Big Youth Concert History

Manley Augustus Buchanan (⋆ 19 April 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica), is a Jamaican DJ (reggae toasting and early singjay). Big Youth started toasting for a sound system in 1970. Inspired by the first toaster who was successfully recorded and released – U-Roy – Big Youth developed his own, unique style. His work with producer Gussie Clarke resulted 1972 in 'The Killer' (version of Horace Andy's 'Skylarking') and 'Tippertone Rocking' – his first big Jamaican hits. 1973 the first and legendary album Screaming Target was released.

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Big Youth Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 23, 2026
The Abyssinians / Big Youth Kulturzentrum Kammgarn Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
May 17, 2026
Big Youth / The Abyssinians Le Plan Ris-Orangis, Île-de-France, France
May 16, 2026
Big Youth / The Abyssinians Élysée Montmartre Paris, Île-de-France, France
May 14, 2026
The Abyssinians / Big Youth Rockstore Montpellier, Occitania, France
May 09, 2026
The Abyssinians / Big Youth República da Música Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
May 05, 2026
The Abyssinians / Big Youth

The Abyssinians + Big Youth

Le Dodu Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Aug 16, 2025
Mad Professor / Big Youth Fox & Firkin London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 16, 2025 –
Aug 23, 2025
Rototom Sunsplash 2025
Aswad / Morodo & Okoumé Lions / Third World / Mortimer / Julian Marley / Burning Spear / Big Youth / The Wailers / Culture / Shaggy / Ky-Mani Marley / Tribal Seeds / Marcia Griffiths / Steel Pulse / Ken Boothe / Misty In Roots
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Costa Azahar Benicassim, Valencia, Spain
Oct 11, 2024
Linval Thompson / Big Youth / The Meditations CHALK Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Aug 18, 2024
Etana / Big Youth / Christopher Martin

Westchester Reggae Festival

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The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, New York, United States
Apr 28, 2024
Big Youth / The Meditations / Little Roy Electric Brixton London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 18, 2023
Big Youth Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Mar 26, 2023
The Abyssinians / Big Youth / Reggae Roast Electric Brixton London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 25, 2023
Big Youth / The Abyssinians Lost Horizon Hq Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Mar 24, 2023
The Abyssinians / Big Youth

Legends of Roots Reggae

Cambridge Junction Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Sep 10, 2022
black uhuru / Big Youth Junction 1 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 06, 2019
Eek-a-mouse / Mighty Diamonds / Big Youth / Max Romeo SWX Bristol Bristol, England, United Kingdom
May 04, 2019
Angel Haze / The Showhawk Duo / Big Youth / Max Romeo / Eek-a-mouse / Mighty Diamonds The Waterfront Norwich, England, United Kingdom
May 02, 2019
Max Romeo / Mighty Diamonds / Eek-a-mouse / Big Youth Manchester Academy Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Feb 28, 2018
Big Youth / DJ Tom Chasteen / Boss Harmony Echoplex Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 19, 2017
Rototom Sunsplash
"Rototom Sunsplash" / Luciano / U-Roy / Big Youth / Amparanoia / ______ / Nadine Sutherland / Mad Professor / ______ / Taranchyla / O.B.F. Soundsystem / Luv Messenger Sound
Rototom Sunsplash Festival Grounds Benicassim, Valencia, Spain

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Essential Festival 2001
Jul 14 - 15, 2001
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Secret Garden Party 2013
Jul 25 - 28, 2013
 Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Genres:

Reggae
Ska
Dub
Roots Reggae
Dancehall
Rocksteady
Ragga
Roots
Old School Dancehall
Jamaican
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Latest Setlist (08/03/1982):

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  1. I Pray Thee / Satta Amasagana
  2. Every Nigger Is a Star
  3. Jim Squeechy
  4. Natty in the House of Dread
  5. S90 Skank
  6. Green Bay Killing
  7. Ten Against One
  8. Roll River Jordan
  9. Hit the Road Jack

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 6 concerts
2025 1 concert
2024 3 concerts
2023 4 concerts
2022 1 concert
2019 3 concerts
2018 1 concert
2017 2 concerts
2016 4 concerts
2015 13 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2011 1 concert
2010 4 concerts
2007 3 concerts
2003 4 concerts
2001 3 concerts
1998 1 concert
1997 1 concert
1987 2 concerts
1985 1 concert
1982 3 concerts
1981 1 concert
1977 1 concert

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