To represent the interests of our members, foster their economic and professional growth while contributing to the development of Jamaica and Jamaica’s music industry.

Key Objectives:

• To unite and further the common interests of all individuals, institutions, organisations and firms directly and indirectly involved in music and the music industry in Jamaica.
• To promote and provide opportunities for the continued development of Members by facilitating access to networking, education, training and capacity building.
• To facilitate access to information about all possible financial support and opportunities available within the public and private sectors locally and overseas for Members.
• To provide a forum for Members to discuss industry concerns and opportunities and, where relevant, to lobby The Jamaican government and its agencies to protect and preserve the industry and its members.
• To canvas and lobby international organisations, agencies and foreign governments in collaborative efforts.
• To reposition Jamaica as the centre of the global Reggae movement and culture.
• To commence the complex process of repatriating our musical birthright and patrimony.
• To play a lead role in the annual planning and organising of reggae month, including its program and activities.
• To be an exemplary global music community for broadly increasing the economic, social and cultural wealth of Jamaica and JARIA’s members in particular.