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Promotion featuring USVI artists rejected by VI Festival Committee
“We were very disappointed the show was declined from Festival village,” said Public Relations Officer of Five Star Promotions, Akiema D. Brookes.
“A great show filled with Virgin Islands' talent, these artists are putting in their time in their craft and deserve some spot light. Just take Rock City and where they came from, if we don't give our youth this opportunity from now how would we know what they can become?” she stressed.
Hon Walwyn has in the past stated that artistes from the USVI should be banned from performing at Emancipation Festival in the VI since there has been no resolve to having artistes in the VI perform in the USVI without having to get a permit, which is reportedly expensive and takes sometimes months to be processed.
It is not clear, however, whether this matter had anything to do with the show not being allowed in the Rita Francis Festiville.
New venue
Meanwhile, VI All Star II is is set for Thursday July 28, 2016 at Fantasea HotSpot in Duffs Bottom, where several artists, both locals and from the USVI, will be performing. The show will be headlined by the international duo R. City.
“We have put together two All Star groups; one from the BVI starring Boss of Showtime, Jugo of VIBE, Dante of OMG, Tino of Hardcore, Jahleel of relentless, and Mystro of Cool Breeze, and from the USVI we have Shaw from Jammers, Kylo from Stylee, Sisa, BugZ, Rancho, and BDJ,” said Ms Brookes.
Ms Brookes Further explained that each All Star group will be on stage at the same time coming forward to perform their respective songs when selected, something that will be new to the fans. She said the VI group will be backed by Xtreme Band while the USVI group will be backed by Stylee Band.
“Also we have performances by several local Hip Hop artists who are eager to showcase their talent. There will also be a performance where all the rappers will take the stage at the same time. This is slated to be epic,” said Ms Brookes.
Giving back
The promotion is one that will be giving back to the community in a number of ways. According to Ms Brookes, they would be giving one lucky fan the opportunity to go on tour with R. City this weekend in St Thomas and St Maarten.
“To enter the sweepstake you must be 18 and over, with valid passport and purchase VI All Star II tickets from Hazems Beauty Supplies by 4 pm today, July 27, 2016. The drawing is live on Dre show on ZROD today with R.City,” she explained.
Five Star Promotions has also given local female rapper Moneá the opportunity to go on tour with R. City this weekend. “We saw the opportunity was there and we have recognised the effort she has been putting in her craft and we are proud to give her this opportunity,” said Ms Brookes.
VI All Star II starts at 9:00pm on July 28, 2016.
Sponsors for the event include RTW, Travel Wize, Myetts and Native Son Ferry Services.
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34 Responses to “Promotion featuring USVI artists rejected by VI Festival Committee”
Secondly, other promoters are given nights in the village, so the real question is, why wasn't this particular promoter given the same opportunity given that they have been holding successful shows? The numbers will speak on Thursday but it could have been a win-win for all.