The fuse has been lit and is rapidly burning down to the IGNITION Concert on Saturday as Wildfire Productions have everything in place and accordingly, all systems are go. Tickets are readily available at Nanda’s Boutique, Medicare Pharmacies, Beepats, White Castle Fish Shop, Nigel’s Supermarkets, Matts Record Bar, and Giftland Officemax. The advance tickets are $3,000 and VIP’s are $10,000.
Special emphasis has been placed on security as National Park does have its weaknesses in the perimeter. However special security consultants have been contracted and measures are in place to ensure that the venue is well secured. The police have been very co-operative in advising about the necessary precautions to take. They have also expressed their stringent no tolerance attitude towards firearms and unruly patrons. No drinks or food will be allowed into the venue as there will be food and beverage franchises selling same. There will be two security checkpoints, and anyone entering the venue MUST have an OFFICIAL ticket. The entrance will be the Eastern gate on Thomas Land road. Also, Thomas Land road will be used as a one way moving east to west. Parking will be in the Malteenoes cricket ground. VIP ticket holders will have an exclusive VIP Parking in the National Park itself with the entrance from Carifesta Avenue, but VIP Patrons MUST have a VIP ticket to be able to get through security from Carifesta Avenue.
Due to popular demand, we will be having a morning show dubbed “The PRE-IGNITION Matinee Show” featuring QQ at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. We have had many requests from parents of/and students alike as many would not be allowed to attend the evening concert as it is catered for adults. In reacting to the demand we have decided to organize and execute a show for this crowd. QQ will be the feature artist with Guyanese artists such as Jory, Gialiani, Typheon, Ilaman, Mystic and Young Fyah performing. Tickets are $800 VAT inclusive for children and $1,200 for the adults who need to accompany the underage children.
Patrons are URGED to buy their tickets early and get in the venue so as not to miss the show. On average it will take approximately 3-25 minutes to enter the venue depending on what time patrons arrive. The earlier the better as the crowd will not be so huge. Gates will be open at 7pm and the show starts PROMPTLY at 9pm with the Brutal Jammers warming up followed by Ilaman, Mystic, Typheon, Gialiani, and then Jory. The International segment will commence at 11 pm starting with QQ followed by Wayne Wonder and Bounty Killer. We advise patrons to get there early so that they may get their full money’s worth from the event.
Persons can also lookout on NCN 11 to see the LIVE RED & WHITE Party from 1pm-2pm on Saturday the 19th April. This will be simultaneously aired with a LIVE radio broadcast on 98.1 Hot Fm. Fans can get to see the artists of the IGNITION CONCERT give interviews.
Wildfire Productions would just like to thank our sponsors Digicel, Carib Beer, F&H Printing, Caribbean Airlines, Nanda’s Boutique, White Castle Fish Shop, Facts’n’Roses, Dyna’s Embroidery and Giftland Officemax. Also we would like to extend our thanks to the patrons who support our events as they are the ones who encourage us to do more for Guyana’s entertainment industry. We thank you and hope you are all there to come and Ignite Guyana with us on Saturday!
Wildfire Productions Team
The management team headed by Ghalee Khan, Denise Thompson and Capucine Phillips, with creative consultancy from Clive Prowell proves to be a formidable force for this year’s Mashramani.
exuberantly come February 23RD. Intent on maintaining the challenge “The Alternative”, the band is causing individuals for the section “Spirits of Nature”. All persons wishing to experience this evolution for Mash Day can visit the office at the corner of Camp and Middle Streets or call 664-8580 to register. All it cost is your enthusiasm and Spiritedness, creativity and willingness to celebrate Guyanese beauty.
against Grenada. The showdown is set for GCC Bourda ground today at 15:00 hrs sharp.
It was a very intense session at the GNS ground on Carifesta Avenue as the team held their second meet for the day. The afternoon practice included warm-up drills followed by scrimmage restricted to two-touch. The team seemed quite ready and fearless of the future contenders on the road to the World Cup qualifiers. A high team morale was evident as the ‘A’ team (orange) played the ‘B’ team (white) during the session.
Lindley Longhorn (Physical Trainer and Medic) and Jamaal Shabazz (Technical Director). The physical trainer and medic proved quite capable when instructing the team during the warm-ups and the warm-downs. When asked about the team’s future plans, head coach Wayne Dover mentioned several international friendly matches are to be played prior to the World Cup 2010 qualifying matches scheduled for June in Suriname.
