To the long list of reggae events that have been canceled worldwide due to the Covid-19 pandemic, version is added 2020 by Reggae Sumfest, event considered the most important Reggae festival in Jamaica and that was scheduled for mid-July.
Joe Bogdanovich, DownSound Entertainment President and CEO, the promoters of this annual festival, confirmed its cancellation.
“In consultation with the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministries of Health, Tourism and Entertainment, we must sadly confirm the reprogramming of Reggae Sumfest 2020 of the 18 al 24 July 2021”, Bogdanovich said in a press release.
“While we hope that COVID-19 will be contained through the continued cooperation of the public, we take the safety and health of our guests very seriously, staff and community. We urge everyone to follow the measures and protocols established by the Ministry of Health and its local public health officials. “, He said.
Bogdanovich reported that clients have 30 days (until the 27 May 2020) to request a refund for purchased online tickets . They can request it through the Eventbrite page of the event where they were purchased. On the contrary, tickets will be valid for redemption at Reggae Sumfest 2021, He said.
The statement added that Reggae Sumfest will continue its food distribution program to help farmers and those in need in society., and noted that other Reggae Sumfest initiatives 2020 they will be launched soon and will be informed by the festival website and by all their social networks.
“Reggae Sumfest will continue to focus on its mission, celebrate Jamaican music and culture through all available channels”, dijo Bogdanovich.
Source: Press release