On August 6th 2012 Jamaica celebrates its Jubilee 50th year of Independence. Across London & the United Kingdom there will be Jamaica 50 celebrations. We have compiled a list of Jamaica Independence celebrations in London & the United Kingdom. You are invited to join the fun and festivities in London & the United Kingdom. Here are the Jamaica’s 50th Independence events in London & the United Kingdom. If we missed your event please email us a [email protected]
Jamaica 50 Exhibition
Saturday, 26th May 2012 – Sunday, 30th September 2012
Birmaingham Museum and Art Gallery presents Jamaica 50, celebrating fifty years of Jamaican Independence through the country’s history, it’s national heroes and symbols.
Website: www.bmag.org.uk
Location:Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Community Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
Photo Exhibition – The Jamaican Experience.
July – August 2012
Photo Exhibition – The Jamaican Experience. A look into our Journey over the last 50 years .
Event Date: July 18th to August 15th – 12 noon – 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Event Location: Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre
Contact Person: Samantha Bristol
Phone: 0207 708 6611
Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Location:Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London Borough of Southwark, London SE1, UK
Jamaica 50 National Church Service
Saturday, 21st July 2012
11:00am – 1:00pm
Contact Person for the event:
Lincoln Downer Minister-Counsellor Jamaican High Commission
Email: [email protected]
0207 808 8008
Location: Methodist Central Hall, Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9NH
Independence Charity Ball & Young Achievers Awards
Saturday, 21st July 2012
7:00pm
Contact Persons:
Councillor Sharon Hamilton, Jamaica Society Leeds
Email: [email protected]
Location:Yorkshire County Cricket Club, St. Michael Land, Headingley, Leeds6 3BU
Simmer Down Festival at the Drum
Sunday, 22nd July 2012
Birmingham’s biggest free reggae festival celebrates Jamaican independence by paying tribute to Reggae history
Featuring ASWAD, Stereo Nation and many more including Live music, workshops, arts activities, food & craft stalls and much more.
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Direct Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Direct Line: 0121 333 2421
Box Office: 0121 333 2400 / 2444
Fax: 0121 333 2440
Website: www.the-drum.org.uk <http://www.the-drum.org.uk/>
Location:Handsworth Park, Birmingham
Jamaica 50 Cultural Extravaganza
Wednesday, 25th July 2012
Contact Persons:Ms. Beverley Lindsay, Association of Jamaican Nationals
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0121 333 2425
Location: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Festival Jamaica 2012
Friday, 27th July 2012 – Sunday, 12th August 2012
Contact Person: Robert Robinson
Email [email protected]
Website: www.festivaljamaica2012.com
Tel: 07950 576751
Location:Maryland School, Gurney Road, Stratford, E15 1SL Left of the Olympic Village is Chobham Rd, to end of road on other side is Gurney Road.
Jamaica Diaspora Day of Prayer and Fasting, Birmingham
Wednesday, 1st August 2012
Contact Person: David King; [email protected]
Tel: 0121 200 2283
Location: New Testament Church of God (Handsworth) 240-244 Lozells Road, Birmingham B19 1NP
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Contact Person:Ms. Carmelita Duncan; [email protected]
Location:Sheffield
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Contact Person:
Ms. Patsy Hunter, Nottingham Jamaica Friendship Society
Email: [email protected]
Location:
St. Peters Church, Nottingham
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Contact:Councillor Sharon Hamilton, Jamaica Society Leeds
Email: [email protected]
Location:St. Aidan’s Church, Roundhay Road, Leeds 8
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
Contact Person:
Ms. Pauline Reynolds; [email protected]
Location:Gloucester
Jamaica 50 Independence Church Service
Sunday, 5th August 2012
10:30am
Location:
All Saints Parish Church, Hampton Road, Forest Gate, London E7 4RD
Flag Raising ceremonies
Monday, 6th August 2012
Contact local Councils for information
Location: Across the UK
Reggae Greats Ja 50 concert series
Jamaica 50 @ London’s Indigo O2 Arena 26th July – 6th August
JAMAICA TAKES OVER THE O2 TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE!
