Experience the King of Lovers’ Rock: Beres Hammond & Friends Live at NJPAC – Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Jason Robinson
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 9
Get ready for a night of pure soulful magic as reggae legend Beres Hammond takes the stage at Prudential Hall inside the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 8 PM. This highly anticipated concert, titled Beres Hammond & Friends, promises an unforgettable evening of classic reggae rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, and feel-good vibes — the kind only Beres can deliver.
With nearly four decades of musical excellence under his belt, Beres Hammond remains the quintessential voice of lovers' rock, a subgenre of reggae that fuses soulful melodies with themes of love, hope, and unity. As Beres himself famously says, “I don’t sing for charts, I sing for hearts.”
🌟 A Night of Iconic Music and Star Power
Fans can expect to sing, sway, and dance to a full setlist of timeless hits including:
“Rockaway”
“Tempted to Touch”
“What One Dance Can Do”
“I Feel Good”
“One Love, One Life”
And the night doesn’t stop there — Beres will be joined by two incredible special guests who are set to elevate the energy and excitement:
Marcia Griffiths– is a Jamaican singer best known for the 1989 remix of her single "Electric Boogie", which serves as the music for the four-wall "Electric Slide" line dance. It is the best-selling single of all time by a female reggae singer.
Baby Cham – is a Jamaican-born dancehall singer, mostly known for his 2006 single "Ghetto Story" from his major label debut album of the same name, a song which led to multiple "story" songs by other artists in a similar vein. He is currently signed to Atlantic Records, and was known as Baby Cham until 2005. He is still called Baby Cham by his Jamaican fans and fans from around the world despite the name change.
🎤 More Than a Concert – It’s a Celebration
Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to Beres’ music, this performance at NJPAC is more than just a show — it’s a full-on celebration of love, life, and legacy. Hammond’s unique ability to blend roots reggae, dancehall, R&B, funk, and soul has made him a household name across the Caribbean diaspora and beyond.
His critically acclaimed album One Love, One Life was hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the best albums of a four-decade-long career,” and his continued success on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart proves that his music resonates now more than ever.
📍 Venue & Ticket Information
Event: Beres Hammond & Friends
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Prudential Hall at NJPAC
Address: One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Tickets: Starting at $78.50🎟️
On Sale Now at NJPAC.org or by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)
Tickets can also be purchased in person at the NJPAC Box Office.
📲 Stay Connected
Follow NJPAC for event updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more:
Instagram & Twitter: @NJPAC
Facebook: facebook.com/NJPAC
YouTube: NJPACtv
Website: njpac.org
Hashtag: #NJPAC
Whether you're dancing in the aisles, singing every word, or simply soaking in the love-infused atmosphere, Beres Hammond & Friends at NJPAC will be one of the most soul-stirring nights of the summer. Don’t miss this chance to witness a true reggae legend in his element, surrounded by friends, fans, and the music that has shaped generations.
Get your tickets now and let Beres sing straight to your heart.
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