Jamaican Happenings - Events Jamaican Concerts & Events Big Head Promotions Presents the Red Label Wine International Dancehall Queen Competition schedule for July 26, 2008 @ Pier One in Montego Bay, Jamaica The Biggest Dance Contest On Earth...! The Red Label Wine International Dancehall Queen Competition 2008 happens on Saturday, July 26, at the Pier One Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay. Last year's competition had over 40 contestants entering from countries such as Japan, the United States, England, Poland, Canada and some Caribbean islands. Maude 'Mo Mo' Francato, A Canadian, was last year's winner, becoming only the second non-Jamaican winner (Japan's Junko Bashment was the first in 2002). Foreign participants expected to enter this year's competition are from Austria, Poland, Germany, Estonia, Belgium, Italy, Japan, England, Martinique, Trinidad, USA, Canada, France and more Music by Pure Payazz.. [See Calendar of Events] Official Flyer Photo Gallery REGGAE SUMFEST 2008 - 16th Year Anniversary Reggae Sumfest is schedule for July 13 - 19, 2008 in Montego Bay, Jamaica Reggae Sumfest Jamaica's Greatest, The World's Best ...! The world's greatest music festival 'Reggae Sumfest' will be celebrated at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay from July 13 - 19, 2008. This annual festival will showcase the best talents in reggae music. In keeping with the motto of the organizers 'Promoting Music, the Universal Force', this event will see the top Jamaican acts along with international artistes performing to a diverse international audience. Official Web Site of the Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2008 [See Calendar of Events] Official Flyer Summer Infusion Party A Sunfest Endorsed Event Photo Gallery Western Consciousness 2008 King of Kings Promotions presents Juciful Western Consciousness - "The Celebration Of Good Over Evil" - 20th Anniversary - Saturday, April 26, 2008 Featuring: Buju Banton, Ras "Beenie Man" Moses, Anthony B, Bushman, Richie Spice, Mykal Roze, Tony Rebel, Eddi Fitzroy, Queen Ifrica, Etana, Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Andrew Tosh, Chuck Fenda, George Nooks, Little Hero, Turbulence, Lutan Fyah, I Waye, Courtney John, Nesbeth, Demarco, Teflon, Lyahblazze, Carol Gonzales, Dez I Boyd, Lymie Murray, Black Judah, Virgo Man, Heather Cummings, Azmari, Reven Amani, Whiskey Baggio, Grandson - MC: Elise Kelly, Gordell Green - Backing Band: Sane See Flyer March 25th Press Release April 1st Press Release Launch @ Jamaica Pegasus Wednesday, April 4, 2008 Launch Programme Launch Photos #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Photo Gallery Soon Come...! #1 #2 #3 Africa Unite - Smile Jamaica 2008 Concert James Bond Beach in Ocho Rios - February 24, 2008 Artistes slated to perform at this concert include: Ziggy Marley, The Melody Makers, Stephen Marley, Ky-mani Marley, Julian Marley, Damian Marley, The I - Three and a host of other local and iinternational artistes including Rihanna and 2Face Idibia. See Headline Entertainment Press Release Photo Gallery Soon Come...! #1 #2 #3 #4 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2008 THE ART OF MUSIC Celebrating Our 11th Anniversary Thursday, January 24, 2008 thru Saturday, January 26, 2008 Featuring performances by: Diana Ross, Anita Baker, Jill Scott, Billy Ocean, TAJ Mahal, Hugh Masakela, Marjorie Whylie, Ryan Shaw, Yerba Buena, Chalice, Nikki Yanofsky Located at The Aqueduct on Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica, The new venue sits on the beach side of the Rose Hall main road, adjacent to the Wyndham Rose Hall resort. Montego Bay, Jamaica W.I. Photo Gallery Soon Come...! Jamaica Tourist Board Photos The Hon. Orette Bruce Goldwing, M.P., Prime Minister of Jamaica, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and Director of Tourism, Basil Smith at the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2008 The Art of Music Thursday, January 24, 2008 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Friday, January 25, 2008 #1 #2 Saturday, January 26, 2008 #1 #2 #3 Saturday, January 26, 2008 Nikki Yanofsky #1 #2 #3 Mary Mary #1 #2 #3 #4 Koko Taylor #1 #2 #3 Diana Ross #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 Billy Ocean #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 Tru-Juice - Rebel Salute 2008 will be held on Saturday January 12, 2007 at the Port Kaiser Sports Club St. Elizabeth "The 15th staging of Tru-Juice Rebel