29th, 2007. A massive crowed, coupled with hype characteristic of the “King” assured all of this: Guyana was about to enjoy classics like “Romie” and “Dancehall Queen,” and would rock to new hits like “Swing it Away.”
The Guinness- sponsored event has audio provided by the Lion Heart Sound System, which showcased some of the best DJ-ing of the hottest tracks of 2007. This set the stage for the local artistes who came on at 11 p.m. Fojo was first. He was followed by Adrian Dutchin and Jomo of X2, who delivered a very exciting performance for the ladies. Shelly G then made her appearance and performed hit songs “Touch Meh” and “Freaky Freaky.” The show also featured some new local talents; Silver Cat was the last of the local performers for the evening.
King to take over. He made a spectacular entrance and proved his impeccable stage presence. He held the crowd in high anticipation as his band started up, and successfully held momentum throughout a truly sensational performance. His band must be acknowledged for its absolutely amazing accompaniment.
Due to the large gathering, transportation proved to be a hassle as it began to rain. This, however, did not quell the enjoyment of the evening’s proceedings. The night was basically a combination of pure hype, a great crowd and sheer enjoyment for all.
less fortunate children in orphanages in Guyana in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. Feed a Child for the Holidays endeavours to bring gifts and encouragement to children. It is a charitable initiative that will provide gifts, food items, basic necessities, and clothing for two (2) sets of orphans and vulnerable children in Guyana.
Recently, Feed a Child for the Holidays planned a Christmas party for the children of Youth Challenge Guyana’s Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s programme on the 15th December, 2007. Over 60 children were treated to a fun filled party; there was face painting, games and lots of food. At the end of the party each child was given a gift and a party bag.
Feed a Child for the Holidays will be taking gifts and a snack for the children. Also there will be face painting. We intend to spend the afternoon with the children at the Convalescent home.
Feed a Child for the Holidays would not be a success without the help of local businesses and public spirited citizens who all pitched in and contributed to the worthy cause.
presentation got the evening off on a positive and promising start. Her collection included lightweight, colourful and stylish pieces, which the models displayed with confidence and elegance.
Next was the sister team of Nikisha and Nuddine Telford out of Linden. They displayed an array of colorful designs that were party-oriented, racy in comparison to those of the other designers, and which provided a true reflection of youth. They also sought to integrate some semi-formal and casual fashion into their presentation. The Telford sisters presented their fashion line dubbed “Climax Designs” for which they were OR and were also awarded the title of “Most Promising New Designers” by the publisher of Shabeau magazine. Along with this title, the young ladies will receive a full pictorial and editorial display in the magazine, and have also received a trophy. The young ladies were offered a grand opportunity to showcase their pieces at an international fashion show to be held in Trinidad and Tobago sometime soon. Guyanese publisher of Shabeau magazine said that she will continue to support Sonia Noel in the presentation of Guyana Fashion Weekend, and is very honoured to give back to her country.
designing the costumes for the group X2. Because of the encouragement she received, she proceeded to design Adrian Dutchin’s costume for the 2006 Soca Monarch competition, which he won. She also designed the costume which he performed in at this year’s competition.
Lou Ann Jackson followed with her colourful designs of casual and evening apparel. Prior to this, only female models were selected to showcase the pieces. The male models used for this presentation brought added flavour to the proceedings as they showcased not only the clothes, but also their chizzled physique much to the satisfaction of the females in attendance. Her pieces were mainly hand- painted and featured accessories to enhance the look.
evening wear. His clothing line also included some semi-formal pieces which were perfectly displayed by the beautiful and confident female models.
Andrea Braithwaite introduced her line of “Timeless Treasures” to the gathering. Her designs were elegant, stylish and comfortable. She also included in her line, provisions for full- figured women who would choose to be elegant, fashionable while maintaining a modest look. She pulled this off seamlessly, taking into consideration different age groups and body types. This was important to note as it shows her experience in dealing with different types of people and her ability to therefore make adjustments to suit any client.
designs were displayed with chic and grace by the local and international models. Forte’s designs consisted more of close-fitting clothing than loose flowing apparel. Following her display advisor to the President and PPP/C M.P., Mr. Odinga Lumumba addressed the gathering. In his address he congratulated the committee on a job well done and outlined some benefits that can be gained by hosting such an event in Guyana. He also said that this event allows the world to see what Guyana can produce in terms of fashion and entertainment. He also applauded Sonia Noel for her vision and dedication to the project and stated that “this woman has belly” to have executed such a monumental and historical event in this country.
