Sharon Marley Drops Single Island, Announces Firebird Release Party in Fort Myers

Sharon Marley released a new single, "Island," and announced "The Marley Legacy Experience," an intimate album release celebration set for Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Millennial Brewing Company in Downtown Fort Myers. The announcement and single release were distributed March 6, 2026.

"Island" features Cedella Marley and Rica Newell and was released March 6, 2026 as an early preview of Sharon Marley’s debut solo album, Firebird. Press materials describe the track as one that "offers an early glimpse into the spirit of her upcoming album Firebird and builds momentum toward the official album release celebration in Fort Myers."

The Millennial Brewing Company event at 1811 Royal Palm Avenue is being presented as a tightly curated experience rather than a standard stage show. Event copy calls it "an intimate, curated Music & Conversation Experience designed to honor the release of Sharon Marley’s debut solo album, Firebird, in a refined and limited setting." Organizers emphasize that "this is not a traditional concert" and that "you are not simply attending a show. You are stepping into a premiere moment."

Capacity for "The Marley Legacy Experience" is strictly limited to 300 guests, with VIP access capped at 60 people. VIP ticket holders will receive a private meet-and-greet opportunity, and the event page warns "no additional seating will be released" and that "early arrival is strongly encouraged." The venue is described in event listings as being located "in the heart of the River District" and as one of Southwest Florida’s premier live music destinations.

The event is produced by Rick Rhodes of Media Alert Press. Organizers note that the album release celebration is a single premiere moment and that "this is not part of a touring circuit." Tickets are available through Eventbrite under the listing "Sharon Marley – Official Firebird Album Release Celebration| Fort Myers, FL." Public materials do not list a start time or ticket prices.

Sharon Marley is billed in promotional copy as a three-time Grammy Award winning Jamaican vocalist, educator, and cultural steward who was born in Kingston, Jamaica and began her career as a teenager performing with her siblings as The Melody Makers. In promotional remarks included with the announcement, Marley said, "Firebird marks a new chapter in my journey as an artist, and I’m grateful to celebrate its official release with the community in Fort Myers, Florida."

With the March 6 single release and the April 4 release celebration at Millennial Brewing Company, Marley is positioning Firebird as a concentrated, legacy-focused premiere. The format, limited audience size, and VIP meet-and-greet suggest a night aimed at presence and connection rather than a broad touring kickoff, and "Island" will serve as the first public taste of that new solo chapter.