Are you ready to savor the rhythm? The dates for the biggest two-day music festival in Belize are fast approaching, and with the full artist lineup now out, the excitement is palpable. Come July 29th and 30th, all eyes will be on Belize City for the second-ever Belize International Music and Food Festival. Here’s the complete lineup of artists set to take the stage at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex later this month.
Day 1: Dancehall Heavy Hitters and Reggae Icons
Photo by Morgan Heritage on Instagram (@morganheritage)
International Artists
Morgan Heritage | Spice | Rotimi | Byron Messia
Opening night of the festival will combine nostalgia-inducing favorites with hot and rising stars for a dynamic evening to suit all tastes. Grammy-winning reggae legend Morgan Heritage will be returning to the Belizean stage for the first time in over a decade. Be prepared to rock and sway to timeless tunes like “She’s Still Loving Me” as well as newly released favorites like “Who Deh Like You”.
Dancehall heavy hitter Spice is also headlining. The Jamaican dancehall queen is beloved by Belizeans and has been shining on the airwaves for over fourteen years. Meanwhile, some might recognize Nigerian-American singer Rotimi from his role in the show Power. His smooth Dancehall/Afrobeat sounds, however, have garnered lots of love in recent years. Rounding out the BIMFF international artist lineup for Day One is up-and-coming Kittitian dancehall star, Byron Messia.
Belizean Artists
Bad Gyal Sharon | Cassanova | Stig Da Artist | Brithney Starr | Papa John | Kylon Eiley | Ty Musiik | Dre Musiq | Esko | Ivan D Great | Supa Furia Band | Tyree | Yas Thalia | Raven | J Cas | Alexander Evans | Cindy the Violinist
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- Yas Thalia. Photo by Ernie Alpuche.
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- Stig Da Artist. Photo by @stigdaartist on Instagram.
And while the Belize International Music and Food Festival surely has a star-studded lineup of international artists, there will also be no shortage of talented Belizean singers and performers taking the stage. That includes rapper Stig Da Artist, who recently signed with Universal Music Group. Belizean sweetheart Yas Thalia (pronounced ta-lee-ya) is also set to perform. Her Caribbean-inspired songs like “Tropix” are sure to have festivalgoers itching to book that summer island vacation.
Day 2: An Eclectic Blend of Soca, Dancehall, Punta, and More
Soca icon Skinny Fabulous will be making an appearance at the BIMFF 2.0
International Artists
Busy Signal | Lyrikal | Erphaan Alves | Jadel | Skinny Fabulous | Adam O
On Sunday, July 30th, soca and punta music will take the spotlight, with international soca legends Lyrikal and Skinny Fabulous on the lineup. Headlining is none other than Jamaican dancehall reggae artist Busy Signal, known for unforgettable tunes like “Night Shift” and “One More Night”. They’ll be joined by USVI native Adam O as well as Trinidadian soca artist Erphaan Alves.
Belizean Artists
Sweet Pain 3.0 | Chico Ramos | Cindy the Violinist | TR Shine | The Garifuna Collective | TLC Band | Alexander Evans | Flako Leslie | Hubie | Harrison “Dawgie” King | Supa Furia Band | Wilson G | Masta G | Trisha Stokes | King Anz | Punta Rebels | The Gilharry 7 Band | Cocono Bwai
On the Belizean front, news that world-renowned Garifuna music group The Garifuna Collective will be performing has been creating some buzz. They’re joined by popular punta music group Sweet Pain 3.0 as well as beloved Dangriga artist Chico Ramos. Also adding to the eclectic Day two lineup are Cindy Burgos, Belize’s “violin gyal”, and Alexander Evans on the steel pans.
Joining local and International artists are a slew of Belizean DJs. That includes San Pedro favorite DJ Debbie and local rave wizard NightQuest. And of course, the BIMFF also promises plenty of culinary delights, too. Purchase tickets for the Belize International Music and Food Festival at outlets countrywide or via Eventbrite online.
All photos courtesy of the BTB and the Belize International Music and Food Festival.
