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Dream Weekend Bids Farewell to Negril: Embarks on a New Chapter in Montego Bay
Dream Weekend has officially announced its relocation to Montego Bay, citing key reasons such as accessibility, the availability of hotels and rooms, and the potential to boost the local economy. The debut in the new location will take place from July 30 to August 3

Kaboom Editors
Aug 154 min read
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Food, Rum & Reggae Festival Returns This November for Second Staging
The South Coast comes alive as Treasure Beach hosts the second annual Food, Rum & Reggae Festival, with the Jamaica Tourist Board joining as official partner to elevate the experience and celebrate the richness of St. Elizabeth.

Kaboom Editors
Aug 102 min read
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Skillibeng to Headline London City Splash’s Indoor Edition
The Jamaican hitmaker Skillibeng leads a star-studded lineup featuring veteran Sister Nancy and Armanii, with the event set for October 25 at London’s Drumsheds and expected to draw 15,000 attendees

Kaboom Editors
Aug 92 min read
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Damian & Stephen Marley and Diana Ross to Close Stern Grove’s Iconic 88th Season
Reggae royalty Jr. Gong and Stephen Marley, alongside tour guest J Boog, are set to bring their infectious groove to Big Picnic Weekend on Saturday, August 16, while musical legend Diana Ross will close out the festivities with a grand finale performance on Sunday, August 17

Kaboom Editors
Aug 52 min read
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Popcaan’s Unruly Fest Heads to Canada for the First Time
The Unruly Boss expands his global footprint, bringing his curated festival to Canada this year after a successful debut in London last year

Kaboom Editors
Jul 302 min read
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Vybz Kartel to Headline Reggae Fest Massive Weekend at Barclays Center on August 29
Vybz Kartel returns to the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the third time this year, following two back-to-back historic sold-out events in April. The event is part of Reggae Fest Massive Weekend—two nights of Caribbean celebration taking place August 29–30
Akeeile Harris
Jul 292 min read
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Buju Banton Returns to New Jersey After 15 Years with Hard Rock Live Show This September
The Grammy-winning reggae icon returns to New Jersey after over 15 years for a major concert at Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City, with special guests including Jesse Royal. Following 6 sold-out arena shows, this marks another landmark moment for Banton

Kaboom Editors
Jul 251 min read
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Magnum Tonic Wine Delivers Its Winners the Ultimate Dancehall Experience
The 6 lucky winners received the full VIP treatment as Magnum Tonic Wine delivered the Ultimate Dancehall Experience, from the grandeur of Reggae Sumfest to the authentic street party vibes of Boom Sundays

Kaboom Editors
Jul 242 min read
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Grammy Certificate Ceremony Returns for Historic 40-Year Reggae Milestone
Grammy certificate ceremony 2025 set for September 13 at Audi showroom in Kingston, honouring many of reggae and dancehall’s contributors on the 40th anniversary of the inaugural Grammy award for best reggae album

Kaboom Editors
Jul 223 min read
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Bounty Killer to Return to Toronto After 20 Years, Headlining Oasis Festival
Dancehall legend Bounty Killer is set to make a historic return to Toronto on August 23, headlining the Oasis Music Festival alongside longtime collaborator Cham, fellow dancehall heavyweight Dexta Daps, and soca powerhouse Mr. Killa

Kaboom Editors
Jul 222 min read
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