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INTERNATIONAL NEWS ( Ajang Media JA )
REGGAE SUMFEST 2018 Reggae Sumfest will be held on July 15-22 , 2018 in Montego Bay , Jamaica . Some of the confirmed artistes are Damian ‘ Jr . Gong ’ Marley , Beres Hammond , Popcaan , Maxi Priest , Spice , Sizzla , Capleton , Aidonia , Cham , Ding Dong , I-Octane , and more . All Week tickets will include admission to The Color Fest Beach Party , The All White Party , The Blitz Party , and The Irish & Chin 20th Anniversary World Clash Celebration .
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FUN IN THE SON This is the premiere Faith-based Festival in the Caribbean which will transform the National Heroes Park into a hotbed of Christian entertainment and ministry ! Through the years ‘ Fun in the Son ’ has hosted internationally renowned artists such as Alvin Slaughter , Toby Mac , Out of Eden , Trin-I-Tee 5:7 , Mary Mary , Nicole C . Mullen , Hezekiah Walker , Martha Munnizzi , Natalie Wilson , Audio Adrenaline , Kirk Franklyn and Israel Haughton . With speakers including , Dr . Myles Munroe , Rev . Jackie McCullough , Dr . Ron Kenoly , Bishop Henry Fernandez , Pastor Sara Conner |
and Pastor Chris Hill . Now in its 15th year , ‘ Fun in the Son ’ brings together over eighty thousand Jamaicans and visitors from all over the world to a praise and worship fiesta that also includes ministry to those in need . The event will takes place at the National Heroes Park on Saturday July 14 , 2018 at 9:00am- 8:00pm . Artistes already confirmed include Donnie McClurkin , Papa San , Carlene Davis and Kevin Downswell .
JAMAICA FESTIVAL QUEEN CORONATIONS August 1 , 2018 , 6:00pm-10pm , Ranny Williams Entertainment Center . The pageant is one of the highlights of the Independence celebrations by the JCDC . The contestants ’ desire to assist in the development of their communities plays an important role in the selection of the queen who is chosen not only to be a cultural ambassador for her nation but also an outstanding role model for other young women across the island . As such , although the queen ’ s physical appearance will play a role in her selection the emphasis will be on her awareness of cultural and current affairs , community involvement , and personality or talent .
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INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY July 1st is recognized as International Reggae Day . This will be 24 hours of celebration for reggae culture and its influence on Jamaican music . This event is to have a global media reach and is hosted in Kingston . The objective is to celebrate the best of |
Jamaican creativity and its worldwide impact using the power of music , media and communication technology to unite nations . |
BLACK UHURU Black Uhuru is geared for their second leg of tour of the US which is slated to begin on August 18 , 2018 through to October , 2018 . Onesty the Belgian Queen will also be on tour with Black Uhuru . |
AJANG MUSIC PRODUCTION New releases coming soon on Ajang Music Production label are Onesty ’ s album entitled “ My World ”; two singles entitled “ My Life ” by Ajang Crew ft . Bugle and UK based artiste Havva and “ Jah Guide ” Militant mix by Ajang ft . Maximum Force and Black Uhuru . Norrisman is also slated to release a brand new album entitled “ Time ” which will be available in August 2018 . |
DREAM WEEKEND Dream Weekend is another signature event . It is an annual week-long getaway headlined by Jamaica ’ s most popular events and fused with a high energy vibe like none other . This will be the 9th staging of this international music festival which takes over Negril at the height of the summer . Event series staged during the Independence holidays . An average of 10 events takes place during this period and these are held on the white sand beaches of Negril from Thursday August 2 , 2018 at 8:00pm to Monday August 6 , 2018 at 12:00am .
JAMAICA FESTIVAL This period showcases many exciting events which showcase the talents of Jamaicans . The float parade and grand gala brought back in 2008 forms the zenith of the celebrations and have helped to strategically revitalize and engender the nostalgic Independence celebrations . The celebration will take place on Tuesday , July 31 , 2018 at 5:00 PM to Monday , August 6 , 2018 at 9:00 PM . Other activities are Mello - Go Roun ’, Emancipation Vigils , World Reggae Dance Finals , National Thanksgiving Church Service , August Fair and Independence Street Dance .
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