Salute will not just be a Root Reggae concert, but a Reggae Conscious Party! It will be the Biggest Reggae Party of the Year, and celebrate Life!" To view Photos of Rebel Salute 2007 by Net2Market.com - Click Here...! To view Photos of Rebel Salute 2006 by Net2Market.com - Click Here...! To view Photos of Rebel Salute 2005 by Net2Market.com - Click Here...! Photo Gallery Tony Rebel #1 #2 #3 Queen Ifrica #1 #2 #3 #4 Lutan Fyah #1 Richie Spice #1 #2 Tarrus Riley #1 Capleton #1 #2 Busy Signal #1 #2 #3 Sugar Minott #1 #2 Jah Cure #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Luciano #1 #2 #3 Pot Of Gold, Wray & Nephew, and CVM TV present Ocean Spray Unity Splash Llandilo Cultural Centre, Sav-La-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica W. I. - Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Featuring: Bounty Killer, Movado, Busy Signal, Munga, Jah Cure, Taurus Rley, Junior Reid, Queen Ifrika, Ninja Man, Elephant Man, Sugar Minott, Wayne Marshal, Jimmy Riley, Pressure, Alaine, Christopher Martin, Demarco, Serani, Bugle, Fanton Mojah, I Wayne, Richie Stephens, Copper Cat, A20, Whisky Bajio, Black-er, Wicker + Barkey, Nitty Kutchie, Bling D awg, Harry Todler, Limey Muarry, Andrew & Wada Blood, RDX, Sexy Kerry, Red Rat, Mark Steele, Escapade, Trevor Daily, Justice Merchant, Grandson Iah-C Akil - MCS: Million, Ron Muschette, Big A, Jerry D See Flyer Photo Gallery Soon Come...! #1 #2 #3 #4 Guinness Reggae Campfire 2K7 "Reggae Campfire 2K7 - Reggae Campfire has become one of the most highly anticipated reggae events of the calendar year. Every New Year's Eve Jamaica celebrates in Ewarton, St. Catherine with the best reggae performers taking the stage and showcasing their talents for thousands to enjoy. Reggae Campfire 2K7 promises to be even bigger this year with the event being held at Windalco Sports Complex in Ewarton, St Cahterine. Come injoy this musical extravaganza with your family this year and feel the energy of Reggae Campfire 2K7 Ewarton,St Catherine, Jamaica, W.I. Monday, December 31, 2007 Featuring: Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Sizzla, Anthony B, Sanchez, Morgan Heritage, Marcia Griffiths, John Holt, Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, Turbulence, Chuck Fender, Macka Diamond and Blacker, Hero, and Etana Also Performing: L.U.S.T., Monster Hemp Higher, Ackee & Saltfish, Guidance, Teflon, Professor Nuts, Admiral Bailey, and Nitchie Kutchi Photo Gallery Soon Come...! #1 #2 #3 #4 Guinness Sting 2007 "The Greatest One Night Reggae Show on Earth" Jamworld, St Catherine, Jamaica, W.I. Wednesday, December 26, 2007 Featuring: Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Ninja Man, Movado, Busy Signal, Vybz Kartel, Josie Wales, Freddie McGregor, Buru Banton, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Chuck Fenda, Queen Ifrica, D'Angel, Bar-bee, D.I., Demarco, Shane-O, Bugle, Bennetto and more... See Flyer Photo Gallery Soon Come...! #1 #2 #3 #4 GT Taylor Magnum Christmas Reggae Extravaganza Independence Park, Black River St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, W.I. Tuesday, December 25, 2007 Featuring: Munga, Christopher Martin, Pressure, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Capleton, Mavado, Tarrus Riely, Ninja Man, Jah Cure, Anthony B, Chuck Fender, Queen Ifrica, Ce’cile, Spice, Alaine, Macka Diamond, Barbie, Mr. Vegas, Freddy McGregor, Etana, Jimmy Riley, Richie Spice, Lady G, Admiral Tibet, Hero & The Good Alone Crew, Anthony Cruz, Dada, I-Octane, Lutan Fyah, Mr. Perfect, Wickerman & Barkey, Villa Dutch & Feekez , Dezi, Teflon and many more... MC’s: Ritchie B, Ron Muscehette, GT Taylor, DJ Sunshine, Nuffy, Reggae Rogers and more... Music By: Stone Love, Super X and Aggregation. Backing Band; Ruff Cut See Flyer Photo Gallery Soon Come...! #1 #2 #3 #4 Riding West - Llandilo Cultural Centre, Sav-La-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica, W.I. Saturday, December 8, 2007 Supreme Promotions Presents Riding West featuring Jah Cure, Busy Signal, Nina Man, Jah Mason, Shano, Benetto, Little Hero, Demarco, Spice, Chrisinti, Edge Michael, Iyah Blazze, Whiskey Baggio, Bookie, Cane, Juice - Backing Band: Live WYAA - Guest Selectors: Winterfresh, Mackie, Kwaku, Megawatt See Flyer Photo Gallery Soon Come...! #1 #2 #3 #4 Curefest STARFISH TRELAWNY HOTEL, PIER 1, & THE TRELAWNY MULTI-PURPOSE STADIUM OCTOBER 12-14, 2007 "Danger Promotions, Iyah Cure Promotions and Brass Gate Promotions present 'Curefest', a 3-day