With the theme “One Love. One Voice. One Day.”, Worldwide Reggae Day (IRD) returns on July 1 for its thirty first staging, rallying followers, artists, media and cultural platforms from over 30 nations to have a good time the enduring spirit and affect of reggae music.
From Kingston to Cape City, London to Lima, IRD 2025 will mark a world refrain of unity, justice and cultural delight—a mirrored image of reggae’s deep roots in resistance and its evolving world legacy.
“Reggae music emerged from the grassroots and have become a soundtrack for justice, unity and reality,” stated Andrea Davis, Founder and Producer of IRD. “Worldwide Reggae Day is a strong reminder of what can occur when music turns into motion.”
Among the many nations collaborating this 12 months are Argentina, South Africa, India, France, Brazil, the UK, China, Canada, and a number of other Caribbean neighbours, together with the Bahamas, Anguilla and Costa Rica. Actions vary from radio takeovers and artist showcases to academic workshops and group occasions, all paying homage to reggae’s cultural, political, and emotional resonance.
International pull-up for peace
Probably the most anticipated moments of IRD is the synchronized International Reggae Pull-Up, which is able to happen at 11:55 AM Jamaica time. All over the world, followers, DJs, sound methods and digital platforms will concurrently pause and play two iconic anthems: Bob Marley’s “One Love” and Dennis Brown’s “Love & Hate”. The purpose? A symbolic, worldwide broadcast of unity and love.
“IRD isn’t nearly a single day. It’s a groundswell,” shared Lisa-Ann O’Gilvie, IRD’s Co-Producer. “We’re seeing communities the world over, from Asia to Africa to the Americas, displaying up and including their voice.”
In Jamaica, IRD actions will embrace a Music Professionals Workshop and a “Roadmap for Reggae’s Future” panel hosted in collaboration with the Jamaica Reggae Trade Affiliation (JARIA) and Edna Manley Faculty, each live-streamed globally.
A 3rd main occasion—Constructing a Movie Come-Unity, hosted on the Bob Marley Museum in partnership with Threads of Us—will discover the intersection of music and grassroots filmmaking.
Kingston’s standard cultural areas reminiscent of Tuesday Service Stay at The Compound and Kingston Evening Market will come alive with immersive performances and tributes.
In the meantime, within the UK, the Harlesden Bassline collective is internet hosting a full lineup of occasions together with the Roots Rock Reggae Stroll, group storytelling across the Reggae Tree, and a panel dialogue on The Affect of Reggae Music. In Mexico, PullItUp Radio is producing a 24-hour reggae stream, alongside performances by 20 native artists throughout Guadalajara and Mexico Metropolis.
Honoring reggae legends by new world awards
This 12 months’s celebration introduces two prestigious awards that honour people who embody the spirit and values of reggae tradition.
- The Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award, first offered in 2024 to Hon. Dr. Rita Marley, celebrates a lifetime of justice-oriented work.
- The newly launched Peter Tosh Insurgent With A Trigger Award, created in partnership with the Peter Tosh Basis, acknowledges daring management and transformative activism that aligns with reggae’s revolutionary ethos.
IRD isn’t only for establishments or business leaders—followers are central to the motion. Folks in all places are invited to take part within the #OneDropChallenge, put on reggae colors, plant a Reggae Tree, put up tributes on-line, or host native celebrations.
Whether or not you’re a DJ, podcaster, schoolteacher, or just vibing with reggae out of your nook of the globe, Worldwide Reggae Day 2025 is your probability to be a part of a world celebration of Caribbean tradition.
