BIO
From Piano to Pan
Justin began playing the piano at age 5, but at the age of 9, he discovered a newfound love for the tenor steelpan. For 8 years, he played a variety of gigs with the CITIMUSIC Band, a contemporary band consisting of keyboardists, guitarists, bass and drums. Throughout the years, he emerged as the lead steelpan in the group and has created a reputation for himself across Jamaica and the world as a talented young musician.
"To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable"
Ludwig van Beethoven
PAST EVENTS
Looking Back
LET'S TALK: A MINI SERIES ABOUT THE JAMAICAN CREATIVE INDUSTRY
Weekly, January 22, 2021 - February 12, 2021
Justin engaged with multiples creatives on Instagram Live across Jamaica including Naomi Cowan, Tessellated, Runkus and Yannick Reid to discuss the need for greater investment in the creative industry in Jamaica and the disparity in creative education that pervades Jamaican society. Check out the conversation on Instagram! (@justinlowemusic).
ITHACA COLLEGE "INTERFASHIONAL NIGHT" 2020
February 27, 2020
Representing Jamaica's culture, Justin played "Toast" by Koffee and an arrangement of "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley as a tribute for his 75th Birthday Celebration. The performance was well received and gave the audience a vibe of the Caribbean all the way in Ithaca.
MR & MS CAMPIONITE 2017
January 13, 2017
In the 2017 staging of Campion College's annual Mr. & Ms. Campionite competition, Justin performed a medley of songs starting by playing Justin Bieber's "Purpose" on the piano, followed by "Rock With You" by Michael Jackson on the alto saxophone. He finished the electrifying set with a medley of"Starboy" by The Weeknd, "Fake Love" by Drake, "Monstah Winer" by Kerwin Du Bois and "We Still a Win" by Popcaan all on the steelpan. At the end of the night, he was crowned Mr. Campionite 2017.
JUSTIN AS A STUDENT
"A maverick both inside and outside the classroom"
Justin was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica and attended Hopefield Preparatory and Campion College. At Campion College, Justin graduated as top boy in his class with recognition for outstanding contribution to music at the institution. In the CSEC examinations, Justin was also recognized as the Top Performer at Campion College for 2018, earning himself the Avinash Potluri Scholarship to attend 6th Form at Campion. In his fifth form year, Justin won the title "Mr. Campionite 2017" and in 2018 he founded "The Mr. & Ms. Campionite Foundation" as a platform for past and present title-holders to do community work in the school and wider Jamaican society. In 2019, Justin graduated from Campion College 6th Form after being appointed to serve as Headboy for the 2018-19 academic year. He also served as the President of the Campion College Steel Orchestra for 2018-19. He is currently (2021) studying Economics at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
JUSTIN "OFF THE PAN"
Justin is the second child of three brothers and is an avid reggae music listener. His inspiration comes from artistes such as Chronixx and Chance the Rapper, and he's known to always play reggae music when given the aux.