Australia's getting its first taste of a full-scale reggaeton and urban Latin music festival this November.
Love Reggaeton Fest is launching in Melbourne and Sydney with over 50 performers including local artists, dancers and various acts, headlined by American reggaeton pioneer Nicky Jam. The festival marks the first time an event of this scale has been dedicated to reggaeton and urban Latin sounds in Australia, showcasing the depth of talent across both cities.
The event will feature a mix of established and emerging artists from Australia’s Latin music community, alongside the international headliner who has collaborated with Daddy Yankee, Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Ozuna and J Balvin throughout his career. Nicky Jam brings tracks like Travesuras, Hasta el Amanecer, El Perdón, Te Boté (Remix) and X to the bill, backed by 45 million Instagram followers and Latin Grammy and Billboard Latin Award wins.
Love Reggaeton Fest
- PICA, Port Melbourne, 28 November, 6pm-11pm
- Cockatoo Island, Sydney, 29 November, 1pm-10.30pm
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Melbourne showcase
- Nicky Jam
- Garet tt
- Jess Makaveli
- Sebastian Lugo
- DJ Bryan Flores
- DJ Castillo
- Alethia
- DJ Marz
- DJ Guaro
- Dayani
- Javo el Cirujano
- DJ Jess Brooks
- DJ Jesús Guzmán
- DJ Sam
- Lamira
- MC Seba
The PICA event will spotlight Melbourne’s thriving Latin music scene with performers including Garet tt, Jess Makaveli, Sebastian Lugo, DJ Bryan Flores, DJ Castillo, Alethia, DJ Marz, DJ Guaro, Dayani, Javo el Cirujano, DJ Jess Brooks, DJ Jesús Guzmán, DJ Sam, Lamira and MC Seba.
Colombian-born, Melbourne-based artist Alethia brings a three-time Latin Grammy nomination to the lineup, along with her fusion of reggae, R&B, rock and electronic sounds with Latin foundations. She earned a Music Victoria nomination in 2023 for her track To You from her debut album.
Peruvian DJ Bryan Flores represents close to a decade of work in Melbourne’s Latin scene, while Venezuelan artist Javo el Cirujano has been building the city’s reggaeton community through his performances. Ecuadorian-Australian performer Dayani channels Latin pride and reggaeton into her work, representing Australia’s Latin community.
Sydney lineup
- Nicky Jam
- DJ Don Juan
- Royal el Latino
- Cruz Erick
- Jimmy Toro
- GK Artist
- Javo el Cirujano
- DJ Mikem
- DJ Oscar Cadena
- DJ Jesús Guzmán
- Lamira
- DJ Castillo
- MC Seba
- Danny Sanz
- JonLov
- Dayani
- DJ Aloopa
- Ana España
Cockatoo Island will host DJ Don Juan, Royal el Latino, Cruz Erick, Jimmy Toro, GK Artist, Javo el Cirujano, DJ Mikem, DJ Oscar Cadena, DJ Jesús Guzmán, Lamira, DJ Castillo, MC Seba, Danny Sanz, JonLov, Dayani, DJ Aloopa and Ana España alongside the headliner.
Peruvian singer-songwriter Cruz Erick has been gaining recognition across the Oceania Latin scene from his Sydney base, while Venezuelan artist Lamira works with Latin pop, trap and R&B in her performances. Mexican-Australian performer Ana España brings storytelling and flow to her sets, celebrating Latin culture through her work.
Melbourne-born MC Seba, who has Uruguayan heritage, will perform at the Sydney show, bringing his Latin hip-hop contributions to the harbour. Sydney-based DJ Mikem will deliver Latin rhythms and dynamic sets, while DJ Oscar Cadena brings dancers to accompany his performances.
Love Reggaeton Fest will feature full-scale production including stage design, immersive visuals and continuous beats across both venues. Both locations offer step-free and accessible facilities with support for companion card holders. The festival acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and emphasises its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Casablanca Events is producing the festival, with tickets available across general admission, gold and front stage options. Payment plans with up to six instalments are available for both shows.
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