Sizzla Kalonji For GT&T’s Fastball Finals

Sizzla Kalonji
Sizzla Kalonji

Proclaimed as ‘one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists’, well-known for his above-average prolificacy, Jamaican Reggae Megastar, Sizzla Kalonji, will be heading to Guyana this Sunday August 7th, for the GT&T Fastball Tournament finals and Mega Concert.

Sizzla Kalonji will be replacing Jamaican Reggae Star, Taurus Riley who was initially booked, however due to commitments, was unable to perform on the date aforementioned. Rising Dancehall star, Jory, who is without a doubt one of the most promising local artistes, reaping rave reviews for consistently producing constant chart-toppers, promises to bring the crowd to a ‘glass-shattering’ pitch. The renowned Mingles Sound Machine Band and Fusion International will also be present to provide added entertainment.

The inaugural Fastball showdown comes to an end this Sunday with the semi-finals which leads straight into the finals, to determine the winners who will walk away with six million dollars in cash and various prizes. Patrons can also tap into the action by simply wearing blue jerseys for a chance to win millions in GT&T mobile credit. Tickets are available at Ashmins Trading and all GT&T outlets.

By Hits & Jams Entertainment

 

Miss Jamzone International: Meet Stacy Norine Ceder of Suriname

Suriname Delegate - Stacey Norine Ceder

Suriname heads to Guyana once more for the second staging of the Miss Jamzone International pageant. This time, armed with veritable conviction and a 21 year old show-topper who plans to leave no stone unturned in her quest for the crown. The Dutch representative Stacy Norine Ceder is currently studying to become a Chemical Analyst at the Suriname Nature Technical Institute (NATIN).

Though her favorite hobby is modeling, Stacey also enjoys swimming dancing and believe it or not, this beauty loves Thai Boxing. Ceder is an avid fashion enthusiast and has also participated in numerous runway shows and modeling competitions throughout her country including the Miss Suriname 2008 pageant.

Ceder describes herself as a rigid, persistent individual and a very redoubtable opponent.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

Eve added to Jamzone International Night 2011 Lineup

Eve Jihan Jeffers

Renowned rapper Eve will be performing at the Jamzone International Night Super Concert along with confirmed R&B Megastar, Trey Songz on Saturday August 13th, at the Guyana National Stadium! The news, which was disclosed on Monday by the Hits and Jams team, has been receiving great reviews from fans both locally and internationally who are even more excited to witness the once in a lifetime event.

Eve Jihan Jeffers 33, is an American recording artist and actress. Her first three albums have sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled “Fetish.” She ranked number 46 on VH1’s “50 Greatest Women of the Video Era” show list. As an actress, she is best known for her roles as Terri Jones in the films Barbershop and Barbershop 2: Back in Business and as Shelley Williams on the UPN television sitcom ‘Eve’. This year, Jamzone Summer Break will feature ten days of incredible activities suitable for people of every age and varying personal interests.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

Jamzone 2011 to stream live worldwide!

Over the years, Jamzone Summer Break has established an irrefutable reputation as one the greatest events in Guyana’s history. This diversified festival has offered Guyanese ten strong years of superlative entertainment while simultaneously contributing immensely to the local tourism sector. Now heading into their eleventh year of creating and undertaking countless innovative marketing machinations, the ingenious promoters have tailored their promotional methods to boost Jamzone’s international appeal while reaching a wide cross section of audiences. As, a result, the organizers will broadcast the August activities through Live streaming on the internet via their official website, jamzonesummerbreak.com. The transmission, available to fans both in and out of Guyana was introduced to allure international visitors and strengthen the recruitment of global supporters.

“We are quite excited about Jamzone this year because of all of the various improvements we have made. This is a long awaited project that many supporters within the Diaspora and around the world have been asking us to pursue for quite some time, since they are willing but often unable to make it to Jamzone. We’re confident that this will increase the already overwhelming response from the international tourists”, said Kerwin Bollers, Executive Director of Hits and Jams Entertainment.

This annual festival features ten days of activities this year, inclusive of a 20/20 Cricket tournament, Kids Zone, a Jazz, food and fashion festival, the Miss Jamzone International Pageant and several Super Concerts which will feature some of the greatest artistes including Jamaican Megastars Vybz Kartel and Mavado who will be headlining the Jamzone Regional Night Concert!

Bollers added that this eleventh anniversary will undoubtedly break all previous records set, in terms of attendance and overall customer satisfaction.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

Miss Jamzone International: Meet the dazzling Dominican!

Miss Dominica - Marcia Baptiste
Miss Dominica - Marcia Baptiste

“I am a proud denizen of the island of Dominica also known as the Nature Island of the World, Land of Many Rivers, Home of the World Creole Music Festival and the Most Original Carnival, ‘The Real Mas’. I am confident in my chances of securing the crown!”

