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Hits and Jams gets Tourism award

“This is both a privilege and an honour to us as a young group and it will certainly serve as a motivator to us. We hope other entertainment providers will be motivated to up their game to make Guyana a Tourism/Entertainment hub.”

These were the words of Hits and Jams Director Kerwin Bollers after he joined his brother Dwight, and good friend Kerwin Bollers, to receive the award for “Mega Entertainment Promoters” at this year’s Tourism Awards ceremony.

The event was held recently at the Guyana International Conference Centre.

The group is high in praise for corporate Guyana and the thousands of local fans who believe in their ventures and continually support them.

“Like every other group we started promoting to make money and even when we did not make any we were heartened that the people were happy and satisfied from the heart.

“We promoted then for everyone and will continue to offer entertainment and tourism attractions and opportunities to develop the entertainment industry for everyone and at the same time show that there is more to Guyana than negativity,” said Rawle Fergusson.

Remaining humble, the group said years ago “if we were told that we would be receiving a Guyana Tourism Ministry award we would have laugh but here we are and are even more motivated with this recognition.”

Over the years aside from promoting  international stage shows featuring the crème de la crème of international acts they have also  served as brokers for many other promoters to access  international artistes.  Further the group is also the lone promotions outfit that manages a television station that provides 24 hours of local and international entertainment.

Hits and Jams has also produced and maintained probably the most lucrative and largest mass-based supported tourism event – the Jamzone Summer Break Weekend and the Miss Jamzone pageant.

The rationale behind the award is that Hits and James group from a private perspective has organized and promoted mega events locally at levels that are yet to be paralleled by any other local promotions group.

Tourism Ministry officials recognise Hits and Jams as being the most innovative and creative international/local organizers who continue to churn out international events on the local shores.

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Entertainers Reinforced Message on New Season of RE School Tour

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The popular RE School Tour kicked off recently at the St. Andrew Technical High School (STATHS).

This new seasons’ support was evident in the scope and numbers of the hot-list of popular and up and coming artistes, all uniting for one cause. To spread the message.

Crowd at STATHSThe over 700 students were treated to a 2 hour concert of exceptional quality and variety…… the performers delivered some of their well-known songs and a few news ones as well.  Wonderfully too was the fact that without prompting or being asked, some of the entertainers adjusted their lyrics to compliment the continuing theme of the tour – ‘Abstinence Mek Sense’.

Project Manager, Kandi King said, “The new season of RETV School Tour took-off with a bang featuring more than a few new and exciting elements; we had a record amount of artiste participating, from 12 to 23 and more varied performances; The actual concert extended from one (1) to two (2) hours with new sponsors on board in the form of mobile giant Claro, Mothers Patties and National Family Planning Board joining forces with title sponsor, Coke Zero.

RDXAnother exciting development is that we have extended the media platform for the airing of the RE School Tour one-hour programme with sister station FAME FM carrying live on-location reports; TVJ will be airing the programme from Saturday October 17th @ 4:30 – 5:30 and You can catch it again on RETV later that same day @ 7pm or at varied times during the week-long RETV coverage”.

Newcomers to the RE School Tour, Shantala, Tiger Bless, G Whizz, Stacious, Mixing Lab, I Octane, Unlimited Dancers, and Jahvinci, were warmly welcomed by the students.

Shady SquadAmong the favorite entertainers who have consistently supported the RE School Tour and its message were Prodigal Son, Timberlee, Tifa, D’Angel, RDX, Etana, Goddy Goddy, Alaine, Konshens, Chino, Laden, DJ Nicholas, Shady Squad, and Voice Mail, all delivering sterling high energy performances that kept the students soaring.

The entertainment package at STATHS was sparkling but importantly the message of ‘Abstinence Mek Sense’ was consistently reinforced throughout the afternoon’s proceedings, aided by Ministry of Health representative, Matthew Mothersill who spoke at different intervals about the importance of self-discipline.  The students were enthusiastic, understood the message and hung on to every word he uttered.

I Octane signing autographs for STATHS studentsJerry D’s Vibes Machine provided the musical thrills, while RETV presenters Snoop Roc emcee and Lady Rennae hosted the tour.

Among the goodies; giveaways and treats the students were treated to a few surprises as well, as title sponsor Coca Cola’s Coke Zero, joined new platinum sponsor Mobile giant Claro, Mothers Patties and National Family Planning got in on the action.
The RE School Tour will be coming to a school near you across the island during the current season.  The tour is presented by RETV and 3 Sixty Promotions.

