Security seemed one of the group’s highest priorities, and the music systems, lights, and other things were well in place.
However, as agreed by group head, Jonathan Beeepat, the crowd support was not as they had hoped or anticipated for.
Patrons who attended the Linden show obviously had a blast but the crowd support was poor. However, the Berbice show was well attended to the point that Beepat confidently said “Berbice will definitely see more of Wildfire Productions events”.
Konshens, his young apprentice, Darrio, and the Konshens Movement were an amazing group to work with, Beepat said. He also noted that of the many artistes his group has brought to the local shores none have been more fun, professional, and easy to work with than them.
In Beepat’s assessment, “Konshens is on his way to being one of the biggest names in dancehall/reggae music industry and the amazing part of it is his humbleness.”
He said that from experience many artistes talk about being humble and down to earth, but Konshens lives the talk.
In Linden, there was some rumours that the show was cancelled. Konshens was notified and joined in doing all necessary to dispel the rumour through PA and TV programmes.
This happened even though he needed rest coming from a club show the night before. He threw on his white vest, cut jeans, sneakers, grabbed a Mackeson and was ready to go on the road.
On the road, Konshens was out walking alongside the PA truck, signing autographs, giving away promotional CD's, taking pictures, hugging the ladies, and just working the road all around Linden.
In Berbice, Konshens did not miss the opportunity to be part of the Mash celebrations as he also walked the road interacting with the crowd and stopping at each sound system to give the people a sample of his voice. The ladies were crazy for the artistes to talk to them.
Crowds continually flocked to the Wildfire team to the point that what started out as 12 of became an entourage of hundreds following the artistes while he walked throughout Main Street, Berbice.
Beepat said his team “had a great experience with Konshens, and we will be working with him again in the future”.
His team was privy to be behind the scenes and to get to know some of the plans of the Konshens movement and listen to tunes which aren't even released as yet and the collective sentiments are that his music is what dancehall needs.
It is safe to state that his gritty vocals, blended with some of the hottest dancehall beats, and covered with the message he puts in his music are among the ingredients that makes him truly the next big thing.
Konshens is always conscious of what he wants his youthful followers to hear, and he lets people feel the good vibes message in a style which that they all can relate to.
The Wildfire show was sponsored by Mackeson and Giftland Officemax with much gratitude to Miguel of the Konshens Movement.
Beepat cognisant that Georgetown was left out of the Konshens tour experience promises that “Georgetown can expect to see him, and when he comes again, Guyana will be mesmerized!”
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Much confusion followed as irate fans looted the bar and broke up a sound system.
Baby Cham has sent an apology to his Guyanese fan base for his non-performance at the National Park on Saturday February 27.
The artiste and his team left Guyana disappointed and said that this happened “after the promoter, Seven Star Entertainment, failed to meet obligations”.
Cham explained, “We always honour and respect our fans and unfortunately a number of requirements were not in place; certain obligations were not met by the promoter and we were not able to make it to the venue to perform for the fans.”
Apologizing for the unfortunate situation, Khorie Ann Robb, Public Relations Manager of Headline Entertainment, a booking agent, noted, “Our non-appearance was in no way due to our fault …we were present and ready to work. The promoter failed to handle the situation the way he should have and as such we had to leave the country without performing.”
The artiste is anticipating a return to the country to perform for the people as Guyana still remains one of his favourite markets.
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Mondale Smith
Promoter Justin Leigh called Roots man who is at the helm of the Roots Fest has confirmed to this publication that the concert has been postponed until March 20.
This comes on the heels of the Mash Explosion that proved disastrous and rubbed patrons the wrong way when the artistes did not show up.
Leigh said too that the artiste was ready to travel void of any glitches and was looking forward with anticipation to performing in Guyana for the first time but noted that "We were advised by senior Home Affairs officials to postpone the show until then."
For the persons who bought tickets the promoter seeking pardon for the inconvenience said tickets are still valid and are still on sale at the same locations.
He advised that some of the proceeds from the show will be donated to the less fortunate children at several children’s homes.
This is the group’s first show with plans for at least two others for 2010.
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Mondale Smith
SHOW UPDATE: Jamaican Star Christopher Martin also confirmed as one of the international acts at the Sizzla Kalonji and Friends Mega Concert!
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The Sizzla Kalonji and Friends Mega Concert is confirmed for Saturday September 26 2009 at the National Park in Georgetown Guyana.
Just confirmed to perform along with Sizzla is upcoming Digicel rising star Christopher Martin of 'Driver' fame.
A press conference to officially announce the concert will take place on Monday September 14 at the Cara Lodge where, we have been made to understand that the media will get a chance to talk to Christopher Martin and Sizzla via teleconference!!!
