Posted on 25th Feb 2014 @ 10:22 AM

Reggae Sumfest was first held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in 1993, replacing Reggae Sunsplash. Reggae Sumfest is regarded as the world's greatest reggae music festival. Sumfest attracts millions from around the world each year and visitors come as far away as the African continent, Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA. Reggae Sumfest not only features reggae artists, but also jazz, hip hop, pop and rhythm and blues as well. The festival is usually held the 3rd week of July each year and is customarily kicked off on Sunday with a beach party at the Aquasol Theme Park located on the Walter Fletcher Beach Complex. There is an all-white party held on Tuesday followed by Dancehall Night on Thursday then International Nights on Friday and Saturday at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex. This year, Reggae Sumfest will be held from July 13 - 19 and includes performers such as, Tessanne Chin (Season 5 winner of The Voice), Wiz Khalifa, R.Kelly and Trey Songz. For more info on Sumfest 2014, go to the official Sumfest website at: http://www.reggaesumfest.com/2013/index.php/en/

Reggae Sumfest attracts persons of varying age groups and the festival stage over the years has been graced by many very well known and respected reggae artists, including: Beenie Man, Barrington Levy, Dennis Brown, Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Queen Ifrica, Lady Saw, Damian Marley, Ziggy Marley, Bunny Wailer and many many more. In addition, Sumfest has hosted very many well-known and talented international music artists, such as Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Ne-Yo, Ashanti, Rhianna, Ciara, Alicia Keys and more.

Travel Around Jamaica Tours is your best way of getting to Reggae Sumfest this year. Book your transportation early to this year's events by calling us at 876-287-2180 (in Jamaica) or 860-499-0256 (in the U.S.), or by booking online on the Travel Around Jamaica Tours website.