Across the weekend, fans experienced dynamic live performances across two stages alongside immersive cultural moments, reinforcing Lost In Time’s reputation as one of the Caribbean’s most thoughtfully curated music gatherings. What unfolded was a carefully constructed environment where Jamaica’s contemporary reggae movement met art, cuisine, fashion, and community under open skies.
Night One, headlined by Protoje, unfolded like a panoramic view of the island’s musical landscape. He brought out a multitude of surprise guests including Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Koffee, Lila Iké, Romain Virgo, Alaine, Mortimer and more. Earlier in the evening, marquee performance sets from the soulful reggae star Lila Iké, the fearless storyteller Tanya Stephens, the silky-toned crooner Mortimer, the powerhouse vocalist Tessanne Chin, the neo-soul reggae singer Yeza, the conscious roots revivalist Iotosh, and the smooth reggae-fusion upcomer Joby Jay delivered a steady rhythm of soulful lyricism and live-band excellence, setting the tone for a weekend rooted in musicianship and message.
Night Two saw Chronixx deliver a powerful headline set, marking his first concert performance in Jamaica since 2019 and his first time performing songs from his latest album Exile since its prophetic release. Backed by his band and welcomed by a roaring Kingston crowd, he brought the two-day celebration to a spiritually-charged close. Prior to that, there were commanding performances from roots revivalist Jesse Royal, the stirring poet and singer Jah9, genre-blending vocalist Naomi Cowan, lyrically sharp reggae-fusion artist Royal Blu, melodic dancehall crooner D’Yani, and conscious reggae singer Dahvid Slur.
Founded by LeAnn Ollivierre and Oje “Protoje” Ollivierre, the festival draws inspiration from Protoje’s years of international touring and performances at major festivals worldwide, bringing that global festival sensibility back home to Kingston. Beyond the music, Lost In Time carried a deeper purpose this year. A portion of proceeds from the festival will support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts through the Lost In Time Foundation in partnership with American Friends of Jamaica. For the festival’s founders, both natives of St. Elizabeth, one of the parishes most heavily impacted by the storm, the initiative represents a deeply personal commitment to rebuilding communities through culture and collective action.
With its growing attendance, precise programming, and a lineup that bridges reggae’s pioneers and rising voices, Lost In Time Festival continues to position Kingston as a global creative capital, one where reggae’s evolution is not only heard, but experienced.
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