Nassau County Presents 2026 DubShot Records Long Island Reggae Festival

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 19:00:00

Nassau County and DubShot Records present the 2026 Long Island Reggae Festival at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy a free evening of world-class reggae and dancehall featuring legends Inner Circle, hitmaker Wayne Wonder, and local favorites IRIEspect. Hosted by Max Glazer with DJ sets from Federation Sound.

Nassau County, NY partners with Reggae and Dancehall label DubShot Records for the 2026 Long Island Reggae Festival Listen to the Official Playlist here: https://dubshot.lnk.to/LIRF (Friday, May 15, 2026 – New York, NY) Nassau County in Long Island, NY has partnered with DubShot Records to host the Long Island Reggae Festival at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY with performances from ‘The Bad Boys of Reggae’ Inner Circle, Billboard chart topping dancehall hitmaker Wayne Wonder, and support from local favorites IRIEspect, hosted by Max Glazer with DJ sets from Federation Sound with special guest appearances. The FREE SHOW takes place Sunday, June 28th, 2026. The 2026 Nassau County Free Summer Fun Guide, presented by County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, features live music, family-friendly movies and cultural events throughout the summer. “Enjoy live music and family-friendly movies under the stars at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre and parks across Nassau County,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman wrote. “Join us all summer long for unforgettable nights of entertainment.” Inner Circle, one of the iconic foundation artists in the reggae genre, are not slowing down in their 6th decade as a band, with a world tour and new releases planned for 2026. Founded in 1968 by brothers Ian and Roger Lewis alongside Bernard ‘Touter’ Harvey, the musical lineup of these hitmakers has included many of the top name musicians and singers in the genre. In the 1970’s the group came to international fame with lead singer Jacob ‘Killer’ Miller alongside fellow artists Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh at the legendary “One Love Peace Concert.” Following the tragic passing of Jacob Miller in 1980, the band took a hiatus and moved to Miami, Florida, and began rebuilding their career and launching the now famous Circlehouse Studios. Their reformation spawned new creativity and direction for the band, with a new lead singer, and a song called “Bad Boys” that caught the attention of a newly formed documentary television show on the FOX Network called simply “COPS.” The song became synonymous with the wildly successful series and launched the group into the stratosphere when their song “Sweat (a la la la la long)” hitting the top of the Billboard charts in 1993. The pop-culture cemented theme song has turned into a billion dollar movie franchise starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, with the latest installment released in 2024, when “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” hit #1 and became a summer blockbuster. Last summer the song continued to permeate across the internet with the viral trending “Foot Pursuit Challenge” made popular by mega-influencers like Mr. Beast. In recent years the band has taken their success on stage and in the studio as an independent label Soundbwoy Entertainment, which partnered with DubShot Records upon its founding in 2008. Since then, the band has had a consistent release of ground breaking productions and have leveraged their catalog of hits, continuing to hit GOLD and PLATINUM status. In late 2025, when Jamaica was hit by the deadly hurricane Melissa, they answered the call along with the rest of the reggae industry to perform a monumental “Jamaica Strong” benefit show at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. In addition to their charity performances, the legendary band penned and recorded a song to express the strength and resilience of the Jamaican people. "Stay Strong," has already become an anthem for Jamaica’s recovery since its release early in 2026. Wayne Wonder has been a legendary hitmaker in the dancehall reggae genre in the 1990s and 2000’s. Wayne built a strong reputation with a string of reggae and dancehall hits including “Joyride,” “Bashment Girl,” and “Keep Them Coming,” produced by the legendary Dave Kelly and Madhouse Records, distributed by DubShot Records. In 2002, Wayne released what would become one of reggae’s most iconic songs, the global smash hit “No Letting Go.” Powered by the legendary Diwali Riddim produced by Steve ‘Lenky’ Marsden, the single became an international crossover success and remains a staple in reggae and mainstream music culture today. The success of “No Letting Go” propelled Wayne’s Atlantic Records debut album, No Holding Back, into worldwide recognition. The album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album, while the single climbed to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and dominated radio internationally. Wayne’s global breakthrough led to major accomplishments including a live performance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, multiple BMI Urban Awards, a MOBO Award in the UK, and extensive world tours across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean with his Singso Band. Additional crossover hits such as “Bounce Along” and his reggae rendition of “Hold Me Now,” featured on the 50 First Dates soundtrack, further cemented his international appeal. With decades of hits, sold-out performances, and an enduring influence on reggae and dancehall culture, he continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his smooth delivery, timeless music, and undeniable stage presence. IRIEspect is a 6-piece reggae/dub/jam/Latin outfit from Long Island, NY. With a very infectious & energetic live show, they showcase a versatile, dynamic, innovative & genre-bending sound fusing elements of roots/rock/reggae with live dub, Latin, hip hop, dancehall & more. Playing over 200+ shows in their home LI-NYC & surrounding markets up & down the East Coast, they've created big waves of buzz over the last few years, leaving their rabid live fans demanding more. In 2024, they dropped their first full length LP, featuring the local anthemic single “Strong Island.” The band generated a lot of buzz in recent years with high profile shows w/ Collie Buddz, the Original Wailers, and sold out New Year’s Eve shows w/ Steel Pulse at Brooklyn Bowl, NY. In 2025, they released their long awaited "Lost in Time EP" w/ special guest artists Ras Ajai and Skygrass on Dubshot Records. The follow up came in the spring of 2026 with the release of "Lost In Dub EP,” a reggae dub remix of the original songs from the original EP. Max Glazer is the Brooklyn based co-founder of New York City’s Federation Sound whose mission is to spread the sounds of dancehall, reggae and the Caribbean far and wide. Max helms two radio shows on New York’s 94.7FM The Block focused on Dancehall and Reggae. Federation Sound co-produced two songs on Chronixx’s Grammy-nominated 2017 debut album, Chronology. Max has produced for Vybz Kartel and a host of reggae superstars. As a DJ, Glazer has toured the world with Rihanna, Cham, Sean Paul and more, performing on some of the world’s most legendary stages - London’s Wembley Arena, Jamaica’s Sumfest, and NYC’s Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. Max has also been tapped to executive produce several compilation albums directed at bringing Caribbean music to the masses. Beyond music, Max is a partner in the boutique hotel, Skylark Negril, and a hospitality consultant for Rockhouse Hotel and Miss Lily’s restaurants, and sits on the board of the Rockhouse Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming the places where Jamaica’s children learn and supporting the great people who teach them. New York based DubShot Records Distribution is a premiere destination for cutting edge reggae and dancehall music from Jamaica and around the world. Founded in 2008 by reggae music industry veteran, Christoffer Mannix Schlarb, the label has grown from a NYC boutique digital destination to a powerhouse in reggae and dancehall distribution around the globe. With a strategic partnership with ADA/Warner they have had success with a strong roster of talent and tremendous catalog of songs. Their innovative approach to technology with production and marketing Caribbean music around the world has set them apart as the go-to destination for reggae, dub, and dancehall music distribution and partnership. Nassau County Presents: The DubShot Records Long Island Reggae Festival with The Bad Boys of Reggae Inner Circle, Wayne Wonder, IRIEspect, Max Glazer and Federation Sound will take place Sunday, June 28th 2026 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 7PM-10PM. Parking is available on site and guests in attendance are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. For updates, call Nassau County Parks at (516) 572-0200 or visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.

Organizer: Inner Circle

Genres: LATIN, REGGAE_DANCEHALL