The lineup on Friday and Saturday includes amazing Jamaican performers such as Tarrus Riley, Koffee, Gyptian, Freddie McGregor, Maxi Priest, TeeJay, Shenseea, Ding Dong, Sizzla, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Agent Sasco, Ishawna, Chronic Law, and Daddy1, plus special guest stars. Maxi Priest expressed the sentiments of many in the global and Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall community when he shared his excitement and pride at being a part of this important virtual, cultural outreach when he announced, “I am excited and happy to be a part of this virtual Sumfest experience“.

As always with Reggae Sumfest festivals and streams, the highest levels of production, staging, and streaming will be employed. In addition, the highest levels of COVID-19 safety protocols are observed and utilized for this production, ensuring the safest environment possible for artistes and production personnel. Bogdanovich, executive producer of the virtual extravaganza, stated that, “the planning for this event has been rigorous and meticulous with the team working tirelessly for the past month to ensure professionalism in every aspect of the show. Expect the best because Sumfest does not do less”.

The support of our loyal sponsors have helped to make this production possible, and we want to extend our thanks to The Jamaica Tourist Board, Mastercard, Flow, Grace Foods, H&L True Value, Phase 3 Productions, Martin Lewis Events, Main Events, Pepsi, Wray & Nephew White Rum, Magnum, National Commercial Bank, The Gleaner & Star, Barcode, Pure Country, and new partners Catherine’s Peak, Younis Investments, and Zoukie Trucking. Bogdanovich and the entire Downsound Team have high praises for the sponsors who in short order rallied to the call, recognising the importance of keeping Jamaica ‘The Heartbeat of the World’, reggae and Jamaican music in the forefront of international culture and entertainment.