{"id":148430,"date":"2026-03-31T21:52:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148430"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:52:04","slug":"one-earth-reggae-festival-to-return-for-a-5th-year-at-the-artsquest-campus-at-steelstacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148430","title":{"rendered":"One Earth Reggae Festival to Return for a 5th Year at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the nation\u2019s largest reggae festivals brings uplifting rhythms of reggae!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, March 31, 2026 –\u00a0\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0thrilled\u00a0to announce that the\u00a0One Earth Reggae Festival,<\/a>\u00a0presented\u00a0in partnership with\u00a0Movement Moves\u00a0Media,\u00a0returns for\u00a0a\u00a05th year on\u00a0Saturday, July 11, 2026.<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0event starts at 12 p.m. and\u00a0has performances across three different stages (Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks\u00a0presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health,\u00a0the Highmark Blue\u00a0Shield Community Stage on the\u00a0Air Products Town Square and Williams Brew Stage) until 1:30 a.m.\u00a0Guests\u00a0can enjoy performances by globally recognized headliners alongside standout regional and local artists, plus vibrant food vendors and unique craft vendors \u2014 all within a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere rooted in peace, love and community.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor its 5th consecutive year, One Earth Reggae Festival will bring the joyful rhythms of reggae back to the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks,\u201d said Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest Chief Programming Officer. \u201cBringing cultures together all while uplifting the community, is what this festival does best. From vibrant melodies to family fun, this is an event where everyone can come together, relax and enjoy the positive energy of the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year’s One Earth Reggae Festival poster artwork was created by Adam Viola of Space Kamp. Inspired by the bold, simple vibrancy of Keith Haring, Viola\u2019s design captures the energy and inclusivity of the festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always loved how Keith Haring kept his art simple, vibrant and bold,\u201d said Adam Viola. \u201cWith everything going on in the world, I wanted to create something to uplift and reflect unity and positivity without overcomplicating the message.\u201d<\/p>\n

One Earth Reggae Festival poster artist and musician, Viola, will be playing a set at the festival as well. Space Kamp is a genre-bending duo blending alternative hip-hop, reggae and psychedelic influences to create a sound they call Rebel Hippies music. Formed in 2017 with the mission to “Break Rules and Spread Love,” their music is rooted in conscious lyricism and uplifting energy, inspiring listeners to live in the moment and embrace life to the fullest.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s One Earth Reggae Festival is headlined by Jesse Royal, a contemporary reggae singer and songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica, known for blending traditional roots reggae with modern influences and socially conscious lyrics. Emerging in the early 2010s, he quickly gained international attention for his rich vocals and messages centered on unity, cultural identity and empowerment.<\/p>\n

Often associated with Jamaica\u2019s new generation of roots revival artists, Jesse Royal has released acclaimed projects such as Lily of Da Valley (2017) and Royal (2021), earning a nomination for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards. His music combines classic reggae rhythms with elements of hip-hop, soul and contemporary production, helping introduce roots reggae to younger global audiences. He is known for energetic live performances and has appeared at major international reggae festivals, continuing the legacy of Jamaican roots reggae while pushing the genre forward with a modern perspective.<\/p>\n

Other national acts performing at One Earth Reggae Festival include Latino reggae-rock Fayuca and Jamaican pop band The Big Takeover.<\/p>\n

Based in Phoenix, Ariz. Fayuca is a reggae-rock\/ Latino group, fronted by founding member, Gabo Fayuca. Their sound shifts through genres while blending modern-reggae melodies with Latin percussion, tied seamlessly by razor guitar riffs and progressive rock breakdowns.<\/p>\n

Fronted by the charismatic Jamaican-born singer and songwriter Nee Nee Rushie, the seven-piece New York band The Big Takeover plays original music that is rooted in and reverent toward the genres and rhythms of Jamaican pop: reggae, rocksteady and ska. They are devotees of Desmond Dekker and the way the old school did it.<\/p>\n

Kick off the festival at noon with a screening of \u201cThe Harder They Come\u201d starring Jimmy Cliff, in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, or start the afternoon off with a calming all-levels yoga session on the Levitt Lawn, led by Sophie Hami of Hanna Chakra.<\/p>\n

This is not a ticketed event, just bring\u00a0positive\u00a0vibes and be ready to celebrate with community and great music!\u00a0View the full\u00a0One Earth Reggae Festival lineup\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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About ArtsQuest\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest’s<\/a>\u00a0mission\u00a0is to provide access to exceptional artistic,\u00a0cultural\u00a0and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event,\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>; the\u00a0ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL<\/a>, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0SteelStacks<\/a>;\u00a0and the\u00a0LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop<\/a>,\u00a0an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than\u00a01.9 million people\u00a0annually, with\u00a0nearly 40 percent\u00a0of its programs free to attend, generating a regional economic impact of more than $143 million annually. ArtsQuest’s\u00a0Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign<\/a>\u00a0supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.<\/p>\n

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One of the nation\u2019s largest reggae festivals brings uplifting rhythms of reggae! Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, March 31, 2026 –\u00a0\u00a0ArtsQuest\u00a0is\u00a0thrilled\u00a0to announce that the\u00a0One Earth Reggae Festival,\u00a0presented\u00a0in partnership with\u00a0Movement Moves\u00a0Media,\u00a0returns for\u00a0a\u00a05th … Continue reading One Earth Reggae Festival to Return for a 5th Year at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks\u00a0<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":148431,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5717,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-148430","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bethlehem","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/one-earth-2026.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148430"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=148430"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148430\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/148431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=148430"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=148430"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=148430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}