Star-studded Line-Up for Demarco’s Birthday Celebration

Monday, September 22, 2014

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ome Saturday, September 27th the Lime Light Entertainment Complex in Half Way Tree will be transformed with a kaleidoscope of activities as Dancehall star Demarco unveils his inaugural birthday celebrations hosted by True Gift Entertaiment (TGE).

Aptly titled ‘GOOD BOOK’, the event coined from his current chart topper will feature some of the biggest names in the local entertainment space, including a plethora of surprise performers bolstered by musical selections courtesy of in-demand jocks ZJ Liquid, Richie Feelings, Boom Boom & Harry Hype, Foota Hype, CD Fantasy Sound, Hotta Maestro and Demarco’s own official dj Slaughta Global from the popular U.S based Half Crazy Sound out of Boston.

According to event organizers one of the major highlights of the night will be a female dance contest for the now viral ladies anthem ‘Puppy Tail’ where the top three contestants will collectively walk away with almost One Hundred Thousands ($100,000) in cash and prices on the night.

Currently enjoying one of the best years of his career Demarco says he’ll be giving patrons a reprieve due to the current back to school challenges by offering a subsidized cost at the gate. Women will be charged $500 in a 2 for 1 deal while men will pay a nominal five hundred ($500) Jamaican dollars to gain admission.

“There will be a lot of excitement and surprises on the night so patrons should come out to enjoy themselves and see what we have in store for them. I don’t want to say too much, but I promise it will be a memorable occasion for all in attendance.” – Demarco added

Meanwhile, with an upsurge in popularity and an amassment of current hits such as ‘Good Book’ ‘Bad Gyal Anthem’, ‘Put The Duppy Pon Yuh’, ‘Build A Vibes’, ‘Lazy Body’ and ‘Ride’ Demarco is prepping for a busy schedule over the upcoming Heroes Weekend. The singer recently returned from Suriname and French Guiana amid shooting the second season of his now popular online series ‘Talk Yuh Mind’ which is available via his official Youtube channel at Youtube.com/Demarcolife.

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Mavado, Kerwin Du Bois and Internet Sensation Trabass to Headline BRT Weekend

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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RT weekend is now officially “Turnt Up”;  the release of the first day host line up has something for everyone; A notable Reggae Artist, a Soca Favorite and a Comedian. The early party for Friday, November 7th will be the first time the hottest Yacht party in Jamaica comes stateside as Beach Bumz has joined BRT. In this incarnation of the event, it will be a beach and poolside event. Later that evening is a star-studded line-up headlined by We The Best Music Group/ Cash Money Records Recording Artist Mavado.

In addition to the Gully God, BRT has added a Soca flavor with the addition of one of Trinidad’s most sought after artists Kerwin Du Bois; rounding out the hosting duties the very hilarious Trabass boasting over 230,000 internet subscribers to his channel on YouTube. When asked about the line-up CEO Hans Mullings stated: “we wanted to create something for everyone and this is just the beginning, we have some other announcements and I think people will be really looking forward to the weekend”.

Kerwin Du Bois

BRT Weekend has also revealed its Miss BRT Model Search Semi-Finalists on www.brtweekend.com and the response is nothing short of over-whelming. The organizers are extremely pleased with the over 500 ladies that sent pictures and biographies to be considered for the Miss BRT crown. Now the fun begins these ladies will now be judged by the cyber community and the 6 Finalists and 2 Runner-Ups will be revealed at a lavish BRT Launch Party in one of South Florida’s premiere party destinations; Club Euro located at 120 SW 3rd Ave in beautiful Downtown Ft Lauderdale in Las Olas. The 6 Finalists will then represent each party during the BRT Weekend from NOV 7th- 9^th, 2014 with the winner being revealed at the final party Day Dreams White Sands where she will receive $1000 USD and begin her 1 year reign.

