Reggae Sumfest is set for July 20-23, 2022 in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Reggae Sumfest is one of the largest and most anticipated Reggae festival in the world. The event will be held in Montego Bay between July 20 and 23 2022, the year Jamaica celebrates its 60th anniversary.
One of the key player behind Reggae Sumfest 2022 is Downsounds Records CEO, Joe Bogdanovich who is also chairman of Summerfest Productions.
Bogdanovich promises a show that will rival previous live Sumfest shows and said that all the acts contacted so far are excited to give a spectacular performance on the greatest Reggae show on earth.
About Reggae Sumfest
Reggae Sumfest started in 1993 and is kept in Montego Bay each year. This year is no different as the event will once again be kept at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex located in Jamaica’s second city, Montego Bay.
The event has offered its platform to quite a few upcomig acts and featured the elites in the Reggae and dancehall space such as Beres Hammond, Damian “Junior Gong” Marley, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, Maxi Priest, Bunny Wailer, The Mighty Diamonds, Toots & the Maytals, Barrington Levy, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Spice, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Elephant Man, and Lady Saw.
The event has also featured top tier international artists such as Rihanna, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, and Usher.
Reggae Sumfest In For Spectacular Sizzla Performance This Year
SIZZLA KLOJI is promising conscious dancehall music to his set at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay on July 20-23, at Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre.
“Yes. Reggae Sumfest is something I look forward to. It’s a great show on that island. “I’m bringing the whole culture vibes from roots-reggae as well as Nyahbinghi to the fans,” he said to the Jamaica Observer.
Josef Bogdanovich (Reggae Sumfest’s Executive producer) recently confirmed that Rastafari’s singer would be in this year’s line-up. However, he couldn’t confirm whether or not Rastafari’s 35-piece Orchestra would be joining him.
“Please expect a scintillating show,” stated the singer who has been on several occasions.
Sizzla performed in concert with the 35-piece Reggae Orchestra on Reggae Month’s penultimate occasion, Rise to the Occasion. The event was held at the Gardens at the Pegasus in Kingston.
He took a moment to reflect on the concert.
He stated, “It wasn’t the same in a way where I was getting more fillings, of beautifully arranged sound to accompany me during my time on set.”
It meant so many things to me musically; I feel most honored and thrilled. It was my duty and great pleasure being a part of such a grand event as I’m so passionate about singing for the people whilst delivering the message of black consciousness and self-representation,” he continued.
Sizzla, the Reggae Orchestra at Concert, was created by Olivia “Babsy”, minister for culture, gender and entertainment.
The Rastafari artiste, who was wearing a grey suit and a black Turban, was accompanied by his backup singers and musicians who were also in black.
It was hit after hit. He belted out the lyrics of some of his most famous songs including Praise Ye Jah. Rise To The Occasion.
Sizzla, whose real name is Miguel Collins said that rehearsals weren’t as complicated as you might think for a large orchestra.
“These musicians are truly professional. It took just five days,” he stated.
The entertainer gave some tips for singers in training.
He advised that one should be of good faith and not stop writing, recording, performing and reading.
