Theme: Toward a Reggae Hall of Fame: Celebrating Great Jamaican Music.

The 2012 First International Reggae Poster Contest (RPC) began in December 27, 2011 with the goal of discovering fresh Reggae Poster designs from around the world. Interest in the contest grew significantly over the 4-month run with a total of 1,142 submissions from 80 countries. The contest winners were chosen from 370 finalists by a distinguished panel of judges known for their creativity and commitment to design including: Luba Lukova (USA), Andrew Lewis (Canada), and Yossi Lemel (Israel).

Thoroughly impressed with the outcome of the competition, the RPC organizers are excited to announce that the international jury committee has selected the three finalist and the 100 best posters.

The winners are:

1st Place: Alon Braier, of Israel, for his “Roots Of Dub” poster

2nd Place: Zafer Lehimler, of Turkey, for his “Reggae Star” poster

3rd Place: Rosario Nocera, of Italy, for his “Riddim is Freedom” design

1 – Alon Braier – Israel

2 – zafer lehimler – Turkey

3 – Rosario Nocera – Italy

The winning designs for the First International Reggae Poster Contest will be featured on the RPC website. For additional information and to view the full 100 best posters, please visit: www.reggaepostercontest.com/winners/winners2012/

The objective of the First International Reggae Poster Competition is to enhance awareness of Reggae music and celebrate its positive impact on the world. The term Reggae encompasses all the popular Jamaican musical genres including; Ska, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Dub, Dancehall and the unique Jamaican Soundsystem.

The 100 best posters submitted offer a glimpse into how the world views the positive energy of Reggae. The contest organizers and partners are pleased by the responses from several participating countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Côte d’Ivoire, China, Estonia, Israel, India, Russia, Malta, Pakistan, Jamaica, Vietnam, Turkey, Libya, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. The diverse entries are a powerful testament to the global reach and love for Reggae music.

This vision is intended to encapsulate all the achievements of Reggae in a contemporary iconic architecture. More than a contest, this event is a platform to share our mission with the world and a vehicle toward realizing the establishment of the Reggae Hall of Fame in Kingston, Jamaica. The Reggae Hall of Fame will be a monument to the achievements of Jamaica’s popular music and culture, and the world’s first museum of such magnitude to celebrate the living heritage of Reggae music.

Funds will also be used to support the amazing work of a historic and wonderful Jamaican institution, the Alpha Boys’ School. The Alpha Boys’ School is a jewel in the center of Kingston, which shines all over Jamaica through the music of its graduates. The school has had decades of success helping young Jamaicans become talented, and even world-renowned, musicians. Without this amazing institution and its successful music program, styles like Ska, Rocksteady, Dub and Roots Reggae music may not have been invented.

4 – Tomasz Bartz – Poland

5 – Taj Francis – Jamaica

6 – Jorge-Dávalos-Cordova – Bolivia

7 – Blaine Levy – US

8 – Matt Vearncombe – UK

9 – Tomasz Bartz – Poland

10 – Dimitris Evagelou – Greece

11 – Gonzalo Gómez Gaggero – Uruguay

12 – Sergio Ortiz Aguilar – Mexico

13 – Giacomo Viviani – Italy

14 – Miguel Cachia – Malta

15 – EdicsonJose Nieto Baez A.K.A. Mr. Magenta – Spain

16 – Alejandro Franseschini – Canada

17 – Daniele Ascione – Italy

18 – Dane Kemper – South Africa

19 – Gamma Jam Jam – Mexico

20 – Mary Wagner – US

21 – Sonia and Gabriel Díaz and Martinez – Spain

22 – Yura Nikolaev – Russia

23 – Vilmas Narecionis – Lithuania

24 – EuiJong Lee – SouthKorea

25 – Michael Clarke – UK

26 – Jonathan Vizcuña – US

27 – ONUR AŞKIN – Turkey

28 – Katie McClure – US

29 – Krzysztof Grudzinski – Poland

30 – Andrea Caligiuri – Italy