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Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, Florida will host the “Stay Strong Jamaica” benefit concert on January 2, 2026, to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that struck Jamaica in late October.
Preliminary reports estimate the storm caused US$8.8 billion in damage.
The star-studded event will feature performances by several top local artists including Shaggy, Julian Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Wayne Wonder, Inner Circle, Third World, I-Octane, Etana, Tee Jay, and more.
All net proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go toward recovery efforts in the island, through Jamaica’s Promise, the recipient of Hard Rock’s charitable initiative, Hard Rock Heals Foundation. The funds will support housing repairs, infrastructure rebuilding, and humanitarian aid for those affected by the storm.
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness praised the concert as a symbol of Jamaica’s resilience and the global support the country is receiving, as it moves forward with long term recovery.