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Casting for Genesis Fashion Rhythm 11

Arrowhead Promotions, Wednesday, September 2, 2009 – Attractive Guyanese runway models once again have the opportunity to participate in Guyana’s one-of-a-kind star studded event Genesis Fashion Rhythm 11 under perfect moonlight ambience in the heart of the City at the Promenade Gardens, on Sunday September 27.

Arrowhead Promotions is issuing a casting call for male and female models for Saturday, September 5 at the benab of the Promenade Gardens. Those inclined to attend the casts must walk with 4’’ high heels shoes to parade before the panel in their attempt to make the best impression. The height requirement for women is 5ft 7″ and above and for men 5ft 9″ and above.

Genesis Fashion Rhythm aims to highlight the symbiotic relationship between entertainment and business in Guyana and is another of the pre events to Accolade Music Awards of Guyana

Celebrity musicians will become vivid and bold among professional models on a three-dimensional catwalk as they display clothing by top local designers. These selected exquisite designs will present numerous options to fashion fanatics craving for sassy and enticing clothing to wear at Accolade Music Awards of Guyana in November 21.

Genesis is different and daring and represents a tremendous step forward in the local entertainment sphere. The producers promise to live up to the expectations with quality by confident designers and music professionals. Definitely the evening will see stunning performances by Guyana’s top entertainers defining a moment of classic entertainment.

Capitalizing on a successful launch in July, Accolade endeavours to build on the outpouring support by sponsors, music producers/professionals, music lovers among thousands of well wishers and friends.

Reviews of last year’s inaugural event described it as ‘’awesome and magnificent’’ with admiration for the excellent use of the aesthetics of the Promenade Gardens, artistes and designers’ classy outfits.

The participation of celebrity artiste in a fashion event has a unique fascination as they demonstrate bravery and versatility, switching role from musical stage performances to modeling on the catwalk.

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All set for Radica Invasion says Zoom promotions – Chutney in Meh Vein!!!

Headed by Paul Singh Zoom Promotions is set to bring some hot chutney vibes Guyana’s way for three day. Dubbed ‘Radica invasion: Chutney in Meh vein’ the show is cared for May 15 at Albion ground Berbice, may 16 at Starlite Drivin and May 17 at Uitvlugth.

This show, according to promoter Ricardo Basdeo is aimed at offering Guyanese some stress relief through Trinidad artistes Kenneth Salick aka the original Radica singer.

The other artistes include Kavita aka Radica Girl, Michael Saloum aka Soca Elvis, Hunter the rum man, De Hit man and the Divya Band out of Trinidad.

The show is the first venture for the group which is promising that this will not be the last event from their camp.

The sponsors include Banks Premium, Digicel, Japarts, Zoom Inn Hotel, Secrets of Victoria, Caribbean airlines, Gift Land office Max, Hardware depot, Alfro Alphonso and sons group of companies.

Coordinator Paul Singh said “We decided that we will have this show because the artistes are hot and while they will be entertaining we are also against abuse meted out to women and so we are having this show to offer entertainment while passing on the message that men should not abuse women but love them instead.”

A pre-show party is scheduled for Buddy’s night club May 14 while an after party is slated for May 16 at Zoom Inn.

The artistes are scheduled to arrive in Guyana next Wednesday and will be meeting with fans at various locations. (Mondale Smith for promoters)

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Attention All!!!

The management team of MusiCentral, Gialiani & Ry, are currently on a search for a new and upcoming female artiste to start working with as soon as possible. The lucky artiste should possess the entire package for the industry. Good educational and social background, talent as well as beauty would be key assets for such an artiste. Songs as well as promotional gimmicks will all be arranged for this artiste. The artiste should be very outgoing and be prepared for a host of promotion & activities during this New Year to launch her career. This artiste will be exposed to collaborations with other international artistes and producers and will also be able to work with popular names in the Caribbean.

Interested persons should seek to contact us at [email protected] and email us a sample or brief history of their musical background, a contact phone number or email address along with a clear photo image of themselves.