We at gtshowbiz.com will bring you all the details. stay posted!
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Antigua's premier concert series, Sweet Cry Freedom, is re-inventing itself and Guyanese Timeka Marshall is among the acts recruited to make this happen. First staged in 1993 at Jolly Harbor and later moved to St. John's, SCF 2K9 is re-locating to Dow's Hill overlooking Nelson's Dockyard making it more accessible to the yachting crowd.
Of this development Marshall simply stated that she's ecstatic to be sharing the stage on May 1st and 2nd, to provide a "sweet" finish to Antigua Sailing Week.
The genres tapped range from rock to house, surf to blues, mixed with steel pan, reggae, zouk and soca to add a bit of island flavour.
The line-up includes Third World, one of reggae's most enduring bands; Tessanne Chin, who blends reggae, dancehall and rock; Antigua's Calvin 'Fuzzy' Samuels, an instrumentalist for many years with Crosby Stills Nash and Young; surf music exponents, Wadadli Riders; and a who's who of island DJs – Renegade Int'l, Stone Wall, Woody, and Chickie – spinning the hottest tunes.
The Sweet Cry Festival Antigua, a Behanzin Entertainment Production, is poised to re-gain its place as one of the region's best music festivals having previously earned this reputation built on quality.
With the top drawer entertainment contracted and its commitment to safety – a US$2 donation will go to CRIMESTOPPERS from every ticket sold - Sweet Cry Festival Antigua will truly be a fitting climax to another exciting Caribbean Racing Series.
Timeka's 'all night' song is ranked number 7 on the RE TV charts and her single Titled Hush is making rounds on several charts in London making. She has completed filming the music video with Petah Morgan (Lead singer of the Morgan Heritage family) and has also completed recording a single with Busy signal that is to be released shortly.
The artiste who started her career after winning the inaugural GT&T Jingle competition who is currently in Jamaica working on several projects is expected back in Guyana to play a major role in the GT&T Jingle and song competition this year.
Dancehall artiste Jeffery "Assassin" Campbell's performance at the highly anticipated Red Stripe Live concert held over the weekend ends prematurely after he was escorted off stage for lines he uttered in one of his latest songs titled Pree This.My management has since been contacted by Red Stripe's Maxine Whittingham-Osbourne, who admitted it was miscommunication among Red Stripe representatives rather than any wrong doing on my part that resulted in this whole incident. She also stated that after reviewing the lyrics of the song, agreed I did not break any of Red Stripe's company codes. She apologized for failing to communicate with me prior to my performance that any lyrics were deemed questionable.
Meanwhile Assassian is set to perform at Joe Veira Ground Easter Night at the Slingers Anniversary. Lets hope there's no drama there.
So much for the H&J team and their promises. We've just caught wind that T-pain will no longer be in Guyana for the mash mega concert.Here's how the Hits and Jams team are reporting it to us:
We the H&J teams would like to notify the general pubic that t-pain will no longer be coming to Guyana due to treats made to him (T-pain) by some local promoters right here in Guyana... said Mr. Kerwin Bowlers head promoter of the H&J team.
We are still trying to get more on this story. STAY TUNED !!!
**Update** The word on the street is, instead of T-Pain there is gonna be a line-up of about 6 artistes spread across the genres of reggae, soca and dancehall. So those of you still contemplating buying your tickets that's something you might wanna consider...we'll bring to you more updates as the story develops....
All roads lead to the Georgetown Cricket Club ground Bourda for the biggest mega concert in Guyana's recent history come mash day. The Hits and Jams camp has reported that all arrangements are in place and all artistes are ready to perform at the multi-million dollar event that promises to set the trend for events coming out of the group's camp for year 2009.Even as ticket sales have gone into overdrive the artistes including T-pain and his circus band as well as Serani are set to touch down on the local shores on Sunday night.
T-pain is promising a memorable international show with some of the popular artistes whom he collaborated with as well as some surprise new faces.
This will be an inaugural trip for T-Pain, who has provided the world with chart topping hits such as "In Love with a Stripper", "Bartender", "Low featuring Flo-Rider", "and Got Money featuring Lil Wayne", and his more recent hits include "Chopped N Screwed", "Can't Believe It" and "Freeze featuring Chris Brown".
The local line up include rising local star Timeka Marshall who will be officially launching her new video,' All night,' Guyana's hottest female artiste Shelly G, the reigning Soca queen who is promising a slew of her hits as part of the local line up.
There is also a presentation carded that would include several artistes on the Kross Kolor Record label including X2, Vanilla, Celeste David among other acts all backed by the New Heat Wave Band and the artiste will be performing on the international stage used for CARIFESTA X with lighting and sound effects from the Fusion Sound company.
