The International Concert which was scheduled for August 24 with headlining act, R&B legend R. Kelly, has been postponed to October 19, 2013!
This delay is due to the artiste falling ill following a recent tour in South Africa for which he is expected to issue an official statement.
Promoters are currently in the process of organizing an even better package with additional artistes and are dubbing the new concert ‘A Night of Legends’.
Tickets are still valid but refunds will be available to interested parties. A date and location for refunds will be announced.
Slingerz Caribbean Summer Jam
On Saturday the 17th day of June, 2013, Slingerz Family Entertainment staged their Slingerz Caribbean Summer Jam at the Guyana National Stadium. The two featured artistes were supposed to have been Tommy Lee and Mavado of Jamaica. There were also performances by other local artistes, whom Slingerz have been at pains to promote.
These local artistes, who included Alabama, Malcolm Ferreira, Kwesi Ace and Jory, charmed the crowd and represented fully the budding and exciting crop of local artistes now appearing on the national stage.
Tommy Lee also performed and enthralled and enchanted his fans for just over an hour with a thrilling and powerful performance.
Slingerz Family extends its heartfelt thank you to the Artistes, fans, Guyana Police Force, organisers and contributors to the event and promises the local fans to continue its quest to bring quality entertainment to Guyana.
Unfortunately, however, Movado did not perform at the said event as advertised and for this Slingerz Family extends its profound apologies to the Guyanese public.
However, notwithstanding the false and malicious statements made by and attributed to Movado regarding the events that led to his non-performance, Slingerz Family wishes to bring to the public’s attention the true facts.
The agreement to have Movado perform at the show was entered into since on or around the 26th day of June, 2013.
At the time it was agreed that fourteen (14) persons would make up Movado’s entourage. The initial deposit, being 50% of the agreed sum, was paid to the Artiste.
The travel itinerary agreed upon between the parties was communicated to the artiste and accepted. The artiste was supposed to have begun travelling on the 15th day of August, 2013, with a view to arriving in Guyana on the 16th day of August, 2013 by way of Caribbean airlines. All the necessary bookings were made and paid for by the Slingerz family Entertainment Group.
The travel arrangements made included funds sent to the artiste management team to facilitate travel from his residence in Jamaica to the airport. Whilst it was agreed that Slingerz Family would fund the cost associated with the travel of the artiste and his entourage to the Jamaican airport where they were expected to board the same flight upon which Tommy Lee travelled, it was incumbent on the artiste management team to make the arrangements for their transport to the airport.
Earlier, communications were received from the artiste management team that everyone had checked in online and everything was in place for them to travel.
However, upon checking with the airline to determine whether the artiste and his entourage had arrived at the airport and checked in to travel, Slingerz Family learnt that they had not.
Contact was then made with the artiste manager who indicated that the bus they had enlisted to transport them to the airport arrived late and as such they missed the flight. He indicated that “god aint coming and if yall want god fuh come u have to send a private jet for he” After expressing the view that this was likely to put the Slingerz Family Entertainment group in an embarrassing position as they had established a reputation of always delivering on their promise to bring artiste to these shores, Slingerz Family promise to do all within their power to ensure the artiste arrived in Guyana.
The chartering of a private jet at that ninth hour appeared prohibitive in terms of accessibility and cost, however, in an effort not to disappoint its Guyanese fan base, Slingerz Family sought to make every possible effort to ensure the artiste arrived, which would be at an additional cost to Slingerz Family, through no fault of theirs.
After great endeavours, Slingerz Family enlisted the help of a private local aircraft to travel to Jamaica to transport the artiste and his team. The specifications of the aircraft and the flight schedule were communicated to and accepted by the artiste and his management team.
The flight departed Guyana and arrived in Jamaica, where, Slingerz Family learnt, the artiste made several objections to the type of aircraft, having already been apprised of the specifications of the aircraft before it travelled. Slingerz Family were also informed by the flight officials that when the flight stopped in Curacao for refueling, as was discussed and agreed upon between the parties, the artiste began to behave in an untoward manner complaining bitterly about various matters whilst proclaiming that he is “the god’ and demanded that he be taken back to Jamaica. This caused the flight to be delayed in Curacao for three hours before the artiste was persuaded to rejoin and to continue the journey.
