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.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “JAMDOWN”

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.