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.

Past Big Youth Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 18, 2024
Etana / Big Youth / Christopher Martin

Westchester Reggae Festival

The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, New York, United States
Apr 28, 2024
Big Youth / The Meditations / Little Roy Electric Brixton London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 26, 2024
Linval Thompson / Big Youth / The Meditations Chalk Brighton, 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
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
Sep 03, 2016
One Love Festival (UK)
"One Love Festival" (UK) / King Solomon / Friction / The Congos / Jah9 / Kabaka Pyramid / Half Pint / Niney The Observer / Big Youth / Junior Reid / Mixmaster Morris / Smith And Mighty / Don Letts / Gaudi
Hainault Forest Country Park London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 08, 2016
Big Youth / Soul Syndicate Band Belly Up Solana Beach, California, United States
Aug 05, 2016
Reggae On The River (CA)
"Reggae On The River" (CA) / Kranium / Soul Syndicate Band / Mad Professor / Big Youth / U-Roy / Randy Valentine / Marty Dread / Earl Zero / Jah9 / Gappy Ranks / Democratoz
French's Camp Garberville, California, United States
Jun 20, 2015
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
"Sierra Nevada World Music Festival" / Jimmy Cliff / Third World / Max Romeo / Ken Boothe / Big Youth / Bixiga 70 / Nattali Rize / Jesse Royal / Taj Weekes & Adowa / Soul Syndicate Band / La Misa Negra / Meta & The Cornerstones / The Itals
Mendocino County Fairgrounds Boonville, California, United States
Jul 25, 2013 –
Jul 28, 2013
Secret Garden Party 2013
Bastille / MØ / Regina Spektor / London Grammar / John Newman / Faithless / JP Cooper / Wolf Alice / Django Django / Lissie / Nick Mulvey / Wilkinson / Temples / Modestep / Soulwax / The Staves / Jamie N Commons / Dan Croll / Embrace / Shout Out Louds / Roo Panes / Hadouken! / Jamie Lawson / Lee Fields & The Expressions / Public Service Broadcasting / Luke Sital-Singh / Willy Mason / Goldie / Ayah Marar / Dodge & Fuski / The Prototypes / The Strypes / Josh Butler / Leo Stannard / Monarchy / The Wytches / Loadstar / Evil Nine / He's My Brother She's My Sister / Janet Devlin / Eliza and The Bear / Deep Sea Arcade / Big Youth / Childhood / The Correspondents / Phildel / Findlay / Lovestarrs / Emily Burns / Joel Baker / Foamo / Mamas Gun / A.N.I.M.A.L. / Robyn Sherwell / Ben Caplan / Son of Dave / The Other Tribe / The Family Rain / Treetop Flyers / MistaJam / Farao / Dismantle / Phil Kieran / Elite Force / Keston Cobblers Club / Zane Lowe / Little Axe / Annie Eve / The Bombay Royale / Serafina Steer / Losers / Ava Leigh / Winston Francis / The Willows / Backbeat Soundsystem / Bobby Tank / Ethan Ash / Chainska Brassika / Illaman / London Afrobeat Collective / Das Kapital / Pixel Fist / Formidable Vegetable / Le Carousel / Sam Bradley / More Like Trees / Danni Nicholls / Subsource / Ruth Theodore / Z-Star / The Mariner's Children / Perhaps Contraption / Victoria & Jacob / Mojo Filter / They Say Jump / Solko / Dog Chocolate / Ladykillers / Rory Lyons / Lonesound / Eyes & No Eyes / Opera Chaotique / Joe Innes & The Cavalcade / House Of Hats / Parlour Flames / Rodigan / Dan Clews / The Caulfield Beats / The Magnus Puto / John Kennedy / Steve Hooker / Dog Legs / Babilondon / Aloosh / David Icke / Kit Rice / Folie Ordinaire / Natalie Ross / Dpplgngrs / Black Bombers / Jacksun Fear / Goldierocks / Eureka Stockade / John Blood & the Highlys / Toni Jarvis / Audio Razor / Jardares Por Fuera / Clark & Carter / Eddy Tm / Liz Lawerence / Phil Clifton / Sister Bliss / James Lavelle Show all bands
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Huntingdon Mill Hill Field Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 19, 2010
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
"Sierra Nevada World Music Festival" / Fat Freddy's Drop / Sarazino / Don Carlos / Gregory Isaacs / Alborosie / Ken Boothe / Big Youth / Soul Syndicate Band / Ooklah the Moc / Rootz Underground / Youssoupha Sidibe / Jahdan Blakkamoore / Messenjah Selah / Stone Love / Ras Kush Show all bands
Mendocino County Fairgrounds Boonville, California, United States
May 15, 2010 –
May 16, 2010
Virada Cultural 2010
The Temptations / Living Colour / Big Brother And The Holding Company / L.A. Guns / Céu / Booker T. Jones / Titãs / Pitty / Raimundos / Toquinho / Mallu Magalhães / Big Youth / Elza Soares / CPM 22 / Tulipa Ruiz / The Mothers Of Invention / Cidade Negra / Double You / Arlindo Cruz / Geraldo Azevedo / Krisiun / Zelia Duncan / Clinton Fearon / Hermeto Pascoal / Flora Purim / Pablo Moses / Airto Moreira / Karina Buhr / Velhas Virgens / Almir Guineto / Brothers of Brazil / Planta & Raiz / Tribo de Jah / Max de Castro / Reinaldo / Wilson Simoninha / Black Drawing Chalks / Clube Do Balanco / Barbarito Torres / Los Sebosos Postizos / Orlandivo / Macaco Bong / Cabal / Andre Abujamra / Sidney Magal / Nelson Sargento / Wanderlea / Blues Etilicos / Cabruera / Nito Mestre / Orquestra Brasileira De Música Jamaicana / Orquestra Sinfônica Do Estado De São Paulo / Pequeno Cidadão / Jair Rodrigues / Aeromoças E Tenistas Russas / Plastique Noir / Dicro / Xangai / Terra Celta / Vanusa / Elomar / Jerry Adriani / Leões De Israel / Simoninha / Camarones Orquestra Guitarrística / Edy Star / Sandália de Prata / Vital Farias / Fully Fullwood / Paulo Vanzolini / Orkestra Rumpilezz / Luis Caldas / Reinaldo, O Príncipe Do Pagode / Germano Mathias / Patrulha Do Espaço / Nervoso e os Calmantes / Caldo De Piaba / Galinha Preta / Scorpion Jack / Grupo Medusa / Glenn Leonard / Paulo Monarco / Angelo Maximo / Ras Bernardo / Rinoceronte / Orquestra Jazz Sinfônica / Locomotrom / Los Sebozos Postizos / Detetives / 4instrumental / Vendo 147 / Mama Gumbo / Diva Muffin / Banda Sinfônica Do Estado De São Paulo / Pedra Rara / Grand Mothers Show all bands
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Praça Julio Prestes São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Feb 20, 2010
Ragga Muffins Festival
"Ragga Muffins Festival" / Shaggy / Don Carlos / Frankie Paul / yellowman / Big Youth / Gramps Morgan / Ken Boothe / Lloyd Brown / Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew / Mystic Roots Band / Yellow Wall Dub Squad / The mighty diamonds
Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Apr 19, 2007
Big Youth / DJ Haze / Hawaiian Lyon / Scientist Moe's Alley Santa Cruz, California, United States
Apr 18, 2007
Big Youth / Scientist / Hawaiian Lyon The Independent San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 14, 2001 –
Jul 15, 2001
Essential Festival 2001
Bonobo / De La Soul / Public Enemy / Herbie Hancock / Mr. Scruff / Jurassic 5 / Biz Markie / The Freestylers / George Clinton / Dilated Peoples / Quantic / People Under the Stairs / Stereo MCs / Sizzla / Ozomatli / Ice-T / Masta Ace / black uhuru / Goldie / Jeru the Damaja / Rap / Third World / Andy C / Gil Scott-Heron / Ugly Duckling / Gilles Peterson / Lo Fidelity Allstars / Red Snapper / Big Youth / Mad Professor / The Nextmen / Macka B / Fingathing / Howie B / Roni Size Reprazent / Courtney Pine / Deadly Avenger / Scratch Perverts / Grooverider / Zion Train / Beat Junkies / Supernatural / Everton Blender / Hype / Fabio / Randall / Aspects / Mark B And Blade / Foreign Legion / Levi Roots / Q Bert / Rob Luis Show all bands
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Hackney Marshes London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 01, 1987
Reggae on the River 4
Marcia Griffiths / Chris Stanley with the Ark Angels / Big Youth / Mighty Diamonds / David Lindley and El Rayo X / Rod & The I-Deals / Las Malandras
French's Camp Piercy, California, United States
Aug 03, 1982 –
Aug 07, 1982
5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Big Youth / Israel Vibration / Stevie Wonder / The Gladiators / Third World / Toots & The Maytals / Chalice / Eek‐A‐Mouse / Yellowman / Blue Riddim Band / Deniece Williams / Judy Mowatt / Mutabaruka / One Vibe Band / Brigadier Jerry / Lee Van Cleef / Lloyd Parks / Marcia Griffiths / Michigan & Smiley / Steel Pulse / The Twinkle Brothers / The Mighty Diamonds Show all bands
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Jarrett Park Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Essential Festival 2001 on Jul 14, 2001 [687-small]