This delay caused the flight to enter the Guyana airspace after 18:00 hours on the 17th day of August, 2013. Slingerz Family Entertainment received communications from officials at the Ogle International airport that because of international regulations the plane would not be permitted to land and as such the plane was redirected to Trinidad. This caused a further delay.as endeavours were made to get clearance from the relevant local authority for the plane to land.
After acquiring permission through the intervention of the good offices of the relevant officials, the plane landed at Ogle International at approximately 23:45 hours. After clearing immigration, a process that took some time due to the lateness of the hour and the fact that the flight was unscheduled, Movado and his entourage were met by officials from the Slingerz Family and transported to the Princess hotel, arriving there at approximately 01:20 hours. There Movado occupied the Presidential suite as per request and his entourage other rooms.
At the hotel, after refreshing themselves, the artiste management was asked to have his band attend the stadium to tune their instruments. It had been explained to Movado that he would appear on stage before before Tommy Lee as, based on past experience, Slingerz Family Promotions had concerns about the restlessness of the crowd when Tommy Lee, who has developed a wide and impressionable fan base, appeared.
At that point, Movado and his entourage objected vehemently stating that he was the “superstar” and insisted that he headlined the show.
All this time, Slingerz Family Entertainment was hard-pressed since they had been given a stipulated time by the police authority regarding when the show should conclude. At their request, the Guyana Police Force was even kind enough to extend the time a bit longer.
Nevertheless, word was sent to the Tommy Lee camp asking whether they would facilitate the promoters by appearing first and they readily agreed. Tommy Lee took the stage a little after 2am.
Movado then expressed his reluctance to perform nevertheless stating that he felt Slingerz Family Entertainment disrespected him by seemingly promoting Tommy Lee and Gaza over him.
At the conclusion of Tommy Lee’s performance and whilst still discussing with a Slingerz Family representative whether he would perform, Movado indicated that the present show was Tommy Lee’s show and maybe Slingerz family should hold a show the next day, which would be the Movado show.
A short while after word was received that members of the Guyana Police force had called an end to the show.
Slingerz Family Entertainment’s deepest regret in all of this, notwithstanding the substantial financial losses and public image damage involved is that the local fans were cheated of an opportunity to experience all that they were promised. Slingerz family Entertainment vows to ensure that a repeat of this unfortunate situation does not reoccur by enlisting artiste in the future who are cognizant of their responsibility to the public as much as their own financial well-being.
We deny owing Movado the sums he has alleged in his statements or any sum at all. Slingerz Family Entertainment has honoured all financial obligations to the artiste in accordance with the agreement and the artiste’s inability to perform was in no wise due to the fault of Slingerz Family Entertainment. We have experienced considerable difficulty with the particular artiste regarding flight arrangements, being forced to change same on several occasions. We regret the inconvenience caused to our fans.
THANK YOU
Pepe Moreno headed to Jamzone Summer Break 2013!
Brazil’s biggest superstar Pepe Moreno will be performing live at the National Park on August 17 when Hits and Jams Entertainment hosts the very first Brazilian Super Concert on the Jamzone Summer Break calendar!
This will be Moreno’s second performance in Guyana and has since skyrocketed on charts in Brazil and around the region. This artiste is known to have had numerous sold out concerts and an enormous fan base, a large portion of that right here in Guyana.
Performing along with Moreno will be his band and accompanying dancers who are well known for their exotic routines and high energy routines. Also, two other Brazilian bands will be entertaining on the evening of August 17.
This event, however, will be more than a super concert, but a Brazilian affair where many different cuisines and arts and craft will be on sale for patrons to indulge and enjoy.
General tickets for this event cost $2,000 while VIP tickets cost $6,000.
Moreno has been dubbed the Michael Jackson of Brazil and has performed before 60,000 to 70,000 persons all over the world including United States of America and Europe.
Christopher Martin to share stage with R&B Legend R. Kelly for Jamzone!
Jamaican Reggae crooner, Christopher Martin, has been added to the lineup for the Jamzone International Super Concert to be hosted at the Guyana National Stadium on August 24!
Martin was made famous for songs like “Take My Wings”, “Giving It”, “I’ll Be Your Driver” and “Real Friends” but more recently, was largely recognized for “Buss a Blank”, “Still in Love”, “Chill Spot” and “Cheater’s Prayer”.
