KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Reggae Month 2025 will probably be noticed in February beneath the theme: ‘Come Ketch Di Riddim.’ Tradition Minister Olivia Grange made the disclosure throughout an announcement in parliament earlier this week.
She knowledgeable that Reggae Month occasions won’t be concentrated solely throughout the Company Space and that this yr, the Ministry will construct on its partnership within the West, notably in Negril, with occasions such because the Wavz One Love Music and Jerk Weekend Fest, scheduled for February 7 to 9.
“We invite Jamaicans and the world’s individuals to embrace the reggae vibe. It’s a spirit that resonates via our gifted artists’ rhythm and impactful lyrics,” Grange mentioned.
The Minister identified that the occasions will enable each locals and vacationers to take pleasure in stay Reggae music on daily basis.
“We proceed the custom of showcasing Reggae via a full slate of occasions organized by the Reggae Month Secretariat, the Jamaica Cultural Improvement Fee (JCDC), the Institute of Jamaica, and different companies of the Ministry of Tradition,” she famous.
Moreover, Grange mentioned help is being supplied to quite a few commemorative occasions produced by unbiased organizers, together with the Jamaica Reggae Business Affiliation (JaRIA), with whom there’s a shared long-standing and mutually helpful relationship.
The month of actions will begin on Saturday, February 1, with a tribute to the Crown Prince of Reggae, Dennis Brown, at his resting place in Nationwide Heroes’ Park, celebrating his 68th birthday.
The Reggae Month Church Service at Fellowship Tabernacle will supply prayer, reward, and thanksgiving on Sunday.
The Bob Marley Tribute Live performance, scheduled for February 6 at Emancipation Park, will have fun the eightieth anniversary of the legendary icon’s beginning.
“A powerful checklist of performers will take the stage, with headliners being Julian Marley and Skip Marley, and the complete Marley household is predicted to be there, together with the matriarch Rita Marley.l”
She added that Negril, a tourism resort city, will come alive with occasions just like the Wavz One Love Music and Jerk Weekend Fest (February 7 to 9) and Love at Woodstock Negril on Valentine’s Day, that includes Third World.
Grange additionally famous that the Island Music Convention will return from February 20 to 22 and will probably be hosted by reggae artist Shaggy.
She mentioned Reggae singer Marica Griffiths could be honored for her 60 years within the enterprise by being introduced with an icon award.
Moreover, academic initiatives such because the Grounation lecture collection by the Jamaica Music Museum and symposia will present areas for significant dialogue about reggae’s function within the tradition and trade.
“I additionally want to announce that I’ll launch half two of the Jamaica Leisure and Cultural Practitioners’ insurance coverage plan. This launch will concentrate on the medical health insurance part,” Grange mentioned.
Reggae Month was declared a nationwide commentary in 2008 by the Governor Common.