 

BRT Weekend, entering its 3rd year has become a must attend event for the elite in the Caribbean community. Over its run the event has had attendees from Jamaica and as far as England and Canada and of course all over the U.S. The weekend, which features 6 all-inclusive parties highlighted by Day Dreams and Xtreme Wet‘N Wild, both parties that are part of the successful Dream Weekend in Jamaica, WI. More information about the Miss BRT Model Search and BRT weekend you can log on to the event website www.BRTWEEKEND.com for additional images, please refer to BRT weekend (Instagram) BRT Weekend (Facebook) and for Press Credentials for BRT Weekend 2014 email BRTWEEKENDINFO@Gmail.com

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Samantha J, Shaggy,Beenie Man, Barrington Levy and More For New York On June 29th

Friday, June 13, 2014

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ust added to the DJ Willie Daniels star studded birthday celebrations are the young star Samantha J who recently signed a with Columbia Records, and Reggae singer Collie Buddz. They will join multi- platinum artist Shaggy and dancehall King Beenie Man, legendary Barrington Levy, dancehall princess Tifa, crooner Da'Ville, Zhavea, Adventerous on June 29th, 2014 in New York.

The event will be hosted by DJ Norie of POWER 105FM, while Music will be provided by the iconic Mister Cee, popular sound system Afrique Sounds and Tropical Blendz.

Early Bird Special 300 Limited Tickets $25 Purchase Tickets Online at Event Brite

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Third World, Maxi Priest, Brigadeer Jerry for Connecticut's Star Wave Organic Music Festival

Thursday, June 12, 2014

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ard and Broad International Pairs Healthy Living with Reggae Woodbury, CT. - June 17, 2014 - The first annual "Star Wave Organic Music Festival" happens on August 23, 2014 at Ski Tubing Park in Woodbury, Connecticut. Among those slated to perform are International Reggae Band, Third World, Maxi Priest, Stick Figure, Junie Ranks, Brigadeer Jerry, Tasha T and Empress Ayeola. The theme, "Let Your Food be Your Medicine" will be further advanced through on site vendors with organic wares, food and drinks. Gates to the venue will open at 11:00 a.m. and the show begins at 3:00 pm.

Yard and Broad International is a United States based concert promotions company. According to its Principal, Dennis Reid, "utilizing a traditionally organic music as Reggae to promote well being and natural eating just seems right". After twenty-three years as a promoter of Reggae music, The Star Wave Organic Music Festival raises the bar for the veteran entertainment businessman. For the first time. Reid has found a way to team both his passions (healthy living and music). The Yard and Broad outfit has successfully staged concerts in New York City, Upstate New York and in Jamaica. 

Sponsors of the event include, Bertie's Restaurant, a staple of the Waterbury business community for over twenty years; Ticket Fly, Events R Us Online, Relax Resort, KuttingEdge Media and Publicity, WEBE Radio, Gaddamaweh Productions, Uhuru Boys Studios and NICKII DESIGNS. Ski Tubing Park has been a concert site for more than forty years.

 

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Maxi Priest to Perform at Caribbean Fashionweek Closing Night

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

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ritish reggae icon Maxi Priest will perform live at CFW 2014, scheduled for June 11-16 in Kingston Jamaica. Maxi joins a long list of international celebrities and superstars who have appeared and performed at the event since its inception in 2001. Other CFW notables include Kelly Rowland, Eve, Nia Long, Brian McKnight, Morgan Heritage, Machel Montana, Joe, Sheila E and Johnny Gill.

Maxi will perform on Sunday, June 15 at the closing night of the shows.  Priest's first major album was the self-titled Maxi Priest (1988), which, along with his cover of Cat Stevens’ Wild World, established him as one of the top British reggae singers. He is one of only two British reggae acts (along with UB40) to have an American Billboard number one Close to You in 1990. A duet with Roberta Flack, Set The Night to Music, reached the American Top Ten in 1991.