This artiste won Digicel’s Rising Star in 2005, a competition often referred to as the Jamaican version of American Idol, creating history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars Alumni to score a hit single on the charts in Jamaica. He instantly shot to fame and became one of the most sought after performers on the Jamaican musical landscape.
Christopher Martin supersedes many talents currently gracing Reggae Music. There is no comparison to his vocal ability, outstanding stage performance and his star quality presence he seamlessly aerates to the world. He is more than just an artist, he is a musical icon and the Jamzone Committee is thrilled to have him in this year’s lineup!
Other artistes performing on the evening of August 24 are the king of R&B R. Kelly, KI and JMC 3VENI, Timeka Marshall and Jumo Primo.
Mavado and Tommy Lee for Slingerz/Carib Beer Caribbean Summer Slam
Dancehall Super Stars Mavado and Tommy Lee will be heading to Guyana for the highly anticipated Slingerz/Carib Beer Summer Jam, on August 17 at the Guyana National Stadium.
This is the first time the two artiste will be sharing the same stage since Sting 2012 and having both enhance their arterially of music since then, the question will be ask, who will really be the headline act on the night?.
Mavado last visited Guyana on News Years Day (January 1) when he starred the Kashif and Shanghai after Football Finals Show at the Guyana National Stadium, while Tommy Lee created havoc at the National Park on December 25 when he stormed the stage at the Slingerz Christmas Concert.
In a Release, Slingerz Entertainment stated that they are more than excited, just like any other dancehall fan to bring two of the biggest names in the business to Guyana as they continue with their trend of providing quality entertainment and showing appreciation to their fans for their year-round support.
“Both artistes will be coming to Guyana with their band, which will add a more stage show atmosphere to the event. Each artiste has their own fans, so we plan on bringing them all together for one massive show. Just like everyone else, we at Slingerz Family don’t have a clue who will be the last on stage since in our book, they are both main acts” Slingerz Entertainment stated in their release.
Slingerz Entertainment, further said that “the event was created to satisfy the entertainment hunger of Guyanese both at home and those returning for the August vacation period as well as to create an avenue for those regionally especially our friends in Suriname, Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago”.
According to the ‘West Side’ based Slingerz Entertainment, promotion will commence in two weeks with ticket give-a-ways, promotional parties, live radio and television updates and a VIP party that will give fans a chance to interact with the artistes”.
Leroy Russell more popularly known as Tommy Lee and Tommy Lee Sparta burst out on the Dancehall frontier in 2008 while David Brooks, aka Mavado, seems like a veteran in the business, even though he had only surfaced in 2005.
Mavado is considered as one of the ‘poster boys’ of the Dancehall genre, who is now signed to the We the Best Music Group/Cash Money Records.
“This is a show that many would remember for the ages so we are looking forward to August 17” Slingerz Entertainment pointed out.
Miss Guyana Jamzone 2013 to be Selected on July 1st
Miss Guyana Jamzone 2013 will be unveiled come Monday live on HJTV as the curtains come down on the month-long reality show!
Three beautiful, daring young ladies stepped up to the plate and completed week after week of exciting, new challenges which helped the public in their journey to select that ideal contestant through text-voting.
Contesting for this prestigious title and the chance to win US$10,000 come August 21 are 23-year-old Ashley Cameron, 22-year-old Christel Mittelholzer and 23-year-old Alicia Bess.
These women have shown great tolerance and determination, accepting challenges ranging from waitressing to acting to club parties and still to come, our finalists will be hitting the runway this Sunday at ‘Fit Me 2013’ happening at Umana Yana.
Cameron, Mittelholzer and Bess have all grown as a result of their passion for pageantry and goal to succeed in this year’s Miss Guyana Jamzone competition.
The Hits and Jams team will be proud to have any of these three individuals represent our country in the international leg. Voting continues up to Monday noon. Text “1” to vote for Ashley Cameron, “2” for Christel Mittelholzer and “3” for Alicia Bess to 626-8487 or 602-0406.
Tune in at 6pm on July 1 to see who walks away as Miss Guyana Jamzone 2013!
Dancehall Giant Konshens for Jamzone 2013 Regional Night!
