Montreal RISE Reggae Festival Plans Major International Lineup 2025

Jamaica continues to be a vibrant epicenter of global music, renowned for its reggae, dancehall, and ska heritage, attracting visitors worldwide to festivals like Reggae Sumfest and cultural landmarks such as the Bob Marley Museum. In Ghana, King Lagazee has solidified his legacy as a pivotal figure in reggae and dancehall, winning consecutive awards and promoting the genre through radio and television platforms. Meanwhile, the inaugural Montreal RISE Reggae Festival scheduled for August 2025 will showcase top Caribbean artists alongside local Canadian talent, further expanding reggae's international reach. Additionally, the Reggae On The Way festival in Tacoma, Washington, set for July 2025, offers an all-ages celebration of reggae music, though it does not provide camping options. These events and figures highlight reggae and dancehall's ongoing global influence and cultural significance.