Ryan ‘Ry’ Solomon (C.E.O MusiCentral)
Carlton ‘Don Gialiani’ Washington (C.E.O MusiCentral)

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New Year Explosion – January 1st 2K9

Linden on January 1 is normally surrounded by a hub of activity and businesses prosper better than any other day of the year besides the week of Linden Town week. “Alternative Contracting” has decided in the absence of the football finals – an activity which keeps the mining town busy with visitors – not to leave a void in which Lindeners do not have any activity. Alternative Contracting has decided to start what is to be an annual concert dubbed “New Year Explosion 2k9” at the MSC Sports Ground. 

This concert will feature some hot artists and is sure to be a great addition to Linden’s activities. Wildfire Productions has been hired and contracted to manage the event as Alternative Contracting is the promoter of the event. Wildfire Productions, besides doing our own concerts, offer these services such as event management for those promoters/investors who are interested in doing public or private entertainment concerts/events. The artists who are to be featured will be booked by Wildfire Productions. More information to come in the following weeks leading up to the event.

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Karma Band Experience Press Release

It’s on at the GCC Ground! Karma will be performing at The National Park on the 6th december, what we call the BIGGEST SOCA CHUTNEY PARTY of the year! While it is not a mega concert like we usually do, it will be a soca chutney party to remember. People will definitely enjoy themselves and this will serve as a prelude of what is to come next year with the Karma Band. Even though we had received general reports that it is going to be a rainy season, our sources informed us that we should be good for the 6th December. The “Karma Experience” will be just that on the 6th December at the National Park – A REAL EXPERIENCE. It will be the biggest soca chutney party of the year and people can come out to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Karma will be performing for a FULL 2 HOURS and that is why the show is named the Karma Experience, so people will get to enjoy everything from Soca, chutney, Hindi remixes, dancehall and hip hop. As everyone knows Wildfire Productions creates some mega shows whenever we do concerts, so for us this here is how we would do a party style event. The heart throb Ravi B (as many of our female affiliates refer to him)
will be in full gear with his energetic performances while his sexy sister (as we the men see her!) Nisha B will be ready to tear it up again. Guyana can expect a great party to start the Christmas off. Tickets will only be
sold at the venue and will be only $1,500 VAT inclusive. Karma Band was here in July for our Wild Fire Fest 2k8 in July in which they were the highlight of the show and the talk of the town after it. We would like to say thanks to Caribbean Airlines who partnered with us and all of our sponsors who have helped us along the way.

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Gialiani’s Barbados Press Release

GialianiTruly destined to put his country on the map in the international music industry is the rapper locally known as ‘Don Gialiani’. The rapper’s newest accomplishments came while he was recently invited to attend the launch of the 2009 Barbados Music Awards on November 2nd and to perform at an annual Hip Hop Festival held by ‘Timeless Barbados’ where he was the opening artiste for headline act Kardinal Offishal of the Konvict Label and received a very warm reception from the Bajan crowd and media that were present. Besides Kardinal, he was the only other overseas act invited to perform at the Hip Hop Festival. The show was hosted by ‘Timeless Barbados Inc. (timelessbarbados.com, http://www.myspace.com/timelessbarbadosinc) who are the owners of both the Hip Hop Festival and the Barbados Music Awards and also now the rapper’s new management. While there, Gialiani had center page features in Heat Magazine, Barbados’ most popular paper and the Advocate, another renowned entertainment paper of Barbados for the Hip Hop Festival and received rave reviews for his performance in The Heat Magazine and Nation Newspapers in center page aritcles. In addition, he was also featured in the Trinidadian ‘Guardian Paper for that festival. He was also interviewed by several entertainment media companies from various countries including SoundCity Television which is said to be the largest Nigerian Entertainment television station. He also made other performances including at the Escape Hotel, West Coast. The artiste is currently working on music with the Hit Island Studio producer KB Sharp who is the manager of BMA winners and ’09 nominees Ayana John and Buggy. He has so far recorded a collaboration with Dwane Husbands, a finalist of this year’s ‘Digicel Rising Star’ competition and who has also done music with Rihanna (song titled “Dem Haters”) off her “A Girl Like Me” album. He is also scheduled to work with other accomplished Bajan artistes such as Kirk Brown who is nominated for 5 BMAs in ’09 including male artiste of the year and ‘G’ has also recently done a Hit Island remix for already popular chart topper “Guns And Roses” to be released on radio soon by Ayana John who is said to be the next big female Bajan artiste. Don Gialiani, now a confirmed Timeless Barbados managed artiste and their first non-Bajan artiste is scheduled to return to Barbados to attend and present an award at the BMA’s on the 4th Jan. ’09 . You can look forward to new music and videos and a host of entertainment events, from the artiste in the new year through his promotional company MusiCentral Production which he co-owns with business partner and fellow rapper Ry. These events are surely likely to see appearances and some performances from his new found contacts of the Bajan Music Industry and promise to put a new look on the concept parties of Guyana’s Entertainment Scene. You can also find more info and music of Don Gialiani at http://gialiani.imeem.com, www.myspace.com/gialiani, and Or contact him at his personal email address: [email protected]

MusiCentral.

