Patrons anticipating one of the biggest reggae and dancehall events on the Memorial Day weekend calendar will now have to wait a little longer following the postponement of Reggae Fest Atlanta, which had been scheduled for Saturday, May 23, at State Farm Arena.
The highly anticipated showcase was set to feature an extensive lineup of Caribbean talent, including Mavado, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Spice, Tony Matterhorn, T.O.K., Ding Dong, Vanessa Bling, and Serani, among others.
In a statement posted on the festival’s official website, promoter CJ Milan confirmed that the event had been postponed because of a death in the family. Organizers apologized to patrons for the late notice and any inconvenience caused.
“Unfortunately, due to a family bereavement, it is with sincere regret that we must postpone the ATL show scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd, to a later date,” the statement read.
Organizers also assured ticket holders that refunds would be available through the original point of purchase while efforts continue to secure a new date for the event.
Additional communication sent to patrons through Ticketmaster stated that refunds will automatically be processed once funds are received from the event organizer. According to the notice, refunds should appear within 14 to 21 days using the original payment method used at the time of purchase.
Ticketmaster also noted that tickets transferred between users would be refunded to the original purchaser.
While disappointment has spread among fans online, many have also expressed understanding regarding the circumstances surrounding the postponement. The concert had generated considerable buzz ahead of Memorial Day weekend, particularly because of its blend of reggae and dancehall acts on one stage.
As of Monday, no new date had been announced publicly, and no further statement had been issued on CJ Milan’s official social media pages.
Organizers said they are actively working to finalize a rescheduled date and thanked patrons for their patience and understanding.
