The Promenade Gardens Carmichael and Middle streets is to come alive as a fashion center from 19:00hrs as the second annual Genesis Fashion Rhythm is staged.

There, the creations of nine local designers will be on display as a prelude to the upcoming Accolade- the music awards of Guyana. The awards, billed for staging in November at the National Cultural Center celebrate the development of the local music industry by the many stake holders.

Riah Austin the producer of tonight’s event for the Arrow Head promotions group said “this year we will be showcasing aspects of the fashion industry and target fashion forward locals to boost sales of locally produced clothing that could be worn at the Accolade”.

An entirely local showcase it will feature designs from Olympia Small- Sonaram, Shaundell Burch-Smith, Rhonda Dunbar, the Telford sisters, Keisha Edwards, Lori-Ann Jacobs, Vasti Harlequin, Carlos “ Lucky B Williams and suits from Herman and sons.
About forty models are expected to traverse the three dimensional cat walk built around the band stand.

This evening’s proceedings will not only be about fashion as the event’s offerings will include performances from local artistes including rapper Gialiani, Soca queen Shelly G and budding female vocalist Teneicia De Fraites entertaining.

Genesis promises to be even more sensational than the inaugural showcase as it will feature a selection of new faces of enviously attractive male and female models as well as several veterans as Guyana’s one-of-a-kind star studded fashion event unfolds under the moonlight.

The show is a pre-event to the Accolade Music Awards of Guyana aimed at offering entertainment and giving local designers a platform to showcase their Creativity. Above all offers a variety of choices for the fashion conscious to widen their options for various local events.

The models include Rubber waist Jumo Primo, Gospel artiste Trinicia Esseboom, Soca sensation Adrian Dutchin, the versatile Timeka Marshall, veteran Charmine Blackman, Road March queen Melissa ‘Vanilla’ Roberts, Soca sensation Michelle ‘Big Red’ King, JB, Entertainers Rawle Ferguson and Kerwyn Bollers, Crooner Ossie Nedd, B52, Passion, rising star Jessica Xavier, Christ-like Soldiers and Tiffany Isaacs, among a few surprise acts.

The participation of celebrity entertainers 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.
The show will exemplify partnership as it recognizes the symbiotic relationship between business and entertainment; highlights collaboration and the fusion of fashion and music.
Austin said too that the Arrowhead Promotions will live up to the expectations of quality by confident designers and music professionals.

Reviews of the inaugural event, last year described it as ‘’awesome and magnificent’’ with admiration for the excellent use of the aesthetics of the Promenade Gardens. (Jamal Scott)

The ‘Rise to the Occasion’ Concert headlined by Sizzla Kalonji and featuring Christopher Martin – both Jamaican artistes – has been postponed from Saturday September 26, 2009 to Saturday October 03, 2009.

Any other details would be relayed via a press conference to be held shortly.

The one week delay is due to Miguel Collins’ (Sizzla) being processed for visa approval by the US embassy in his home country to facilitate his upcoming North American and European tours, scheduled to commence at the end of October. He had already booked flights and accommodations here in Guyana for the highly anticipated ‘Rise to the Occasion’ concert.

Whilst Christopher Martin does not have any traveling difficulties he will still be appearing at the concert locally, on October 3 instead.

The promoters are advising the public that tickets purchased for the event will be valid for the new date and are also cautioning that no one should purchase tickets for more than the price advertised ($2,000.00).

For further details and clarification please call 654-5800, 655-0625 or 690-9337.

The organizers sincerely regret the inconvenience and promise that the show will nevertheless proceed and patrons can expect a fantastic concert with the much anticipated Sizzla Kalonji and the youthful Christopher Martin on Saturday October 03, 2009 at the National Park.



A press conference is carded for Monday.




CEO

Nigel Harding,



PRO

Stan Gouveia



Directors

Marlon Griffith

Collis Butts

Update:The 'Rise to the Occasion' Concert headlined by Sizzla Kalonji and featuring Christopher Martin - both Jamaican artistes will still be on this Saturday at The National Park.

Contrary to other reports the promoters have officially informed that the ‘Rise to the Occasion’ Concert headlined by Sizzla Kalonji featuring Christopher Martin “is definitely happening on Saturday September 26 and not October 03.”
Nigel Harding CEO of the Seven Star Entertainment group said owed to unforeseen circumstances the group had decided that the show was postponed but later informed that through communication with Miguel Collins’ (Sizzla) management the artiste will be using a travel document instead as his passport is being processed in preparation for his European tour that begins at the end of October.
The promoters are cautioning that no one should purchase tickets for more than the price advertised ($2,000.00).
The organizers noting that there was a mix up sincerely apologised for the earlier announced postponement. They said “the show will nevertheless proceed and patrons can expect a fantastic concert with the much anticipated Sizzla Kalonji and the youthful Christopher Martin. Martin should be touching down in Guyana any minute now.

The 'Rise to the Occasion' Concert headlined by Sizzla Kalonji and featuring Christopher Martin - both Jamaican artistes - has been postponed from Saturday September 26, 2009 to Saturday October 03, 2009.

The one week delay is due to Miguel Collins' (Sizzla) being processed for visa approval by the US embassy in his home country to facilitate his upcoming North American and European tours, scheduled to commence at the end of October. He had already booked flights and accommodations here in Guyana for the highly anticipated 'Rise to the Occasion' concert.

Whilst Christopher Martin does not have any traveling difficulties, he will still be appearing at the concert locally, now billed for October 3.

The promoters are advising the public that tickets purchased for the event will be valid for the new date and are also cautioning that no one should purchase tickets for more than the price advertised ($2,000.00).

