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RISE UP JAMAICA - Music Raises €45,000 to Support Recovery After Hurricane Melissa
12/18/2025 by Press Release
On December 14, 2025, the Live Music Hall in Cologne, Germany, hosted RISE UP JAMAICA, a benefit concert organized by the Summerjam Festival, in support of communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa, with a special focus on the parish of St. Elizabeth. The event brought together internationally acclaimed artists with strong musical and cultural ties to Jamaica, using music as a powerful expression of solidarity:
Gentleman, Bonez MC, Trettmann, Patrice, Kumar Fyah, Treesha, Inti Ayvar Waltz & Milaa. Andrew 'Mr. SummerJam' Murphy hosted the evening, opening with a tribute to the late Jimmy Cliff: Many Rivers To Cross. Andrew and Gentleman closed the evening with a performance of Redemption Song.
Thanks to the generosity of the audience, artists, and partners, the concert raised a total of €45,000. Every single euro donated was matched by the Summerjam Festival, significantly increasing the overall impact of the initiative.
All proceeds will be donated to HELP Jamaica e.V. and will be used to support the recovery and rebuilding of Black River High School in St. Elizabeth, which was severely affected by the hurricane. The aim is to help restore the conditions necessary for safe, stable, and regular schooling for students as quickly as possible.
In addition, parts of the donations will be allocated to provide targeted support to smaller schools in the affected districts, contributing to the wider recovery of educational facilities across the region.
Statement from Marius Brozi (Summerjam Festival):
“Matching every euro donated through the Summerjam Festival was very close to our hearts. We sincerely thank all guests and artists who made this night possible. Jamaica is not only the musical foundation of Summerjam – the country, its people, and its culture are deeply connected to who we are. In times like these, giving back is both a responsibility and a privilege.”
The event was made possible with support from: Summerjam Festival, Live Music Hall (Venue), AVL (Technical production), RAD (Security), Ivan (Backstage catering), Gizeh, all artists and DJs!
WATCH RISE UP JAMAICA VIDEOS HERE:
