{"id":11793,"date":"2025-12-12T12:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=11793"},"modified":"2025-12-26T08:42:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T08:42:50","slug":"exco-levi-headlines-high-priest-reggae-fest-at-the-rose-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=11793","title":{"rendered":"Exco Levi Headlines High Priest Reggae Fest at The Rose Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the lights of The Rose Theatre Brampton will shine bright as Exco Levi takes centre stage for High Priest Reggae Fest \u2014 a celebration of reggae\u2019s roots, community spirit, and music that pulses through Brampton\u2019s heart.<\/p>\n<p>Born Wayne Ford Levy in Harmons, Jamaica, Exco Levi emerged as one of Canada\u2019s most celebrated reggae artists. Based in Brampton, he carries forward the legacy of roots reggae, earning six Juno Awards and recognition as a stalwart of the genre worldwide. \u00a0But beyond the accolades, Levi\u2019s music is deeply personal. He has spoken about performing as a tribute to his late mother \u2014 a foundation of emotion and authenticity underpinning his artistry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11785 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-2-300x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"160\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-2-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-2-1024x910.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-2-768x682.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-2-1536x1365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-2-2048x1820.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 180px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 180\/160;\" \/>The High Priest Reggae Fest has grown into a cornerstone event for the Caribbean Canadian community. What began with a modest crowd has blossomed into a full-blown tradition \u2014 an evening that draws people together to celebrate their heritage through music, dance, and unity.<\/p>\n<p>Set at The Rose \u2014 a standout venue in Brampton\u2019s 2025 season lineup \u2014 the festival enjoys the acoustics and atmosphere that make reggae\u2019s rhythms resonate deeply.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11784 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-5-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"179\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-5-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-5-910x1024.jpg 910w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-5-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-5-1365x1536.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-5-1820x2048.jpg 1820w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 159px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 159\/179;\" \/>Expect more than just a headline show. High Priest Reggae Fest 2025 brings together a vibrant and diverse roster of artists:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rayzalution Band \u2014 all female powerhouse reggae band.<\/li>\n<li>Tanya Mullings \u2014 fellow inductee of the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame, lending her soulful voice.<\/li>\n<li>Eyesus \u2014 a JUNO-nominated artist bringing fresh energy to the reggae\/dancehall scene.<\/li>\n<li>Kairo McLean \u2014 a young two-time JUNO Award winner whose dynamic performance promises to elevate the evening. Together, this lineup represents a mix of legacy, talent, and emergent voices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11783 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-4-300x273.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"175\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-4-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-4-1024x932.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-4-768x699.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-4-1536x1398.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-4-2048x1864.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 192px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 192\/175;\" \/><\/strong>High Priest Reggae Fest isn\u2019t just a concert \u2014 it\u2019s a gathering of community, culture, and compassion. Part of the proceeds from the evening will be dedicated to supporting hurricane victims in Jamaica, a testament to the event&#8217;s commitment to solidarity and giving back.<\/p>\n<p>For Exco Levi, the festival is more than just performance. As he has shared in past interviews, he sees music as a way to uplift, unite, and inspire \u2014 urging younger artists to \u201cidentify your calling\u201d and contribute meaningfully to the community.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11786 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-3-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"168\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-3-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-3-894x1024.jpg 894w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-3-768x879.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-3-1342x1536.jpg 1342w, https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HP-PIC-3-1789x2048.jpg 1789w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 147px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 147\/168;\" \/>In many ways, High Priest Reggae Fest symbolizes the growing cultural maturity of Brampton \u2014 a city where Caribbean Canadian voices, music, and identity are celebrated and given center stage. The inclusion of artists like Exco Levi and Tanya Mullings \u2014 both recognized by the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame \u2014 underscores how local talent is being honored and amplified.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details at a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Saturday, December 20, 2025 \u2014 8:00 PM start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inthehills.ca\/event\/high-priest-reggae-fest-featuring-exco-levi\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">inthehills.ca+1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> The Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton, ON (L6V 0A3) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inthehills.ca\/event\/high-priest-reggae-fest-featuring-exco-levi\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">inthehills.ca+1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Reserved seating, typically between $15\u2013$35 depending on section and availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the lights of The Rose Theatre Brampton will shine bright as Exco Levi takes centre stage for High Priest Reggae Fest \u2014 a celebration of reggae\u2019s roots, community spirit, and music that pulses through Brampton\u2019s heart. Born Wayne Ford Levy in Harmons, Jamaica, Exco Levi emerged as one of Canada\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11797,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[240,239],"tags":[82],"class_list":["post-11793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canadian-news","category-international-news","tag-featured"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11793"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11793\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11795,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11793\/revisions\/11795"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11797"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}