Events
Celebrating exhibitions, tributes, and special events honouring the life and music of Dennis Brown.
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Dennis Brown Walk of Music Commemoration
17 March 2026
Dennis Brown was honoured with a commemorative paving stone on the Harlesden Walk of Music in London, celebrating his extraordinary contribution to reggae and British music culture. The stone was unveiled by his widow, Mrs. Yvonne Brown, alongside their children, Dennis Brown II and Marla Brown. Located outside Harlesden Library, the tribute proudly recognizes his enduring legacy as the "Crown Prince of Reggae."
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The V&A Museum: The Music is Black Exhibition
18 April 2026
Dennis Brown was featured in The Music Is Black: A British Story, the inaugural exhibition at V&A East celebrating 125 years of Black British music. Showcasing artists who helped shape Britain's musical and cultural landscape, the exhibition highlights Dennis Brown's lasting influence alongside rare artefacts and historical collections.
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Harlesden Walk of Music Celebration
1 July 2026
Held on International Reggae Day and the 27th anniversary of Dennis Brown's passing, this special outdoor celebration honours the Harlesden Walk of Music award recipients. Hosted by the Reggae Fraternity, the event celebrates reggae's enduring contribution to British culture while paying tribute to Dennis Brown's lasting influence on artists and listeners alike.