26 year old Marcia Baptiste has had quite a prolific run in the pageant industry, winning multiple crowns including Miss Dominica, Miss Caribbean World and Miss Jaycee’s Caribbean Queen 2010. In the academic arena, Marcia is a Natural Science Graduate with three A-levels from the Dominica state College and is also currently employed as an Events and Customer Service Assistant at the Ross University School of Medicine.

This Dominican beauty describes herself as an outspoken and determined person who loves reading, meeting people, travelling, shoe shopping, exploring new places, learning new things and surfing the web. Should Marcia be crowned Miss Jamzone International 2011, she intends to use this as a platform to impact positively on the lives of young people.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

Jamzone Regional Night: Vybz Kartel/Mavado Concert

Vybz Kartel/Mavado Concert not a lyrical battle but a celebration of great Dancehall Music!

Mavado at Jamzone Regional Night 2010
Mavado at Jamzone Regional Night 2010

By now its general news that Vybz Kartel and Mavado will be headlining the Jamzone Summer Break ‘Regional Night’ concert which will be held at the Guyana National Stadium on August 19th; however amidst the excitement, the organizers as well as the artistes are reminding fans that this will not be a musical clash but simply a night of great Dancehall music and entertainment!

Ever since the news of this musical coalition became public, fans have been anxiously anticipating this showdown which is expected to be one of the most attended shows in Guyana’s history. However, in light of the pervading remnants of the lyrical feud in which these two artistes were engaged, the organizers are quite aware of the fact that fans may misconstrue the aim of this event. As mentioned earlier, this will not be a clash or war but both artistes have overcome their differences and merely intend to entertain their Guyanese fans.

The Hits and Jams team is adamant in conveying this message to the public, to maintain our reputation of hosting fun, clean, incident and violence-free events. This show was not created with aims of fueling any animosity between extremist fans and we hope that supporters nationwide are not attending with ulterior intentions.

Vybz Kartel (Picture taken from urbanislandz.com)

This will be the first time both artistes will be performing on the stage together since the West Kingston Jamboree ‘Peace Concert’ in 2009. This show is creating quite a buzz not only locally but all around the Caribbean and has the attention of worldwide dancehall fans, some of whom, are already booking flights to Guyana for this epic event!

Both Vybz Kartel and Mavado each immensely talented in the Dancehall genre, have made amazing strides in the music industry by consistently producing quality music and establishing themselves as two of the most sought after Caribbean acts.

This concert will feature as part of the Jamzone Summer Break Weekend, an annual calendar event in Guyana. This year Jamzone comprises of ten days of fun-packed activities inclusive of jazz and food festivals, kids zone, sports tournaments and several Super Concerts featuring some of the biggest local, Caribbean and International acts.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

Miss Guyana Jamzone 2011: Heading off to represent Guyana at Miss Jaycee’s Pageant in Antigua!

Miss Jaycee's Caribbean Queen Contestants
Miss Jaycee's Caribbean Queen Contestants

Even though she is much occupied with preparations for the Miss Jamzone International pageant, Miss Guyana Jamzone 2011 Jovan Wilson is taking full advantage of every opportunity to successfully represent Guyana on the International scene. On July 26th, Jovan will be soaring off to the nature isle Antigua, accompanied by her chaperone, Simpli Royal franchise owner Pamela Dillon, to represent Guyana at the 50th staging of the Miss Jaycee’s Caribbean Queen show!

This pageant, which features as part of the annual Antiguan Carnival, brings together an array of beauty, talent, intelligence and culture through the participation of the contestants from all around the Caribbean region, who compete in various segments for the crown. Every year, the organizers see applications from territories such as, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, St. Croix, and Trinidad and Tobago all eager to secure a spot in the line-up.

Notwithstanding the fierce competition she may encounter, Jovan is overwhelmed by excitement and pride to be chosen as Guyana’s ambassador. “I am absolutely thrilled to promote my country on an international level and to also have the chance to observe the diverse cultures of our neighboring nations”, said Jovan when questioned on the topic. “I also intend to take all my pageant experience and knowledge to Antigua and work fervently towards becoming the heiress to the throne”.

Jovan is undergoing intense training and prepping with Dillon who is confident in her [Jovan’s] abilities to shine at the upcoming pageant. “Jovan is the ideal candidate for this contest. She’s smart, beautiful, talented and always eager to learn. I’m absolutely certain that she will do well”, said Dillon who has successfully prepared countless delegates for several pageants including Jaycees throughout the years. Wilson will be participating in several segments including: Talent, for which she has prepared a dramatic poem; Evening wear designed by Pat Coates, Swimsuit, Question and Answering which will be based on her submitted biography and National Costume which is being created by local designer Curt Stephenson entitled ‘Empress of Shell Beach’.

According to a featured press release from the Antiguan State owned website ab.gov.ag, the pageant committee is in ‘high gear’ for the event which officially kicks off with a pre-show on Wednesday July 27th at the Sugar Ridge Resort. To date, the committee has confirmed the participation of nine countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guyana, Montserrat, St Kitts and St Maarten. Acting according to their tagline ‘Integrating the Caribbean through pageantry’, the organizers promise to present an excellent package as a contribution to the 2011 Antigua and Barbuda Carnival and undoubtedly one of the biggest shows of their soon-to-be 50 years of existence.

