Reasons why people embrace and lionize our creative efforts.
ROCKERS rock·ur(s): a person(s) who performs, dances to, or enjoys music, especially of a particular type.
MOVEMENT moov·ment: a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Art tells the story of our lives. We are cultural ambassadors of a global conscious movement. Rockers Movement is people focused on producing and presenting creative work. Vanguards of the arts. Derived from the 1978 film ‘Rockers’, this movement started with an obligation to do something for the greater good. Today we present experiences for all to come together to produce a lasting change.
Our goal is to highlight conscious artistry to further positive activism. The ways in which we can be supportive are limitless. By working together we transform our environment and ourselves. The arts has helped us to connect like-minded, cool, and positive people to our movement. Join us, we are Rockers!
What began in 1998 as a single festival has grown into an ecosystem. Rockers Movement remains the founding chapter, the place where the work of institution-building first took shape through reggae, sound system culture, and Caribbean community. That same commitment now carries forward through the AfriKin Foundation, and through Rockers Movement Radio and AfriKin Store, each a different instrument for the same purpose: building lasting cultural infrastructure, not just producing one-off events.
We are considered tastemakers who use the arts and social technology to reestablish the human connection. We are supported by a unique and loyal following we call Rockers. They contribute to our growth through a shared vision in the communities where we live, work and play.
As a brand our mission is dangerous and goes completely against the status quo. For we are more about people than profit. We are more than rainmakers. WE ARE ROCKERS.
The truth is we all need someone or something to believe in. We work to inspire and aspire people to be a part of our tribe. We believe in the power of the people, so winning the hearts and minds is our objective. We incorporate the fun and vitality that the arts bring to the human soul with a serious need for solutions.
Rockers is about moving on, taking chances, embracing the new. We present some of the most musically eclectic and artistic events on the western hemisphere bar none. We felt an identity was needed to reflect the ‘Rockers’ spirit and vision, strong, bold, secure and peaceful.
“The City of Miami takes pleasure in celebrating Rockers Movement events that bring together music and food from around the world. It is fitted and appropriate that local officials pause to hail this festive music event that promotes Reggae’s land & people heritage.”
Tomas RegaladoMayor, City of Miami“Music is the fabric of our society and the City of Miami Gardens takes pride in recognizing those initiatives that celebrate and honor the art of music. We hereby commend Rockers Movement on their significant contributions to the South Florida community.”
Oliver GilbertMayor, City of Miami Gardens, Florida“The Miami Reggae Festival takes it to the top, offering the highest quality of performance, political ambience and service to community available anywhere. Miami proves again that it is the place to be for the internationalizing of Caribbean culture.”
Carole Boyce DaviesWriter & Cornell University Professor of English and Africana Studies“Through the joint work of families living in extreme hardship and youth volunteers, TECHO seeks to overcome poverty. Rockers Movement will amplify our message and continue to scream that Miami is committed to overcoming poverty.”
Nicolas BerardiUS CEO of TECHO“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. When organizations with a common goal come together to serve, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.”
Angel AlomaFood For The Poor, Executive Director