As Jamaica continues to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Orlando Gittens and Peter Hunnigale—two giants of the UK reggae scene—are leading a rousing call for compassion through culture. 

Together, they present the Giants of Lovers Rock JA Fundraiser Concert, set for December 18 at Indigo at The O2 in London.

The concert will unite reggae and lovers’ rock icons, including Maxi Priest, Carroll Thompson, Sandra Cross, Janet Kay, and Aswad, in a night dedicated to love, unity, and resilience.

A Mission of Music and Humanity

Hurricane Melissa left deep scars across Jamaica, displacing families, damaging homes, and testing national resilience. The Giants of Lovers Rock JA Fundraiser Concert aims to raise vital funds for relief and rebuilding.

All proceeds will go directly to Food For The Poor Jamaica, which will channel the aid to those most severely affected by the storm.

“The world has danced, loved, and found comfort in Jamaica’s music for decades,” says Keith Ferguson, CEO of Ace Connection Limited, a partner of the initiative through the Party Ace brand. “Now it’s time for us — the global community and the diaspora — to give back. Jamaica has given so much to the world, and our music is the heartbeat that connects us all.”

Visionaries behind the movement

Orlando Gittens, a Black British visionary with Barbadian heritage, is one of the UK’s most influential music figures. As the owner of Musical Therapy Entertainment Limited, he created The O2 Giants of Lovers Rock, the world’s largest and longest-running UK Lovers Rock live band event, which has been running since 2009.

His company also promotes celebrated brands like VIP Reggae Weekender, Soul Disciples Weekender, Giants of Rare Groove, and the Barbados Flying Fish & CouCou Experience.

A former owner of the iconic Soultown Records, Orlando helped shape the UK reggae landscape, producing hits like the ‘Wayne G Spot Marshall‘ project and helping Phoebe 1 become the first female rapper to win a MOBO Award.

“If the boat from Africa hadn’t stopped at Barbados, I would be Jamaican,” says Gittens. “We are all brothers, we are all African. Jamaica cries — we all cry.”

Peter Hunnigale: Mr Honey Vibes

Peter Hunnigale, affectionately known as ‘Mr Honey Vibes’, is a celebrated British reggae singer renowned for his smooth Lovers Rock and conscious roots style. Beginning as a bassist with the Vibes Corner Collective, he made his vocal debut in 1983 with ‘Slipping Away‘.

He rose to fame with the 1987 hit ‘Be My Lady‘, which topped the UK reggae charts and earned him Best Newcomer and Best British Reggae Album at the British Reggae Industry Awards.

Known for his versatility, Peter achieved further success with Tippa Irie on ‘Ragamuffin Girl‘ and later albums ‘The New Decade‘ and ‘Done Cook and Currie‘. He’s worked with legendary Jamaican producer Gussie Clarke, released ‘Mr. Vibes‘ in 1992, and even expressed his passion for football in ‘Shouting for the Gunners‘.

Together, Gittens and Hunnigale unite artistry, purpose, and legacy, turning music into a force for good.

A celebration of legacy and love

With tickets priced at £20 (standing), £30 (balcony), and £40 (King’s Row), this inclusive event invites everyone—from the diaspora to music lovers worldwide—to be part of something that transcends entertainment.

Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the show starting promptly an hour later.