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

Together, they present the Giants of Lovers Rock JA Fundraiser Concert, set for Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Indigo at The O2, Greenwich, 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, who will channel the aid to those most severely affected by the storm.

Keith Ferguson

“The world has danced, loved, and found comfort in Jamaica’s music for decades,” says Keith Ferguson, CEO of Ace Connection Ltd, proud partners of the initiative through their brand Party Ace. “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.”

The Visionaries Behind the Movement

Orlando Gittens: A Cultural Bridge-Builder

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

Orlando Gittens

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.

Peter Hunningdale

Known for his versatility, Hunnigale achieved further success with Tippa Irie on Ragamuffin Girl and later albums The New Decade and Done, Cook and Curry. 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 PM, with the show starting promptly at 7 PM. Expect unforgettable performances and a shared moment of solidarity — a heartfelt gesture from the world back to Jamaica.

How to Support

Tickets are available now via Partyace.com and AXS.com. For more information, call 0044 7877 799 455. Every ticket purchased, every share, and every act of support helps rebuild hope — because in the rhythm of Lovers Rock, love always leads the way.