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It often attracts young crowds, and features a variety of Jamaican reggae artists such as [[Damian "Junior Gong" Marley]] and [[Stephen Marley (musician)|Stephen Marley]], [[The Mighty Diamonds]], [[Toots & the Maytals]], [[Beres Hammond]], [[Tony Rebel]], [[Andy Vernon]], [[Frankie Paul]], and [[Freddie McGregor]], [[dancehall]] stars like [[Vybz Kartel]], [[Popcaan]], [[Tommy Lee Sparta]], [[Beenie Man]], [[Bounty Killer]], [[Elephant Man (musician)|Elephant Man]], [[Capleton]], and [[Lady Saw]] as well as international artists including [[50 Cent]], [[Rihanna]] and [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]. |
It often attracts young crowds, and features a variety of Jamaican reggae artists such as [[Damian "Junior Gong" Marley]] and [[Stephen Marley (musician)|Stephen Marley]], [[The Mighty Diamonds]], [[Toots & the Maytals]], [[Beres Hammond]], [[Tony Rebel]], [[Andy Vernon]], [[Frankie Paul]], and [[Freddie McGregor]], [[dancehall]] stars like [[Vybz Kartel]], [[Popcaan]], [[Tommy Lee Sparta]], [[Beenie Man]], [[Bounty Killer]], [[Elephant Man (musician)|Elephant Man]], [[Capleton]], and [[Lady Saw]] as well as international artists including [[50 Cent]], [[Rihanna]] and [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]. |
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As is customary, the festival kicks off on Sunday with the [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/sumfest-beach-party/ Sumfest Beach Party] held at the Aquasol Theme Park located on the Walter Fletcher Beach Complex; the [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/all-white-party/ All White Party] (dress code) held on Tuesday follow by three nights of electrifying live performances beginning with [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/dancehall-night/ Dancehall Night] on Thursday(hardcore reggae), [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/international-night-1/ International Night 1] on Friday, and ending with [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/international-night-2/ International Night 2] on Saturday at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex. |
As is customary, the festival kicks off on Sunday with the [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/sumfest-beach-party/ Sumfest Beach Party] held at the '''Aquasol Theme Park''' located on the '''Walter Fletcher Beach Complex'''; the [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/all-white-party/ All White Party] (dress code) held on Tuesday follow by three nights of electrifying live performances beginning with [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/dancehall-night/ Dancehall Night] on Thursday(hardcore reggae), [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/international-night-1/ International Night 1] on Friday, and ending with [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/international-night-2/ International Night 2] on Saturday at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 19:03, 5 July 2015
Reggae Sumfest | |
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Genre | Reggae, dancehall, hip hop, etc. |
Dates | mid-July |
Location(s) | Montego Bay, Jamaica |
Years active | 1993-present |
Founded by | Red Stripe |
Website | Official website |
Reggae Sumfest is the largest concert festival in Jamaica, taking place each year in mid-July in Montego Bay.[1] Sumfest, started in 1993, is officially sponsored by Red Stripe.
It often attracts young crowds, and features a variety of Jamaican reggae artists such as Damian "Junior Gong" Marley and Stephen Marley, The Mighty Diamonds, Toots & the Maytals, Beres Hammond, Tony Rebel, Andy Vernon, Frankie Paul, and Freddie McGregor, dancehall stars like Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Tommy Lee Sparta, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Capleton, and Lady Saw as well as international artists including 50 Cent, Rihanna and Usher.
As is customary, the festival kicks off on Sunday with the Sumfest Beach Party held at the Aquasol Theme Park located on the Walter Fletcher Beach Complex; the All White Party (dress code) held on Tuesday follow by three nights of electrifying live performances beginning with Dancehall Night on Thursday(hardcore reggae), International Night 1 on Friday, and ending with International Night 2 on Saturday at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex.
See also
References
- ^ Johnson, Richard (2014) "All Set for Sumfest", Jamaica Observer, 8 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014
External links
- Official website
- Historical overview
- Jamaica Reggae Sumfest Festival - Streaming Reggae to the World