Trinidadian Dominique Laroche unveiled his “Wearable Art” to the fashion enthusiasts present at the Buddy’s International Hotel. He utilized black veils to cover the head of his models to add a different flair and a bit of flavour. The high point of his presentation was when one of the male models came out in fawn slacks and a cream long sleeved top. When he was headed back and halfway down the runway the model turned around, took off his top, turned it over, then reveal a reversible side to the top. This was received with amazement and satisfaction by the females present. He also showcased a beautiful flowing white wedding gown with a matching male veil. This was an interesting insertion into the night’s proceedings.
bit by playing the recent hit single “African Queen” as catwalk music to fittingly display her African print designs. She also presented matching male and female African bridal apparel which was most delightful and entertaining. Donna Dove resides in the USA but originates from the twin island republic and brought her “Sugarcane” collection to the shores of Guyana. She expertly fitted both male and female models with colorful hand- painted clothing to reflect the bright colorful nature of the Caribbean. She also made provisions for full figured women in her line.
The final designer was, most appropriately, Ms. Sonia Noel. She brought the curtains down on this inaugural Guyana Fashion Weekend by displaying her fashion line “Mariska’s Designs”. Her pieces were accessorized with leopard spotted hats and scarves and added spice to the display. She also sought to display her versatility and skill by displaying a pair of models wearing the same coloured clothing but in different styles. To seal the deal so to speak all the models who participated in the event were asked to take one final trip down the catwalk. This event is expected to be an annual feature and will grow, as the years progress, to attract even more international attention and will hold a significant place in our country’s entertainment and tourism sector. Congratulations to the committee particularly Ms. Sonia Noel, on a job well done. Thank you for your vision and determination.
professionalism. The time printed on the tickets was 19:00 hrs, this time was upheld and may have hurt those who like to be *fashionably late*. According to a source, at 18:00 hrs the first two designers scheduled to display their pieces already had their models ready for the catwalk; all they had to do is keep cool until show time. This alone shows the level of preparedness and professionalism present in the organizing and executing this presentation.
The models were excellent in their presentation of the pieces they were selected to perform in, the females were graceful and poised as they strutted their stuff down the catwalk. Their appearance came to the pleasure of the men in attendance. The swimsuit and lingerie segments were exceptionally entertaining and fun to watch. The models were of differing ages and body types. The designers expertly fitted them with pieces which matched each body type and age exquisitely. The male contingent was atheistically received by the many females in attendance. There was hearty applause, whistles of approval and even shouts of encouragement coming from the packed conference room. The men moved confidently along the catwalk displaying swimsuits, shorts & casual wear. There was one difference when a male and a female model appeared together holding hands wearing matching black lingerie. They appeared to the pleasure and satisfaction of the gathering.
challenge for the well-trained models who were able to step to the beats with accuracy and style. There was one notable change in the music which caught my attention. Designer Cleon Cummings, out of the USA, started his segment of the program with Vybz Kartel. This was the only time during the evening that a dub, hip hop, and reggae mix was added to the music selections.
The designers who showcased their outfit brought a blend of the various styles of clothing. There were sizzling displays of swimwear and lingerie, elegant displays of casual wear, and to a lesser extent evening and formal wear. Some designers decided to spice up their displays with body and face paintings, costumes, and one designer even used hats in addition to the designs. Some designers displayed their matching male and female pieces which was a good sign of versatility. The majority of the designers opted to use a mixture of male and female models for their presentations. Sonia Noel on the other hand decided to showcase her collection utilizing only male models. This decision was certainly not contested by the female contingent of the large audience.
distinction between the V.I.P and L.I.P-less important people- seating areas. I was made to understand the only difference between the V.I.P tickets and the ordinary tickets was complimentary drinks. Some parts of the room were still hot despite the fact the air conditioning was on. Despite this, the evening was hailed as a success by the many patrons who made this a sold out affair. This event has undoubtedly propelled the fashion industry, the entertainment arena, the tourism sector and by virtue of that the country even more unto the international scene in a positive light.
From all indications the event was a tremendous success. It was considered a success not only because it was sold out, but because there were several notable figures present. Some of the more notworthy individuals there were His Excellency President Bharrat Jagdeo, the Minister of Tourism- Mr. Maniram Prashad – and Franchise owner for the Miss Guyana World pageant and M.P. Mr. Odinga Lamumba. With this level of support the event was bound to attract the attention it received.