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						Reggae Sumfest to Implement Stronger Safety Measures After Stampede on Festival Night One					
				
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July 22, 2025

Reggae Sumfest 2025 kicked off with electrifying performances and the crowning of Vybz Kartel as King of Dancehall—only for Night One to be overshadowed by a crowd stampede triggered when fans breached a VIP barrier. Multiple injuries followed, prompting organisers and Montego Bay security teams to activate emergency protocols and commit to enhanced safety measures. Plans include bolstered fencing, increased crowd control staff, improved vehicle/traffic logistics, and comprehensive security collaboration. While the festival’s atmosphere remained charged and theatrical, the incident served as a sobering reminder that safety must match spectacle—a lesson organisers are addressing fully before Night Two.

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Veteran dancehall legend Major Mackerel—born Garfield Dixon—has endured more than most. Famed in the 1980s for high-pitched yelps and hallmark hits like “Pretty Looks Done”, “Cow Cod”, and “Don Man”, he has faced violence, health crises, and loss, yet his voice remains unbroken. After surviving an assault with a samurai sword nearly a decade ago and undergoing the amputation of part of his leg following a health battle, he was hospitalized again, this time grappling with two strokes in back to back. Now, as community benefit events mobilize to help, his resilience and musical spirit continue to inspire, broadcasting a message of survival across generations. @majormackerel #majormackerel

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