KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following a highly successful staging in 2023, the Streetz Festival is set to return to the National Stadium Car Park on August 24.

Scheduled to be headlined by St Thomas-born dancehall star, Chronic Law, the event is set to ignite Kingston’s live entertainment scene for the second consecutive year.

In an interview with Observer Online, event director Chad Williams said having gained significant momentum on the performance trail over the last year, Chronic Law was the perfect main act for the 2024 staging of the event.

“Chronic Law was the right choice for this staging of Streetz. He is a heavyweight in dancehall right now and represents the Streetz in a big way,” he said. “Last year the headline act was Masicka. Also performing were the likes of Popcaan, Lila Ike, Jahshii and a number of other acts with a turnout of over 7,000 patrons. This year we intend to improve the quality of the staging and bring Jamaica’s authentic street festival back in a big way.”

According to Williams, come August 24, patrons can expect “a lot of energy, a unique performance from Chronic Law, and as is customary from Streetz, a lot of surprises.”

“We want to showcase Jamaican culture in a safe, authentic way. This year we are introducing our ‘Streetz Village’, a collection of food options, clothing and local craftsmen showcasing Jamaican products,” he said. “It will be an all-round event that is guaranteed to deliver the highest quality of entertainment.”

After recently receiving his US visa, Chronic Law is set to make a number of appearances in the United States, before returning home for the Streetz Festival. Among his slated list of performances is his highly-anticipated showing in New York at the Amazura Nightclub on August 10.  He is also set to perform at Red Cups Miami at the end of the month.