CFW returns for its 14th staging this year with a new format, a slew of innovations, chief of which is the new online shopping experience, Shopcaribbeanfashion.com designed to introduce and export the crème of the region’s fashion design talent to an international audience. The CFW team has partnered with Jessica Huie, founder of London agency JH Public Relations (www.jhpr.co.uk) and international branding expert Kubi Springer (www.shebuildsbrands.com) to launch Shopcaribbeanfashion.com, introduce an on-site shopping at CFW, and develop the brand’s business forum, which takes place on the morning of June 14, prior to the evening’s fashion show.

CFW welcomes designers from all over the world. Regions as far a field as Africa and Australia have presented collections on the Caribbean’s premier fashion runway. A plethora of top stylists has also come from Europe and the Americas. The Caribbean’s finest, including Cedella Marley’s Catch a Fire, Meiling and Sandra Kennedy are among the 100 plus designers who have shown collections at CFW since 2001. Special guest designers have included the London-based and internationally regarded Jamaican, Jessica Ogden, British young designer of the year Kelly Jade Nichols, Nana Boateng and the Vogue acclaimed Gavin Douglas.

CFW is the largest, most far reaching and strategically important fashion event in the region. Pulse has developed an event of a high international standard to showcase the best of the Caribbean’s designers, as well as other world regarded stylists from various parts of the globe. Approximately 50 designers from 20 countries participate each year. The CFW Business Forum, Exhibition, superstar concert performances, supermodels, after parties, tours and workshops will all continue in 2014.

Since its inception in 2001, Caribbean Fashionweek has been the main catalyst for Caribbean fashion industry development. An ambitious project, CFW has brought the world of fashion to the region, as it seeks to focus international attention on what the Caribbean has to offer, while at the same time, working with stakeholders to build capacity and generate business for Caribbean stylists. The launch of Shopcaribbeanfashion.com is set to help transform the catwalk creativity into a platform for designers to commercialize their talents and reach international audiences through the E-commerce site.

Caribbean Fashion Week Founder Kingsley Cooper said;

“We are all extremely excited about the evolution of CFW. This year’s event will give designers an opportunity to sell their collections not just to the attendees at the venue, but to a global audience. It is a return to the true essence of what Caribbean Fashionweek is about – empowering designers to create commercial business opportunities from their talent and drive export opportunities.  We are delighted to have Jessica Huie and Kubi Springer invest their talent and dedication to the Shopcaribbeanfashion initiative. CFW 2014 signifies an imperative evolution of the brand.”

See www.caribbeanfashionweek.com and www.Shopcaribbeanfashion.com for further information

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Powerhouse Designers For Caribbean Fashionweek 2014

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

 

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014 will be a year of firsts for CFW, which is no easy accomplishment for an event in its 14th year of fashion innovation and excellence.

Designers showing, include Trinidad & Tobago’s Claudia Pegus and Meiling, the UK’s Alicia Mullings, Jamaica’s Juliette Dyke of Julan and New York fashion house Hope Wade Designs.

These particular designers will also be taking part in the new online shopping experience, Shopcaribbeanfashion.com designed to introduce and export the crème of the region’s fashion design talent to an international audience. The CFW team has partnered with Jessica Huie, founder of London agency JH Public Relations (www.jhpr.co.uk) and international branding expert Kubi Springer (www.shebuildsbrands.com) to launch Shopcaribbeanfashion.com, introduce on-site shopping at CFW, and develop the brand’s business forum, which takes place on the morning of June 14, prior to the evening’s fashion show.

Claudia Pegus has truly earned her place in Caribbean fashion history. For over three decades, she has been internationally known for her signature designs featuring handmade embroidery work on various types of silk and other luxury fabrics. Her creations are wider in content, context and appeal, but these luxury pieces are the core of her CPFS label. Claudia is the recipient of Trinidadian national honours, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence and Remarkable Contributions to the Caribbean Fashion Industry. She is also a CFW Caribbean master designer awardee.