Jovan would like the general public to support her on this journey as she illustrates the beauty, diversity and splendor of our unique culture. Further, Guyana has secured three of the Miss Jaycees Queens by former queens Alison Alleyne 1969; Peggy Wallalu 1970 and professional model Meleesa Payne, who walked away with the title in 2006.

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

Miss Jamzone International 2011: Miss Jamaica

Miss Jamaica - Trishauna Clarke
Miss Jamaica - Trishauna Clarke

“I’m looking forward to visiting the beautiful country of Guyana and I am eager to learn more about the culture. I will be sure to absorb every detail of this unique experience. In that way I can proudly wear the crown and handily represent Miss Jamzone International for 2011!”
The land of reggae is proud to present a stunning bi-racial beauty, an urbane young woman who seamlessly exemplifies the diversity of the Jamaican culture, Miss Trishauna Clarke!

This 23 year old actress, singer and former National athlete, is currently a full time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She also adds professional model to her abounding portfolio, as she is presently one of the most sought after faces on both the regional and international levels. Trishauna’s successful modeling career includes numerous appearances in commercials, magazines and run-way shows including BET’s annual Rip the Runway in spring 2010 and the internationally aired Puma ‘Jam’ commercial along side fellow Jamaican track star Usain Bolt.

Trishauna is honored and excited to be a part of the Miss Jamzone International 2011 pageant, she therefore intends to work unremittingly to represent her homeland and hopefully claim the crown for Jamaica once more!

By – Hits and Jams Entertainment

Mavado and Vybz Kartel: One Stage, One Night! -Jamzone 2011

History in the making! Jamzone Regional Night presents- Mavado and Vybz Kartel one Stage! One night!

Mavado performing at Jamzone Regional Night 2010

Just when millions of fans around the world thought it would never happen again, after tireless months of negotiations between Conscious Minds, Hits & Jams, Vybz Kartel & Mavado, the Hits and Jams Team has achieved what no other country could by confirming Jamaican Dancehall Superstars, Vybz Kartel and Mavado to perform on the same stage for the Jamzone Summer Break 2011 ‘Regional Night’!

When the Hits and Jams Team announced that they would be pursuing greater endeavors for this year’s Jamzone Summer Break events, no one would have predicted that they would eventually attain what seemed an almost impossible feat. We can safely say that the Jamzone Regional Night is covered with these two headlining acts who will be accompanied by Guyanese Dancehall Star, Jory. This event will mark the second time in history the two have ever performed together, prior to their 2009 ‘peace concert’ performance at the West Kingston Jamboree stage show in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston.

Vybz Kartel (Picture taken from urbanislandz.com)

The team released the news last Friday July 1 at 11:50pm via the social networking tycoons Facebook and Twitter immediately after the deal was sealed. Swarms of comments crowded the page within minutes from fans who expressed absolute excitement while some were in utter disbelief. By the following day the news had spread like wild-fire via BBM, text messages, social networking and even plain old gossip! Anyone with an ear or a cell phone knew that Vybz Kartel and Movado were heading to Guyana for Jamzone. The thousands of Vybz Kartel and Mavado fans in Guyana will witness this historic ‘Dancehall experience’ as the duo plans to put on a show unlike any other. The artistes are gearing up to dish out some epic performances which will be no feat since they are both known for their dynamic music and power-packed stage performances! Guyanese artiste Jory will also be there to set the vibes for the night!

Hits and Jams Entertainment has undoubtedly revolutionized the levels of entertainment offered in Guyana by epitomizing the concepts of quality from International events and embarking on consistent ventures through creative promotional techniques. In its 11th year Jamzone Summer Break intends to raise the bar to unsurpassable levels by offering an extended array of activities inclusive of incredible Super concerts featuring some of the biggest names worldwide.

 

Fastball premier this Saturday along with Dancehall stars Konshens and Jory!

Konshens
Konshens

On Saturday July 2 the Mining Town, Linden will get the first taste of the newly introduced Fastball game as the tournament kicks off at Mackenzie Sports Ground. The action starts at 15:00hrs with several thrilling matches during which fans who wear the Fastball official T-Shirt will be eligible to win over one million dollars and many other great prizes!

 

When the Fastball excitement ends the party begins with mind-blowing performances by chart-topping Jamaican Dancehall singer Konshens and Guyanese megastar Jory. Earlier this year, Cricket enthusiasts were treated to a successful 10/10 tournament however, this time around, GTT is offering Football lovers a chance to be a part of this new, fun exciting game which will definitely change the way we play local football! Each match lasts a period of 30 minutes and several other changes have been altered to the original format to create Fastball.

 

Tickets are available for $500 at all GTT Offices and the Major Sports Center in the Leap Building. Patrons can also grab their official ‘Fastball’ T-shirts for $1000 for a chance to win fantastic prizes!