A celebration of Jamaica's independence with a call for healing the community through the vibrations of sound system culture.
Rockers Movement Annual Miami Reggae Festival, a celebration of Jamaica’s independence with a call for healing the community through the vibrations of sound system culture. In recent years, Rockers Movement has gone back to basics with a shift toward Jamaica’s sound system culture in solidarity, building on the foundation of the positive vibrations of reggae and symbolizing the self-determination of our communities to survive.
The Festival celebrates the culture of the people that live and visit the South Florida landscape. The music spans every style associated with the state and city: Latin, blues, R&B, jazz, Afro-Caribbean, punk, rock and everything in between, and, of course, lots of reggae, ska, roots, rocksteady, dancehall and mento.
A portion of proceeds from ticket sales is donated to TECHO, a youth-led non-profit organization at work in nineteen countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, and attendees are asked to contribute non-perishable food items as part of the cost of admission.
“It is fitted and appropriate that local officials pause to hail this festive arts event that promotes Reggae's 'land & people' heritage.”
The City of MiamiProclamation“I hereby commend Rockers Movement on their significant contributions to the South Florida community and urge all residents to partake in their events.”
Oliver GilbertMayor, City of Miami Gardens“Rockers Movement expresses our hopes and dreams of a world in which what we have in common is far greater than that which divides us.”
Babacar MBowCultural Critic, Director of Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami“Food For The Poor would like to thank Rockers Movement and their supporters for channeling their passion for music to raise awareness about the critical needs of the poor.”
Angel AlomaFood For The Poor, Executive Director