Today when one thinks of fashion in the Caribbean, one name cannot be escaped…Meiling. Meiling is a graduate of the Lucie Clayton School of Design in London, England, but continues to learn and be inspired by the world and by the melting pot that is her base, Trinidad. Best loved for her ability to weave passion, confidence, sensuality, wit and individuality into her clothes. Twice a year Meiling produces two dynamic and breathtaking retail collections, guaranteed to set the town talking and aspiring to the Meiling look.

London based Designer Alicia Mullings found her talent in fashion design and pursued her aspirations back in early 2010, after she was made redundant from her specialist/qualified role as a sound operator in television. When Alicia is designing she is inspired by everyday people, nature, and a desire to be influential in encouraging positive attitudes in what can feel like a “negative world.”

Juliette Andrea Dyke

Jamaican designer, Juliette Andrea Dyke gracefully blends her fascination with history and a broad spectrum of influences, from art to nature, into coherent and flowing designs. Julan pairs the 50s silhouette with her signature shantung silk, cotton and linen for a contemporary natural yet eye-grabbing look.

Just a peak into what Caribbean Fashionweek 2014 has to offer this June 11-16th, Kingston, Jamaica.

 

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Annual Hair Affair Beauty Expo Begins Tomorrow In Anguilla

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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hursday, June 5th is the start of the 2nd annual Hair Affair Beauty Expo in beautiful Anguilla. This year’s host is Tahiry Jose from VH1's Love and Hip Hop New York.

Some of the best hair and fashion stylists in America will be teaching and showcasing some of today's newest styling techniques for the everyday person.

You can register for classes and seminars at HairAffairbeautyexpo.com.

 

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BRT Weekend Is Back In The Florida Keys

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

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RT Weekend has just revealed a package that allows patrons to pay a low down payment and initiation fee and spread the cost of their tickets over the months.

 BRT Weekend, entering its 3rd year has become a must attend event for the elite in the Caribbean community. Over its run the event has had attendees from Jamaica and as far as England and Canada and of course all over the U.S. The weekend, which features 6 all-inclusive parties highlighted by Day Dreams and Xtreme Wet ‘N Wild, both parties that are part of the successful Dream Weekend in Jamaica West Indies, exclusive after parties and excursions.

BRT Weekend Party Goer

The organizers decided that this year they would expand the brand by offering a payment plan; CEO Hans P. Mullings stated, “We want to give everyone a chance to enjoy a vacation and if by spreading out the payments more people can do so then we will make it happen”.

BRT Weekend Party Goer

More information about the payment plan and ticket prices can be found on the event website www.BRTWEEKEND.com   Friday, November, 7th to Sunday, November 9th

In the Florida Keys  ( islamorada ) . For additional images please refer to BRT Weekend (Instagram) BRT Weekend (Facebook), and for Press Credentials for BRT Weekend 2014 email BRTWEEKENDINFO@Gmail.com

BRT Weekend Party Goer

 

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‘Caribbean Style & Culture’ – Events, Washington D.C, June 25th - June 29th, 2014

Sunday, June 1, 2014

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hat may be described as one of the largest and most distinguished series of events to celebrate ‘Caribbean Heritage Month’ in the United States, Washington, D.C based Karib Nation, Inc.’s ‘Caribbean Style & Culture’ , now in its fifth year, will feature a plethora of activities to include its signature Fashion Showcase and Awards ceremony on June 27th at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center-University of Maryland College Park Campus, the introduction of ‘Couture In The Park’ on June 29th at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park and for the second year, select invitees and their guests will also be invited to the Whitehouse following a visit with the Congressional Black Caucus Leadership. The visit to the Whitehouse follows a private invitation only VIP Reception hosted by the Country of Bahamas, at the Bahamas Consulate General’s Office in Washington, D.C.

