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| location =[[Montego Bay]], [[Jamaica]] |
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| years_active =1993-present |
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| founders =[[Summerfest Productions Limited]] |
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| dates =mid-July |
| dates =mid-July |
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| genre = [[Reggae]], [[dancehall]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]], etc. |
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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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Founders Summerfest Productions Limited sold the Reggae Sumfest trademark to Downsound Records. |
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As is customary, [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/history/ '''Reggae Sumfest'''] 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 at [http://pieronejamaica.com/ '''Pier 1 On the Waterfront'''] follow by three nights of electrifying live performances beginning with [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/dancehall-night/ Dancehall Night] on Thursday ([[Dancehall]]), [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, [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/history/ '''Reggae Sumfest'''] 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 at [http://pieronejamaica.com/ '''Pier 1 On the Waterfront'''] follow by three nights of electrifying live performances beginning with [http://www.reggaesumfestjamaica.com/events/dancehall-night/ Dancehall Night] on Thursday ([[Dancehall]]), [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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| Reggae Sumfest | |
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 Mavado performs on stage for Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest 2008 | |
| Genre | Reggae, dancehall, hip hop, etc. |
| Dates | mid-July |
| Location(s) | Montego Bay, Jamaica |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Founded by | Summerfest Productions Limited |
| 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.
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.
Founders Summerfest Productions Limited sold the Reggae Sumfest trademark to Downsound Records.
As is customary, Reggae Sumfest 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 at Pier 1 On the Waterfront follow by three nights of electrifying live performances beginning with Dancehall Night on Thursday (Dancehall), 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
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