Essential Festival 2001
Jul 14 - 15, 2001
 London, England, United Kingdom
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [869-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [870-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [871-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [873-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [874-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [875-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [876-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [877-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982 on Aug 3, 1982 [878-small]

5th Annual REGGAE SUNSPLASH 1982
Aug 3 - 7, 1982
 Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Secret Garden Party 2013 on Jul 25, 2013 [135-small]

Secret Garden Party 2013
Jul 25 - 28, 2013
 Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Reggae
Ska
Dub
Dancehall
Roots Reggae
Rocksteady
Old School Dancehall
Roots
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:

2024 3 concerts
2023 2 concerts
2017 1 concert
2016 3 concerts
2015 1 concert
2013 1 concert
2010 3 concerts
2007 2 concerts
2001 1 concert
1987 1 concert
1982 1 concert

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Big Youth had?

Big Youth has had 19 concerts.

What genre is Big Youth?

Big Youth is most often considered to be Reggae, Ska, Dub, Dancehall, Roots Reggae, Rocksteady, Old School Dancehall, Roots, and Jamaican.

When was the last Big Youth concert?

The last Big Youth concert was on August 18, 2024 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, United States. The bands that performed were: Etana / Big Youth / Christopher Martin.

What setlist does Big Youth play live?

The songs that Big Youth performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 03, 1982 concert at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay, Jamaica:

  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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