JC Lodge‘s latest contribution to the music industry is “Beautiful Life,” a slow, groovy reggae tune that was produced by the legendary dub mixer, sound system owner, and record producer King Jammy. “Beautiful Life” was officially released on the 30th of May, 2025.

Although this is a brand-new track, several selectors are already predicting that it will be in heavy rotation this summer. JC Lodge performed this tune beautifully—pun intended. “Beautiful Life” is melodic, soothing, and enchanting. Click here to download it from your preferred music platform.

One of Britain’s most successful reggae bands, Aswad, is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a major concert on Saturday, June 7th, at Chalk Night Club, 13 Pool Valley (Brighton and Hove), in Brighton, United Kingdom.

The men will be performing all their hits: “Don’t Turn Around,” “Shine,” “Give a Little Love,” “African Children,” “Best of My Love,” and much more. Presented by Horizon Promotions in association with Spaine Music Company, this event will commence at 6:30pm local time and will end at 10pm. Click here for tickets.

Dub’n the Creek, an event that was created to honor reggae and dancehall’s sound-system culture, will take place over a three-day period—June 13, 14, and 15, 2025—at Bigfoot Flat Campground in Willow Creek, California. The running hours for each day are as follows: Friday 4pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-12am, and Sunday 12pm-6pm.

Among the performers is Johnny Osbourne, a reggae veteran whose career dates back to the late 1970s, a time when sound systems were one of the main sources used to expose emerging artists.

Basscraft Sound, Dub Siren Hi-Fi and Noble Tobal Sound are just some of the sound systems on the program. For the full lineup, visit the event’s official website at dubnthecreek.com.

As one of North America’s longest-running live music festivals of its kind, the 2025 Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival promises to be one of the most thrilling yet. Now in its 26th year, the five-day event, which will run from Wednesday, June 18, to Sunday, June 22, will feature several musical genres: ska, reggae, punk, and hip-hop.

Victoria’s Inner Harbour, one of the locations that will host the festivities, will once again turn into a full-blown festival playground. The other two venues that will be used are the Victoria Curling Club and The Wicket Hall.

Among this year’s performers are Turbulence, Sister Nancy, The Pharcyde, Mad Professor, Waahli, Hezron, and Tank Gyal, and that is just to name a few. For additional information, visit victoriaskafest.ca.

Now in its 21st year, the annual Northwest World Reggae Festival will be presented on Friday, July 18, Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20. It will be held at Mt. Hood in Oregon (near Brightwood).

Friday’s show will feature performances by Teflon, Mikey Dub, Dre Z Melodi, Young Shanty, Purity Attack, and Jallanzo. On Saturday, reggae legend Sister Nancy will headline, with support from Marlon Asher, Reggae Angels, Keteis Oyonde, I-Taweh, Brady Shammar, Kava Jah & The Remedy, and ZeeCeeKeely. The final night will wrap up with sets from Prezident Brown, Jubba White, and Kalan Wolfe & The Shift.

In addition to the live music, the Northwest World Reggae Festival will also have several family-friendly activities as well as crafts and organic food. For additional information, visit nwwrf.com.

Fredrick McGregor, publicly known as Freddie McGregor, will host a large-scale birthday party on Sunday, June 29, at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater, located at 20405 Amphitheater Circle in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to celebrating Freddie McGregor‘s 69th birthday, this event will also highlight his decades-long career as a distinguished ambassador of reggae music.

The team at Big Ship, Freddie McGregor‘s label, has invited some of the most prominent names in the reggae-dancehall industry to join Freddie for this special occasion. Performances will feature Hopeton Lindo, Anthony B, Spragga Benz, Mykal Rose, Chino McGregor, Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, Perfect Giddimani, Teflon, and Frisco Kid.

It should be noted that additional artists may be added; however, as of this writing on May 27th, all the aforementioned artists have been confirmed. Advance tickets, priced at $50, are available at caribtix.com.

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