will be on display, as well as the vibrant sounds of the Rhythms of Africa Band.

It will take place on Saturday, April 26th, and Sunday, April 27th, at the Miramar Cultural Center in Miramar, Florida. Get additional information at www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

Spragga Benz Birthday Bash

Veteran recording artist Spragga Benz will be having a 90s dancehall-style birthday celebration on Saturday, May 31st, at Legendz Lounge—3 Market Street—in Frederiksted, St. Croix.

Benz, whose actual born day is May 30th, will be joined by Supa Twitch, Star General Y2K, Fyah Emblem, and DJ Calvin. Doors will open at 10pm local time, and tickets are going for $30.

Canadian R&B Artist JRDN Enters The Dancehall Space with “Hold Tight”

JRDN, the award-winning R&B artist hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, has recently ventured into the dancehall genre with his single, “Hold Tight.” This marks a notable departure for the singer, known for his Gold-certified hits “U Can Have It All” and “Like Magic” from his 2010 debut album, IAMJRDN. “Like Magic” earned JRDN the 2012 SOCAN Urban Music Award and reached the top spot on both Much and MuchMore Music video charts. In the same year, he received nominations for New Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the JUNO Awards.

Following a short break, JRDN collaborated with various producers on diverse projects. One such collaboration led to “Hold Tight,” produced by Canadian dancehall label 7 Gate Record on their Paradise Riddim. Despite his established R&B background, JRDN‘s performance on “Hold Tight” is a standout, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.

“Hold Tight” infuses dancehall with elements of Caribbean pop. Lyrically, the song explores JRDN‘s infatuation with a woman he meets in a nightclub. The lyrics tell a story of immediate connection and a desire for a deeper relationship.

“Hold Tight,” along with the other tracks on the Paradise Riddim, is available for download on major platforms including iTunes, Amazon Music, and Spotify.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “HOLD TIGHT”

Another King Has Died! Max Romeo

Jamaican roots reggae recording artist Max Romeo has passed away. It is being reported that he died at a private medical facility in St. Andrew (Jamaica) on Friday, April 11th, 2025.

Although he has an impressive body of work spanning several decades, Max is most known for his 70s megahits “War Ina Babylon,” “Chase the Devil,” “Let The Power Fall,” etc. He started his career in the mid-1960s and was actively involved in the industry right up until his death.