Explosive Dancehall artist Konshens will perform live at the Regional Night of Jamzone Summer Break 2013 come August 16 at the Guyana National Stadium.
Konshens, whose real name is Garfield Spence, is one of several artists who have been booked to perform at this year’s Regional Concert which has been known to attract thousands.
With hits like ‘Realest Song’, ‘Winner’, ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’, ‘Represent’, ‘Gal Dem a Talk’ and more recently songs that have been sending shockwaves throughout the Caribbean and other parts of the world ‘Couple Up’, ‘I’m coming’, ‘Siddung’, ‘Boost Har Up’ and ‘Bad Gal’, Konshens is sure to rock the venue!
Known to be one of the Caribbean’s most adroit entertainers, Konshens is considered to be an unstoppable performer as this quality is paired with his astounding vocal flair leaving fans mesmerized long after he leaves the stage.
Konshens is one of the few artistes that have broken through the social strata, creating songs that explore and address a wide spectrum of issues including crime, discrimination, prejudice, poverty and political pandering. Of course, Konshens also explores the lighter side of living through his songs created just for dancing and romancing the ladies.
His 2005 single “Pon Di Corner” was a major hit in Japan, Juba, South Sudan and led to a month-long tour of the country and a Japan-only album release. His album, Real Talk, was released by Japanese label Koyashi in 2010. A second album was also announced to be released in Jamaica on Tad Dawkins’ Tad’s International label. Konshens also launched his own Subkonshus label in 2010, working with new acts including his brother Delus.
In May 2011, he was one of several high-profile Jamaican celebrities to take part in a march in Torrington Park calling for an end to political rivalry in the area, commemorating a fire in May 1980 at the Eventide Home which killed over 150 elderly women, for which politically motivated arson was suspected.
This artist’s ability to captivate his audience with heart-throbbing and nonstop-gyrating tunes makes him a sure pick for Jamzone Summer Break 2013 Regional Concert!
R. Kelly to headline Jamzone Summer Break 2013 International Concert!
R&B Legend R. Kelly will be performing live at the Guyana National Stadium on August 24 when Hits and Jams Entertainment hosts its annual Jamzone Summer Break International Concert!
Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known by his stage name R. Kelly, will headline this show and promises to make it an unforgettable evening for fans of great soulful music as he is often referred to as the ‘King of R&B’.
This artist is an American Singer/Songwriter and Record Producer who has been on the entertainment scene for more than two decades. A few of R. Kelly’s biggest hits are “Bump n’ Grind”, “Your Body’s Callin'”, “I Believe I Can Fly”, “Gotham City”, “Ignition (Remix)”, “If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time”, “The World’s Greatest”, “I’m a Flirt”, and “Trapped in the Closet”. He won three Grammy Awards for “I Believe I Can Fly” in 1998.
R. Kelly has worked with many great artists in his industry including the late Aaliyah for whom he produced her 1994 debut album ‘Age ain’t nothing but a number’ and in 1996, he was nominated for writing ‘You are not alone’ made popular by the late Micheal Jackson. R. Kelly is also known for collaborations with Rapper Jay-Z and Hip Hop artists like Sean ‘P-Diddy’ Combs, Fat Joe and Nas.
This superstar has been recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as one of the best-selling music artists in the United States with 38.5 million albums sold as well as only the fifth black artist to reach the top 50 of the same list.
More recently in March 2011, R. Kelly was named the most successful R&B artist of the last 25 years by Billboard. He has released 10 studio albums in total, sold 38.5 million albums in the U.S. and over 54 million albums worldwide making him the most successful R&B male artist of 1990s!
R. Kelly has definitely been delivering the best of R&B music to the world and we are fortunate to witness this journey!
Ten [10] fun packed days planned for Jamzone Summer Break 2013 starting from August 16!
Mark those calendars! Finally, the dates of Guyana’s biggest summer event have been released! The most anticipated event of the year, Jamzone Summer Break 2013, has been set for August 16 – August 25!
From the beginning of the year, the big question has been “When is Jamzone?!” Guyanese abroad and those at home have been waiting for this moment, the moment when summer plans can be finalized and those flights can be booked!
With so many attractions wrapped up into ten days of fun and exciting events, it has been proven that travelers prefer to vacation in Guyana while Guyanese enjoy the comfort of saving BIG dollars by spending their August holiday right at home where they can take advantage of quality entertainment at very affordable rates!
