Jesse Royal

On 4 August 2026 at The Jam House, Birmingham, Jesse Royal brings a modern reggae set rooted in the weight of 1970s foundations with a clear, contemporary edge. Emerging from Kingston and aligned with the reggae revival, he’s built a catalogue that moves between roots, dub and dancehall inflections without losing a melodic, bass-driven pulse.

On stage, his songs carry purpose and precision, mixing social questions, Rastafari spirituality and Jamaican memory with crisp, current production. Expect signature cuts like Modern Day Judas, Sudden Flight (with Protoje & Sevana), LionOrder, The Kalling and High Tide or Low, alongside selections from his albums Lily of Da Valley (2017) and Royal (2021). Collaborations with Protoje, Vybz Kartel and Runkus have broadened his palette; live, he threads these influences into a fluid set that leans on groove and message in equal measure.

A chance to hear one of the defining voices of the reggae revival connect classic roots energy to the present, right in the heart of Birmingham.