Over 50 acts including Damian Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Jimmy Cliff and Junior Murvin To Perform!
This summer, to celebrate the 50thAnniversary of Jamaican Independence, The O2 and its multiple venues including indigO2, will be transformed into a Caribbean oasis as over 50 artists take to the stage as part of Respect Jamaica 50.
The two week extravaganza, from July 25th to August 6th will include a multitude of legendary Jamaican singers, DJs, writers, comedians, actors and poets from Damian Marley and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry to Shaggy and Jimmy Cliff showcasing the cultural depth and diversity of this esteemed nation.
25thJuly:
Lee Scratch Perry / Junior Murvin / Mad Professor / Ras Lawi with Reggae Vibes.
26thJuly:
Damian Marley / Stephen Marley / Julian Marley / Wayne Marshall /
Christopher Ellis / Black Am I / Jo Mersa
28th July:
Yellow Man / U Roy / Tappa Zukie / Denis Alacapone & Winston Reedy/
30th July:
Mutabaruka Live with the Lloyd Parks Band / The Abyssinians / Jah9 / Benjamin Zephaniah
1st August:
Freddie McGregor / Marcia Griffiths / Maxi Priest / Johnny Osbourne
2nd August:
Tarrus Riley / Gyptian / Nomadz / Natty
3rd August:
Toots & The Maytals / Junior Toots / Chantelle Ernandez / Followed by Sir Lloyd Coxsone & Fatman Hi Fi until late
Jamaica Independence Fundraising (Mount Pleasant)
Saturday, 11th August 2012
12:00pm
Contact:Ms. Carol Shonibare; [email protected]
Tel: 0775 3441 4113
Location:
Phoenix Centre, Mount Pleasant Mail Centre, London EC1A 1BB
I Love Jamaica Day
Sunday, 12th August 2012
Event name: I Love Jamaica Day
Event Date: Sunday August 12th – 12 noon
Event Location: – Greenwich Peninsula – ( 5mins walk from the O2)
Contact Person: Samantha Bristol
Phone: 0207 708 6611
Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Location:Greenwich Peninsula
Jamaican 50th Anniversary Service (Leicester)
Sunday, 12th August 2012
4:00pm
Contact:Mr. Earle Robinson, Leicester Society of Jamaicans
[email protected]
0116 253 094; 0771 858 5600
Location:New Testament Church, Melbourne Road, Leicester
Jamaica 50 UK Birthday Party and Gala Dinner
Monday, 13th August 2012
Location:
Museum of London 150 London Wall London EC2Y 5HN
Jamaica Birds in British Bird Fair
Thursday, 16th August 2012 – Sunday, 19th August 2012
Contact:Mr. Earle Robinson, Leicester Society of Jamaicans
[email protected]
0116 253 094; 0771 858 5600
Location:Rutland Water
Jamaica 50 Independence Gala & UK Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 16th August 2012
7:00pm
Contact persons for Awards:
Mrs. Joan Thomas Edwards, Deputy High Commissioner
Jamaican High Commission
Email: [email protected] Tel: 0207 808 8003
Mrs. Celia Grandison-Markey
Email:[email protected]; [email protected]
For enquiries on the Gala kindly contact:
Website: www.jamaica50gala.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 3195 3829
Location:Arsenal Emirates Stadium, Highbury House 75 Drayton Park, London N5 1BU
Association of Jamaican Nationals Jamaica 50 Anniversary Church Service
Sunday, 19th August 2012
Contact:Ms. Beverley Lindsay, Association of Jamaican Nationals
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0121 333 2425
Location:Handsworth News Testament Church of God, 240-244 Lozells Road, Birmingham B19 1NP
Independence Fundraising Lunch
September 2012
Contact:Cllr. Sharon Hamilton; [email protected]
Location:Leeds
