A number of Jamaican artistes are going green. They are billed to perform on the Caribbean’s first eco-music festival scheduled for this weekend.

Earthbound Jamaica in association with United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) hosts Green 4 Life eco-music festival at RivFalls in Maggotty, St Elizabeth.

“Our mission is to raise awareness about Jamaica’s environment using audio and visuals aids. For patrons to see why we need to preserve Jamaica and it’s beauty; to discover our country and its important resources; introduce new products and methods for today’s lifestyle, in a surrounding built by Nature and filled with Jamaican music and healthy foods,” notes Yolande Rattray-Wright, the festival’s producer.

Variety of music selectors will lead off the entertainment package for ‘Green 4 Life’ playing roots reggae all day. The live show with some of Jamaica’s top entertainers such as Stevie Face, Jack Radics, Lady G, Professor Nuts, Admiral Tibet, Lovindeer, The Jays, G Whizz with more to be added accompanied by a star-studded band led by Ewan Simpson.

Green 4 Life will also seek to highlight quality products here in Jamaica, healthy eating habits, natural medicines, Jamaican Fashion and so much more. A farmers market has also been organised to assist local farmers with their cash crops.

The new venue, RivFalls, houses natural waterfalls, 100 per cent spring water stream and a large beautiful green landscape.