The organizers sincerely regret the inconvenience and promise that the show will nevertheless proceed and patrons can expect a fantastic concert with the much anticipated Sizzla Kalonji and the youthful Christopher Martin on Saturday October 03, 2009 at the National Park.

Recently, there has been a furor in the local music industry which has its birth in a song sung by Jory against Ian Johnson. So much so that all sorts of wild and in some cases unfounded rumours are taking feet and crawling about like a sick pestilence in our country! Some of the rumours range from people being beaten by opposing musicians to a US visa being revoked!

And we have also seen, the rebuttal of Jory’s piece by other artistes – which – quite frankly is doing more harm than good to the volatile and embryonic music industry which we claim to have here.

We at GSB, having opted for the freedom of expression that pervades this industry internationally had posted here the issue of Jory’s song and Mr. Johnson’s reaction. At this time however we will remove all such posts and encourage others to do likewise in a spirit of goodwill to make local music worthwhile once more.

We say to both factions to desist from the lewd and vulgar manner in which you air your differences and to remind you that in some way – however small – you are a role model to others and such behavior is unbecoming of people who desire respect!

Jory, you are a talented youth who can channel these talents in a more positive way which will help you to get ahead in this business. Don’t let people who are not putting money in your pocket encourage you to make them laugh at others, at your own expense.

Ian, your response to this situation is shocking but we believe you can do better in mending the fences. After all, the real competition is not here in Guyana, but trying to get an artist on the international scene. Channel your energies thus!

Together we can work to make Guyana a place to reckon with in terms of positive vibes in the music industry and GSB will always support such initiatives. Let’s put friviality behind us and make local music work!

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Editor-in-Chief of GtShowBiz.com

For the past 11 years Jamaican singer/songwriter and producer Carlene Davis, whose stellar career spans four decades and includes several chart topping hits, has exclusively used her wealth of musical gifts to instruct in the way of the Lord. On her VP Records debut CD, TRUE WORSHIP, which will be released on October 6, Carlene demonstrates that creating great reggae music does not preclude spreading the gospel of Christ but rather, the two actions work synergistically as part of a Divinely ordained plan. Later this year, the BEST OF GLORY – CARLENE DAVIS , which features her greatest hits over the last decade is slated for release on VP/Glory Music on November 10.

True Worship is co-produced by Carlene and and her husband Tommy Cowan, and recorded live at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong studios. The album offers 13 songs of praise ranging from traditional hymns to original tunes penned by the Cowans. From the gently acoustic “Healing Is The Children’s Bread” (written by Tommy’s daughter, Pastor Sara Conner) to the rousing spiritual “Handful of Salt”, featuring backing vocals by the iconic Jamaican gospel group The Grace Thrillers, Carlene’s inspiring expression is complemented by several of the island’s finest musicians including (Shaggy’s) guitarist Michael Fletcher, keyboardists Neville Hinds, the musical director of Byron Lee’s Dragonaires, Chris McDonald, Othniel Lewis and renowned drummer Desi Jones. “God has given us reggae and whenever He hears that sound He says yes that is my Jamaican people,” explains Carlene who is also an ordained Christian minister with a PhD in pastoral counseling from South Florida’s Trinity Theological Seminary and a graduate of Orlando’s Ron Kenoly Praise Academy.

Born in Colonel’s Ridge, Clarendon, Jamaica, Carlene Davis was raised by her grandparents who instilled the importance of Christ in her life from an early age. She would rise to prominence within Jamaican music’s secular realm with her massive 1982 country-tinged reggae version of Paul Kelly’s “Stealing Love on the Side”. A spate of hits followed throughout the 80s and 90s including a cover of ABBA’s “The Way Old Friends Do”, “Going Down to Paradise” ‘It Must Be Love”, ‘With You”, ‘The First Word In Memory”, “Winnie Mandela” released in 1990 as a tribute to the first lady of the South African resistance against Apartheid and the 1992 dancehall chart topper ‘Dial My Number”. It was Carlene’s breast cancer diagnosis in 1996 that brought her fully to Christ and provided her the requisite spiritual strength to deal with such a challenging affliction.

True Worship reconfirms the curative power of God’s love, Carlene Davis is, playing a significant role in uniting the world through the gospel and music.

Some would call it a highly anticipated wait while other just wouldn't care, However the self proclaimed 'Gully God' is here and he is all ready to set things ablaze. Mavado plans to set the stage of the National park ablaze on Saturday September 19, 2009 at the 'UNFORGIVEN' concert.

Mavado arrived at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport on the evening of Thursday last at about 10:45pm.

Soon after the Jamaican artiste and his band arrived, a press briefing was held to give him a warm welcome to this beautiful land .Mavado confirmed that he would be looking forward to performing live for his many Guyanese fans when he stated " I can't wait to get on the stage…I'm here to give the people my best and of course what they want".

Mavado also declared that he has always been overcoming obstacles with his music and appreciates the support he is receiving from his Guyanese fans despite the 2008 incident between himself and the local government and he is most appreciative of the 2008 ban on him has being lifted.

He also went on record to say that he considers himself as a music ''transporter''delivering good vibes to fans worldwide and added that people should not let music lead their lives, meaning music is not all about today, but we have to remember about tomorrow and fans should know its not about war, people should be uniting with his music.

The promotional team is comprised of the management of Modern Hotel in Bartica and Slingerz Entertainment who both promises more entertaining performances for Guyana in helping to boost its tourism industry.

On the other side of news: Mavado's passport was taking away at the airport after landing which got him seemingly pissed and he reacted by asking that all be removed from his sight which also caused some sectins of the crowd who were present to boo him.

GAZA FANS PERHAPS?