<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rum Island Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A premium food and music festival bringing global sounds, top-tier eats, and island culture together. Join the Priority Access List for early ticket u]]></description><link>https://www.rumislandfest.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rumislandfest.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[THE SOUND OF RUM ISLAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the headliners… before the big moments… there’s the sound. Rum Island is built on music that moves people — not just for a set, but for the entire day. From the second the gates open to the last track of the night, the energy never drops. This is where the DJs and selectors take control. Dancehall. Soca. Afrobeats. Reggae. Kompa. Every genre, every transition, every set is part of how the experience flows. This isn’t about waiting for one performance. It’s about constant movement. The...]]></description><link>https://www.rumislandfest.com/post/the-sound-of-rum-island</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d721d2c55f668b5305e3cd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:51:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d94cbba4043d453dae7067c768baa1e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tamika Jackson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SECOND ARTIST DROP: AYETIAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[The energy keeps building. Rum Island Festival officially announces Ayetian as the next artist joining the lineup for July 11 in Atlanta. If you know, you know. Ayetian brings a different kind of presence — sharp delivery, real energy, and a sound that hits exactly where it needs to. This isn’t background music. This is the kind of performance that shifts the crowd and keeps the momentum going from start to finish. And that’s the intention behind every addition to this lineup. We’re not...]]></description><link>https://www.rumislandfest.com/post/second-artist-drop-ayetian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7217f89f9e676eca2c1b2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:48:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a507c_32e7809130394deebe148156d7191a88~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tamika Jackson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: AIDONIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tone is officially set. Rum Island Festival is proud to announce Aidonia as one of our headlining artists for July 11 in Atlanta. This is where the energy starts to take shape. Aidonia brings a sound that represents real dancehall — the kind that moves crowds, shifts energy, and creates moments you don’t forget. His presence alone changes the pace of the entire event. And that’s exactly the point. Rum Island isn’t building a lineup based on hype. We’re building it based on impact. Every...]]></description><link>https://www.rumislandfest.com/post/first-artist-announcement-aidonia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7214989f9e676eca2c129</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:47:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a507c_6f6b25e6d31845798d292de0eea565c3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_989,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tamika Jackson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WE’RE BUILDING MORE THAN AN EVENT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rum Island is not being put together like a typical festival. Every part of this experience is intentional. From the moment you enter, you’re stepping into something layered — music, food, culture, and atmosphere all moving together. You’ll feel it in the layout. You’ll see it in the details. You’ll hear it from every corner of the park. Island Eats brings the flavors. The Rum Bar sets the tone. VIP Island creates a different level of access. The main stage carries the energy. Each space was...]]></description><link>https://www.rumislandfest.com/post/we-re-building-more-than-an-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7202aa51db32c14c17fdd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:44:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7b3451ff84c8426f82f053bd550624b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tamika Jackson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE START OF RUM ISLAND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rum Island didn’t start as a flyer.  It  didn’t start with a lineup. It started with a vision. The goal was simple — bring the energy of the Caribbean into a space that feels intentional, elevated, and unforgettable. Not just music. Not just food. The full experience. Atlanta has the audience. The culture.The energy. But there hasn’t been anything that brings it all together like this. So we built it. From the ground up, every part of Rum Island is being designed to feel like a moment. The...]]></description><link>https://www.rumislandfest.com/post/the-start-of-rum-island</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d71fb6a51db32c14c17e8c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:41:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4a507c_db4ecd6ca5304648b05697bc32fe5160~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tamika Jackson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>