When is sunfest in jamaica 2017

About This Festival. Get Started. Chill out Like most festivals, Sumfest can be exhausting. Official Festival Links. Reviews for Reggae Sumfest Reveler Reviews 7. Chip's Take. Read All Reviews. Reggae Sumfest is considered to be one of the largest reggae music festivals in the world. It attracts millions from all over the world every year and visitors come as far away as the African continent, Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA.

Not only does Reggae Sumfest feature reggae artists but also jazz, hip hop, pop, rhythm and blues. The festival usually takes place every year on the third week of July and is usually started on a Sunday. On Tuesday, they have an all-White Party dress code at Pier 1 on the waterfront.

The two nights of the Main Festival are celebrated with live performances featuring the greatest dance hall and reggae artists around the world. The festival also expanded to include an 'oldies night' featuring stars from past eras of Jamaican music. For many years the festival was emcee's by Tommy Cowan. In the Reggae Sunsplash festival also expanded into international events with a one-day festival staged at The Crystal Palace in London, England.

The festival was re-established by the Johnson family in , but it was not successful. The international touring festival, however, has continued. In August it was announced that Burke would be awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in recognition of his contribution to the development of Jamaican music. A DownSound Entertainment Production. Copyright DownSound Entertainment Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Visit downsoundshop. Sanchez Live at Reggae Sumfest