Respect Jamaica 50

Respect Jamaica 50 celebrates 50 years of Jamaican Independence at The O2 and its multiple venues, including indigO2, as London is transformed into a Caribbean oasis with over 50 artists taking to the stage.

The line-up includes Damian Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Jimmy Cliff, Junior Murvin, Shaggy, Tappa Zukie and Mutabaruka.

The two-week extravaganza, from July 25 to August 6, will include a multitude of legendary Jamaican singers, DJs, writers, comedians, actors and poets showcasing the cultural depth and diversity of the nation.

All key Olympic events will be screened at the venues to ensure none of the action is missed, including Jamaica’s hotly anticipated gold medal run.

Line-up

25 July: Lee “Scratch” Perry / Mad Professor / Ras Lawi with Reggae Vibes

26 July: Damian Marley plus guests Stephen Marley / Julian Marley / Wayne Marshall / Christopher Ellis / Black Am I / Jo Mersa

27 July: Damian Marley plus guests Stephen Marley / Julian Marley / Wayne Marshall / Christopher Ellis / Black Am I / Jo Mersa

28 July: Tappa Zukie / U-Roy / Yellowman / Dennis Alcapone & Winston Reedy

29 July: Jamaican Legends Band: Ernest Ranglin, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare
& Tyrone Downie

30 July: Mutabaruka live with the Lloyd Parks Band / The Abyssinians / Jah9 /
Benjamin Zephaniah

31 July: John Holt / Mighty Diamonds / Leroy Heptones Sibbles

1 August: Freddie McGregor / Marcia Griffiths / Maxi Priest / Johnny Osbourne

2 August: Tarrus Riley / Gyptian / Nomadz / Natty

3 August: Toots & The Maytals / Junior Toots / Chantelle Ernandez / followed by Sir Lloyd Coxsone & Fatman Hi Fi until late

4 August: Horace Andy / Johnny Clarke / Michael Prophet with the Dub Asante Band
followed by Jah Shaka Sound System until late

5 August: Morgan Heritage / Shaggy / Raging Fyah

6 August: Jimmy Cliff / Derrick Morgan / Max Romeo / Gaylads / Bob Andy / followed by David ‘Ram Jam’ Rodigan until late

For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.respectjamaica50.co.uk