Benicàssim, Spain – August 16–23, 2025
Rototom Sunsplash locked in its full line-up for its thirtieth anniversary version, set to take over Benicàssim this summer season with near 200 performances throughout seven levels. Beneath the theme “Celebrating Life”, the 2025 version brings collectively a worldwide mixture of reggae sounds and cultures from Jamaica to China, the US to Argentina, and past.
On the core of the ultimate line-up reveal are three highly effective voices from Jamaica: Koffee, the Grammy-winning new-generation star; dancehall queen Spice together with her unapologetic vitality; and the legendary Marcia Griffiths, representing a real reggae legacy. Collectively, they span three generations of Jamaican music on one stage.
Rototom 2025 continues to interrupt sonic borders, mixing practically 20 types—reggae, dub, dancehall, ska, hip-hop, jungle, afrobeats, amapiano, cumbia, even reggae-metal—into one vibrant, aware celebration. Anticipate all the pieces from the deep dub vitality of O.B.F. and Mad Professor, to the lyrical fireplace of Saïan Supa Celebration and David Rodigan, to contemporary reside acts like Tribal Seeds, Abakush, and Kumbia Boruka.
This version additionally honors what would’ve been Bob Marley’s eightieth birthday, with a tribute led by his sons Julian Marley and Ky-Mani Marley, joined by Alborosie, The Wailers, and Marcia Griffiths. The biopic Bob Marley: One Love may even be screened in partnership with Reggae College.
Classics like Ken Boothe (with Lloyd Parks & We the Individuals Band), Aswad, and Metal Pulse stand alongside new roots artists like Mortimer, displaying the pageant’s vast attain. From Spain, Morodo & Okumé Lions be a part of forces with viral mission Pure Negga Reggae Cyphera, that includes Fyahbwoy, Inexperienced Valley, and extra in rapid-fire stage relays.
Rototom has at all times been greater than a pageant—it’s a worldwide gathering. From households to first-timers, it’s a full-on cultural expertise with music at its coronary heart.
Additionally becoming a member of the journey are 4 rising crews from the Rumbo a Rototom contest: Kulto Kultibo, Baboon Prophecy, Pleasure Martínez, and Contemporary Warapa, bringing new vitality to the Lion Stage.
With large names like Shaggy, Burning Spear, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Tarrus Riley, Misty in Roots, Morgan Heritage, and Third World already confirmed, this thirtieth version is ready to be a robust celebration of reggae music and the life it uplifts.
