Jorge Celedón supports Vallenato Composers Festival

Vallenato singer Jorge Celedón has confirmed his sponsorship for the Amateur category of the 49th National Festival of Vallenato Music Composers. The event is scheduled to take place in San Juan del Cesar, La Guajira, from December 17 to 20, 2026.

Álvaro Álvarez, president of the festival organization, announced that Celedón and his manager, Ponchito Castro, met to finalize financial support aimed at promoting new talent and strengthening the generational succession of Vallenato composers. This edition of the festival will honor Alfredo Gutiérrez and Silvio Brito.

The musical lineup includes performances by Poncho Zuleta, ‘El Cocha’ Molina, Diego Daza, Rolando Ochoa, José Jorge Oñate, and Álvaro López. Other scheduled artists include Silvestre Dangond, Jean Carlos Centeno, Ronal Urbina, Beto Zabaleta, and the urban duo Criss & Ronny.