De La Luz Soundstage to Host Hurricane Relief Benefit for Jamaica on Nov. 16

HOLYOKE — De La Luz Soundstage will host an all-day hurricane relief benefit for Jamaica on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m., bringing together some of the Valley’s most beloved musicians in solidarity with communities recovering from recent hurricanes in Jamaica’s mountain region of St. Elizabeth Parish.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Mystic Bowie Cultural Center, a registered 501(c)(3) organization based in Accompong Town, Jamaica. The center, founded by acclaimed reggae artist Mystic Bowie, provides education, arts, and cultural programs for youth in the region, many of whom have been severely impacted by storm damage and ongoing recovery needs.

The lineup features a vibrant mix of roots reggae, rock, ska, funk, and dance, including performances by the Valley Moonstompers Society (two sets), Peter J. Newland and RadioX, Fever, Won Word Trend, Deejay Theory, DJ Cancer, and a burlesque interlude by the House of Grotesque.

The Moonstompers’ closing set will feature an all-star roster of guest musicians: Cinamon (Brown Bones), Michael Wilbur (Moon Hooch), Matt Penza and Chris Regan (Fear Nuttin Band), Danny Pease and Kenn Kosiba (DPR), Freddy McCondichie (formerly of the Meditations), and Robin Setal (formerly of Burning Spear), with additional guests expected throughout the night.

The kitchen and bar will be open all day, serving food and drinks as part of the festivities. Suggested donation is $20 to $40, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

“This event is about community showing up for community — across distance and borders,” event organizers stated. “Music connects us, and this is a way to channel that connection into real support for people rebuilding their lives.”

De La Luz Soundstage is located at 114 Race St., Holyoke. For more information, visit www.delaluz.org or follow @delaluzsoundstage on social media.