Reggae Sumfest
| Reggae Sumfest | |
|---|---|
| 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.
See also
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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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