event focusing on the work and music of Jah Cure." "'Curefest' celebrates Jah Cure's freedom while he gives thanks for life while spreading love through his music. Curefest is also geared at bringing back consciousness to the reggae / dancehall genre. His mission is to cure the world through music." See the following: Flyer Poster Jah Cure Photo #1 Jah Cure Photo #2 Fact Sheet Press Release Longing For VIP Breakdown Official "Longing For Concert" Website: www.longingforconcert.com www.Myspace.com/longingfor 1-888-JAH CURE Photo Gallery Reflections - All White Birth-Night Party @ Starfish Trelawny Hotel - Hosted by Jah Cure Friday, October 12th Starfish Trelawny Hotel #1 Reflections Set Up #1 Guests @ Reflections #1 Live Wyya #1 #2 Jah Cure & Guests #1 #2 Etana #1 #2 Jah Cure & Mother #1 Prodigal Son #1 #2 #3 Jah Cure Signs Posters #1 Karen Smith #1 #2 MC, DJ, & Guests #1 45 Cure's - Selector Spin-Off: Sound System Selectors vs. Radio DJ's - Hosted by MC Nuffy, Pier 1, Montego Bay Saturday, October 13th - Featuring Danger Zone, Fire Links, Black Chiney, Renaissance, Little Richie, Sky Juice, DJ Sparks, Stone Love, Razz & Biggy, Super Twitch, Digital Chris, Innocent Sound, ZJ Nikki Z, DJ Sunshine, ZJ Liquid, ZJ Johnny Kool, ZJ Chrome, DJ Wayne, GT Taylor, and Arif Cooper 45 Cure's #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Longing For Concert Sunday, October 14th Jah Cure #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 Beenie Man #1 #2 #3 Capleton #1 Cocoa Tea #1 Cutty Corn & Cecile #1 Fanton Mojah #1 Junior Reid #1 Little Hero #1 Lutan Fyah #1 Mackie Conscious #1 Morgan Heritage #1 #2 Ninga Man #1 Queen Ifrica #1 Richie Stephens #1 RED STRIPE REGGAE SUMFEST 2007 - 15th Year Anniversary Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest is schedule for July 15- 21 in Montego Bay, Jamaica Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest Jamaica's Greatest, The World's Best ...! Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest is staged annually in the birthplace of Reggae and Dancehall JAMAICA. Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest is the world’s premier reggae festival with the rock solid reputation of featuring the world’s best from reggae, dancehall, Hip hop and R&B. Every year Reggae Sumfest plays host to the hottest artists in music and 2007 is set to be one for the record books Official Web Site of the Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2007 [See Calendar of Events] Photo Gallery Beach Party - Tropical Beach Sunday, July 15, 2007 Beach Party #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Venue Under Construction Wednesday, July 18, 2007 #1 #2 Venue Pre Explosion Thursday, July 19, 2007 #1 #2 Explosion Thursday, July 19, 2007 Wayne Marshall #1 #2 Macka Diamond #1 Anthony B #1 Baby Cham #1 #2 Lady Saw #1 #2 #3 #4 VYBZ Kartel #1 #2 Ninja Man #1 #2 Elephant Man #1 #2 Mavado #1 #2 Beenie Man #1 Press Conference - LL Cool J - Shaggy @ Richmond Hill Inn Friday, July 20, 2007 #1 #2 #3 #4 Zenith Saturday, July 21, 2007 Rootz Underground #1 Bonafide #1 Mackie Conscious #1 Tessanne Chin #1 #2 Dwayne Stephenson #1 #2 #3 Tarrus Riley #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Tanya Stephens #1 #2 #3 #4 Mary J. Blige #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Richie Spice #1 #2 Beres Hammond #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 Lloyd Parks & We The People Band #1 Leroy Sibbles #1 Tiger #1 Pinchers #1 #2 Mighty Diamonds #1 #2 Half Pint #1 #2 Beenie Man & Barbee #1 #2 #3 Western Consciousness Saturday, April 28, 2007 - Llandilo Cultural Centre, Savanna-La-Mar "Now in it's 18th year, the heart of Western Consciousness is a journey through the evolution of Reggae Music. This concert has consistently presented positive music, with positive people, positive vibrations in a positive environment. This year the organizers have promised yet another uplifiting Jamaican experience which will seek to revisit roots culture, showcasing the past, present and future roots cultural genres by top cultural artistes. Come and experience this one of a kind inspirational reggae Concert." Quoted from the JTB Web Site - Events/Music Festivals @ www.visitjamaica.com Photo Gallery Soon Come! Kenyatta Hill - Son of late Joseph 'Culture' Hill #1 #2 #3 Link to Photos of Joseph 'Culture' Hill's Last Jamaican Concert @ Bourbon Beach in Negril Tarrus Riley #1 Mackie Conscious #1 Little Hero #1 Ljahman Levi #1 #2 Etana #1 #2 Queen Ifrica #1 #2