New York and London Link Up, in association with the Sizzla Youth Foundation, present the 25th annual Summer Bikini Affair. This is a day-and-night family fun day and after party that will see Sizzla Kalonji giving out school supplies to attendees as needed.

It will take place at Long Bay Beach in Negril, Jamaica, on Independence Day (Tuesday, August 6th, 2024). There will be performances by Sizzla, Singer J, Little Hero, Jr Cat, Hard Fi Deal With, Kimeco, and Barbales. Additional music will be provided by King Tafari, Selector Mad Ras, Flames Millennium Sound, DJ Craig, and Jaco. Admission is J$1,500 for adults and J$500 for kids.

Capleton‘s forthcoming festival, A St. Mary Mi Come From, scheduled for Monday, August 5th, at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, will present an array of performances that include legends, veterans, established acts, and newcomers.

Several artists, most of whom are regulars on global stages, have been confirmed: Max Romeo, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Bushman, I-Wayne, Fantan Mojah, Admiral Tibet, Warrior King, Romain Virgo, Richie Spice, Ce’Cile, Turbulence, Lutan Fyah, and Spragga Benz. 

The lineup also includes Jah Vinci, I Octane, Bugle, Tony Curtis, Lady G, Louie Culture, Munga Honorable, Jigsy King, Frisco Kid, Jahmiel, Iba Mahr, Droop Lion, and Hezron. In addition to the aforementioned, a lot of the now-trending dancehall stars will be doing sets: Tee Jay, Chronic Law, Skeng, Valiant, Jahshi, 10 Tik, Accid, and Pablo YG.

When the concert began years ago, it was made clear that one of its objectives was to provide a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent. That said, King Shango and his team have invited Auraiya, Wesrok, Alex A Game, Sese Foster, E.Q. Blacka Don, Pashon Minott, and Ffurious.

A St. Mary Mi Come From is being powered by Capleton Music, the imprint owned and operated by the legendary dancehall artist with the same name. This year’s sponsors are Irie FM, JP Farms, On Stage, CPJ, and Sun City Radio.

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The Netherlands’ 2024 Reggae Sun Splash will be held at Zuiderpark in Hague on Sunday, July 21st. It will have over thirty artists working on three stages, one of which will be dedicated specifically to reggae, and one exclusively for dancehall. Surinam music will also be presented.

The lineup includes Sizzla Kalonji, Julian Marley, Tarrus Riley, Black Uhuru, Aswad, Dexta Daps, Skillibeng, Byron Messia, La Toya Linger, Kalibwoy, Tribal Kush, Wolfgang, Passion, King Koyeba, La-Caz, Tranga Rugie, KV Quality, and others. Several sound systems are also on the program.