Karib Nation, Inc. is a registered non-profit 501(c) (3) organization devoted to promoting social and economic prosperity, cultural enrichment and diversity throughout the Caribbean community represented in the Washington, D.C area and its environs. In keeping with its mandate, this year’s Fashion showcase will feature one of the most diverse contingent of design talent representing sixteen of the Caribbean’s leading and emerging designers including Fashion Awards recipients Theodore Elyett of the Bahamas winner of Jamaica’s Fashion Design Competition Mission Catwalk, Sharleen Lagon from St. Lucia, Ashley Martin from Jamaica, Helmer Joseph from Haiti, Shaun Griffith-Perez of Trinidad & Tobago and noted designer, Edwind D’Angelo of South American heritage, showcasing his Columbian inspired threads.

 

To ensure a high caliber production, Karib Nation tapped renowned Fashion Show producer, Glenroy March of House of D’Marsh to produce the much anticipated fashion showcase events. The production team also includes Erika Evans, Master Stylist/Colorist, EJE International and Maisie Dunbar, Celebrity Cosmetic Professional. Barbados Tourism Authority is the main sponsor of this event. For a complete list of Sponsors, Participating Designers, Ticket Information and Venues; please visit the Karib Nation website (www.karibnation.org - www.caribbeanstyleandculture.com)

 

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Machel Montano set to ‘Float’ during NYC’s Memorial Weekend

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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resh off a highly successful and memorable 2014 Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season, Soca megastar Machel Montano will ignite the ‘Big Apple’ on Memorial Weekend with his dynamic presence for the 2nd installment of the aptly titled “Float”.

The concert event touted as the ‘Ultimate Yacht Experience’ will take place on NYC's Memorial Weekend, May 23rd, 24th and 25th onboard the luxurious, multi-level, Infinity Yacht (The Largest Luxury boat on the US east coast) and will feature 3 separate nights of rare, on the seas, full band performances by the 2014 International Soca Monarch and his HD band

Presented by promoters Jay Upscale Marketing and SOB’s Concert Cruises, the 2014 edition of Float is already causing high anticipation in the 5 boroughs of New York and much like 2013, is expected to attract audiences (Caribbean and Non-Caribbean alike) from various parts of the North-American Diaspora. According to the organizers, the goal is to again present Caribbean entertainment at its highest quality in a classy atmosphere with a picturesque ocean backdrop.

Montano, who is also T&T’s 2014 Road March Champion, has previously performed in such high profile NYC establishments as Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall and will bring to Float his unique, vibrant performance style and his extensive catalogue of Soca classics and current hits. These include ‘Ministry of Road’, ‘Happiest Man Alive’, ‘One More Time’, ‘The Fog’, ‘Bottle of Rum’ and the event’s title track ‘Float’.

Machel Montano poses (centre) with his fellow HD band mates onboard the the luxurious Infinity Yacht in NYC

Joining Machel for these massive Memorial Weekend shows are his longtime HD band mates Patrice Roberts and Farmer Nappy as well as Walshy Fire from the internationally renowned DJ Collective, Major Lazer.

Much like Machel, Jay Upscale Marketing continues to place all efforts into bringing Caribbean entertainment to its rightful place in the global mainstream market. The entity is renowned for producing previous creative Caribbean events in North-America such as: Machel Montano Live at Roseland Ballroom, Manhattan, the ‘Run Away’ Miami Carnival cool down Miami to Bahamas cruise, The ‘Timeless Concert’ at Stage 48, Manhattan featuring Kes and Maxi Priest and the popular weekly ‘Caribbean Fridays’ at Club Element, Manhattan.

Experience the high voltage energy of Machel Montano HD at ‘Float’ on May 23rd, 24th and 25th onboard the Infinity Yacht, NYC from 8pm.

 

For additional information on ‘Float’, please visit www.floatboatride.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floatboatride or call 516-900-4490

 

 Contact: Sonique Solutions

(E) nuconceptcc@gmail.com

  

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