Being in its thirteenth year, Jamzone has grown from a simple one-day beach event to a ten-day affair with events ranging from the fanciest of Jazz Festivals to the biggest international concerts to the most attractive of sporting events.
From the time of Jamzone’s introduction in 2001 to the present, this event underwent several evolutionary stages but none was more significant than the facelift it received in 2009 when history was made in the local entertainment industry. Three consecutive days of Super Concerts were hosted at the Guyana National Stadium where the Caribbean’s most prolific artistes performed. Guyana partied non-stop for three full days!
As the years rolled on, International acts were added to the roster of activities, the first being R&B Singer/Songwriter Neyo! With this achievement, Hits and Jams never failed to fall from this dimension and has since brought to Guyana R&B Singer/Songwriter Trey Songz, Rapper/Songwriter Eve and Hip Hop Recording Artist Rick Ross.
This year we’re shooting further! We will maintain ten days of activities but the excitement will be intensified with new additions. Our string of events includes the now annual Jazz Night and Fashion Show, Kids Zone, the Miss Jamzone International Pageant, the Regional Night Concert and International Night Concert. Among initiatives added to this year’s schedule are a magnificent Ski Show, a Biker’s Fest event, Food/Local Night and a Football match between two big local teams.
Those who are anxious for our headlining acts to be revealed will have to wait a while longer as the Hits and Jams team is not quite ready to let the cat out the bag. However, it must be noted that the main act for this year’s International Night has been secured! As usual, patrons can look forward to a top class artiste who has stormed the music scene.
As it relates to the Regional Night Concert, partygoers can anticipate outstanding singers and musicians who are sure to bring that Caribbean flare to the table. With several acts booked for this event, it will be an evening of Soca, Dancehall, Reggae and Chutney sure to keep fans gyrating all through the night.
Jamzone Summer Break is an annual entertainment festival which is held in Guyana during the month of August. It has been accredited by the Ministry of Tourism as an annual calendar festival in Guyana which serves to provide both domestic and international tourists with wholesome entertainment during the local August holiday known internationally as the ‘Summer’ vacation.
All set for second annual Pulse Cooler Fete
All is set for the staging of the second Pulse Cooler Fete. Billed for the National Stadium on Saturday April 27th the Pulse entertainment group is promising to take entertainment seekers to a musical/party high. The event aimed at offering patrons entertainment at the regional/ international level according to Pulse’s CEO Robbie Singh; is a continuation of the first staging in 2012.
On that occasion the event featured local soca sensations Mysterious and Tropical of regardless fame along with King Shepherd. Additionally the international line up featured Biggie Irie, Lil Rick, Skinny Fabulous and Karma band.
“It was a hit with entertainment fans and so we decided to make it an annual affair” Singh said and This time the lineup will include soca sensation Kes and the band, Olatunji and Shal Marshall along with chutney and crossover singers K.I and JMC3veni and Sally Sagram.
The artistes are set to begin arriving Friday morning, April 26th.
Olatunji is popular for hits such as call me and what we can’t do while Kes who is no stranger to Guyana is popular for ‘Wotless’, ‘Come Fuh Dat’ and ‘Thief Ah Wine’ amongst others. Chutney sensations the former Chutney monarch of Trinidad is famous for hits as ‘Single Forever’, ‘Friends Fuh De Night’ and ‘Womanizer’.
Sally Sagram is famous for the hit ‘Go so Nuh’. The event powered by GTT, Banks DIH, Ministry of Tourism and Gizmos and Gadgets among other sponsors is one that allows for patrons to walk with their choice of drinks in coolers even though there will be bars in the venue.
There is no VIP section but there is a Stage Front section that is accessible at a cost of US$75 while regular tickets are available at a cost of $3000 each. The former are only available at Glamour Designs while the latter are on sale at Princess Hotel Front Desk, Pulse office, Street Styles Boutique, Naughty & Nice Boutique, Lifestyles Boutique, Palm Court, The Garage – South, Movietown DVD Club in Kitty, Movie zone, Bernard’s variety at the Linden Bus park, M&M Snackette, Avon DVD Club – Uitvlugt, Dave Sports bar at Grove, A. Alli and sons – New Amsterdam Berbice.