Jamaica Festival Song Competition Extends Deadline – $3 Million Up for Grabs

Kingston, Jamaica: The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has extended the submission deadline for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition to Monday, March 31, 2025.

APRIL 15, 2025 DEADLINE FOR GOSPEL STAR COMPETITON

Submit entries at jcdc.awardsplatform.com

FESTIVAL SONG DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2025

Deadline extended to March 31, 2025. 

Submit entries via jcdc.awardsplatform.com

Culture Minister mourns the passing of former JCDC Board Commissioner Patricia “Pat” Reid

Kingston, Jamaica: The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange, is expressing profound sorrow at the passing of former Board Commissioner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Patricia "Pat" Reid.

REGGAE GOLD AWARDS: THURS FEB 28, 2028 @ NATIONAL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE
UP NEXT: TUESDAY SERVICE with DUBSQUAD LIVE on Feb. 25, 2025 @ Ranny Williams Entertainment Center

As part of Reggae Month 2025 celebrations, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), will host DubSquad Live Tuesday Service 1st Anniversary on Tuesday February 25, 2025 at The Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, starting at

Third World, Tanya Stephens for Reggae Month in Negril this weekend

Kingston, Jamaica: Negril comes alive this weekend as events in observance of Wray & Nephew Reggae Month 2025 take centrestage in that resort town.

Julian Marley ready for Emancipation Park and ‘Bob at 80’ celebrations

Kingston, Jamaica: Grammy Award-winning Reggae artiste Julian Marley is in preparation mode.

Target set. Target met – 10,000 entries, 30,000 performers for this year’s JCDC Festival of the Performing Arts

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is registering success with the number of entries received for this year’s National Festival of the Performing Arts.

Minister Grange takes Reggae Month 2025 to Parliament

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, The Honourable Olivia Grange, OJ, CD, MP, will outline the plans and events for Reggae Month 2025, during a presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 28.