Charles H.E. Campbell was the Director of Operations and Production for Reggae Sunsplash 2006. Described by his peers as a ‘no nonsense’ character, he is acclaimed for his years of meritorious contribution to Jamaica’s entertainment business landscape. Having worked under the Hon. Michael Manley as the Director of Culture from 1977-1981, Campbell moved on to work in the capacity of stage manager for Reggae Sunsplash from 1978-1982 and then as the renowned festival’s Director for Operations from 1984-1994. He has been affiliated with some of the largest and most successful events hosted on the island including Carifesta, the Harry Belafonti special (1979) and the Natalie Cole Live (1993) and the movie productions Country Man (1979-80) and Klash (1994).
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Since 1981 he has been hired as an independent producer for national independence shows including the National Festival Train (2002), National Independence Float Parade (2005). He has made a great contribution to the establishment of international standards in event production and promotion. He is most respected for his steadfast security and logistics services for special events and concert tours, including the World Telefood Telethon (1999), TNT One Love Bob Marley All Star Tribute (1999), Jamaica Agricultural Society’s Denbigh Agricultural Show (1999-2001 and 2005), Sting (2004), JCDC Festival events (2001-2005), One Love Peace Concert (2005) and Welcome to Jamrock (2005). Over the years, Mr. Campbell has given lectures on the vast and varied development of Jamaica’s musical forms, as well as the entertainment business and event production. He is an entertainment consultant and a regular contributor to the Jamaica Observer news publication. A number of his articles are posted in his blog and are vivid discussions on and chronicles of the history and contemporary developments in Reggae music and the Reggae music industry in Jamaica and explore opinions on the products (albums and events), players and the business.