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Guess Who’s Coming To Accolade?

As a hit artiste of the 70’s whose sensational voice still resonates with thousands of music lovers, Pamela Maynard’s presence at Accolade – The Music Awards of Guyana will guarantee no one is lost, lonely and helpless.

Pamela’s homecoming is filled with anxiety not only because of her endorsement of the Accolade but also for those who recall her versatility in most areas of popular black music including reggae, soul r&b, jazz, calypso and soca. She await the moment almost with impatience like every other Guyanese who looks forward to this magnificent big night, bringing together celebrities in an appropriate variety of disciplines to take the audience through fever pitch, nerve-hitting excitement.

Pamela is a talented Caribbean diva with a vocal range and expression to make an immediate and lasting impression on all manners of different audiences around the world. Unlike other acts fresh to the UK and European markets, Pamela has extensive professional experience in music.

Born in Georgetown she is the daughter of Guyanese singer/songwriter Mavis Maynard, who wrote Pamela’s debut hit Lost, Lonely and Helpless. She performed alongside Eddy Grant at a memorable show in their hometown. Pamela was still attending school at that time and was already singing at parties and functions at the age of five. Since her father also ran a local sound system her knowledge and love for music was built on rock solid foundation, and her in-depth familiarity with the classics never failed to surprise the assorted bandleaders and galaxy of big name acts she would later sing within years to come.

After leaving school in 1976, she joined the army where she sang for visiting dignitaries such as Fidel Castro. She also represented Guyana at song festivals and from the age of 15 sand lead and backing vocals with Yoruba Singers and then Sid and the Slickers.

Pamela will be accompanied to Guyana by her Manager Ira Lewis who shares an amazing sense of optimism, anxiety and readiness. They are part of a larger overseas contingent of outstanding Guyanese musicians, young fresh talents, regional and international entertainment media are in the ready mode to fill the coveted slots for international participants.

Pamela promises to be the ‘stunner’ among those of her epoch and the fresh new line-up of contemporary talents, from her red carpet appearance to every other aspect of her involvement in sustaining a blissful mood as her tribute to the Awards Show. Email: [email protected]

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Accolade Awards Ready in Gear

This event promises electrifying moments with lots of enthusiasm and energy by craving music lovers who will be like a mix of driving guitar riffs and impassioned beats.

There is an amazing sense of optimism, anxiety and readiness by thousands of Guyanese both at home and abroad. The overseas contingent of outstanding Guyanese musicians, young fresh talents, regional and international entertainment media are in the ready mode to fill the coveted slots for international participants.

Uniqueness in the creativity of Genesis Fashion Rhythm is serving to the advantage of local designers from whom dozens of Guyanese are already placing orders for designers’ outfits for an evening where the who’s who matters.

In the days ahead the immediate focus is on every aspect of the show, including the award presentation that would precede the mega event. Winners in fifteen (15) of the forty (40)categories for Accolade –The Music Awards of Guyana will receive their awards two-days before the Mega Event at an exclusive dinner presentation at Le Meridien Pegasus.

The categories receiving awards for the pre-show are: Best Soca Compilation, Best Jazz Album, Entertainer of the year, Cornerstone Award, Best Rap/ Hip Hop Artiste of the year, Acknowledgement Award Folk Music, Band of the Year, Best Music Video, Media Personality Print, Media Personality Internet, Media Personality Radio, Media Personality TV, Studio of the Year, DJ Recognition Award, Living Legend.

Remaining awards will be handed out on the big night in a slick production bringing together celebrities in an appropriate variety of disciplines to take the audience through fever pitch, nerve-hitting excitement.

Public voting is moving at an encouraging rate and the text messaging aspect is schedule to commence soon with numerous chances to win fantastic prizes from tickets to makeovers to outfits.

The Accolade spirit has caught on and we are ready to make the musical mark in history as our offerings will definitely leave you screaming for more. Email: [email protected]