ST.KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 27-29, 2013 AT WARNER PARK STADIUM

TICKETS EC $100.00/USD$40.00

THURSDAY JUNE 27TH
Kolission Band, Small Axe Band, Kore Band, Nu Vybes Band International, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Anne Lyons, Super Blue and Grand Masters Band.

FRIDAY JUNE 28TH 2013
Dejour, Dagah, Charles Emanuel, Tessanne Chin, Koshens, Shaggy and Beres Hammond.

SATURDAY JUNE 29TH
Cayon Pantastics, Andy Narell featuring Relator with Special Guest Etienne Charles and Lionel Richie

FOR MORE INFORMATION www.stkittsmusicfestival.net

TITO KAYAK ARRIVES IN NEVIS TODAY(JULY 24TH 2012)

Tito Kayak aims to arrive in Nevis on July 24th 2012, to celebrate his birthday and successful travel from Venezuela to Nevis by kayak.

Who is Tito Kayak? Activist, Adventurer, Freedom Fighter, Alberto de Jesus Mercado has embarked upon yet another journey to support a cause that he passionately believes.  In an attempt to bring bring attention to the plight of "Oscar Lopez  Rivera", a fellow Community Activist with Puerto Rican roots who has been incarcerated in the United States of America for thirty-one years.  Alberto Mercado is symbolically navigating his kayak 1400 miles along the same route that was traveled by Arawaks from Venezuela to the Greater Antilles as a gesture of solidarity and courage in the fight for freedom and justice.  http://emorales7.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/tito-kayaks-repeating-islands/

Oscar Lopez Rivera has been accused of being a leader of the Puertorican Nationalist Group "Fuerzas Armadas de Liberacion Nacional (F.A.L.N.) said to be responsible for more than one hundred bombings.  Alan Prendergrast reported in the "Denver Westword News" July 12th 1995 that Mr. Rivera was sentenced to 55 years in 1981 for "Seditious Conspiracy" (Attempting to over-throw the American Government in Puerto Rico) and received and additional fifteen years in 1990 for an attempted prison escape, which he claims was fabricated.  Mr. Rivera claims that he had no involvement in the bombings or deaths. http://www.westword.com/1995-07-12/news/end-of-the-line/ 
Mr. Rivera has sacrificed his life to liberate his people and demand respect for Human Rights and Freedom for all.

Alberto Mercado an environmentalist a heart, has a long list of peaceful protests and excursions on his activist resume, which became labelled as civil disobedience with his 1999 protest of the U.S. Navy bombing zone in Vieques Puerto Rico located in the North-Eastern Caribbean.  In March 2000, he participated in a protest ot stop the Northern Coast of Scotland from being used by the U.S. Navy as a bombing ground.  On November 5th 2000, Tito Kayak and fellow activists put a Flag of Puerto Rico on the Statue of Liberty's Crown in New York City.  Then, on June 13th 2005 Alberto was arrested after climbing the flag pole at the United National Head Quarters in New York to change their flag to the flag from Puerto Rica while they were having a meeting with the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization to discuss the political status of Puerto Rico.  He was ordered to spend sixty days in prison or pay a $600.00USD fine.  His supporters raised $90% of the money on his behalf to show their support http://www.workers.org/2005/world/tito-kayak-1027.

Now "Tito Kayak" is kayaking through the Caribbean Region to raise awareness for Oscar Lopez Rivera and St. Kitts and Nevis will be a part of his legacy.  On June 21st 2012 he started his journey in Venezuela and since then has visited Grenada, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica and Guadeloupe.  His ultimate goal is to reach Washington to ask President Obama for a pardon for Oscar Lopez Rivera.  If you want to show your support to "Tito Kayak" you sponsor him at http://amigosdelmarpr.com/contacto or you can sign the petition to liberate Oscar Lopez Rivera at http://amigosdelmarpr.com/firma-la-peticion-sign-petition or continue to follow his journey at http://www.facebook.com/kayakeandoporlalibertad 


TRAVEL HISTORY 

1994 Virgin Gorda, Tortola Jose Van Dyke, St. John, St. Thomas, Culebra, Viques, Naguabo
19955 First back to Puerto Rico

1995 Naguabo, Vieques-Culebra-St. Thomas-Fajardo

1996 Second back to Puerto Rico

1997 First attempt to reach the Dominican Republic

1998 First trip to the Dominican Republic

Vieques to Naguabo Remada 1999 to establish the first civil disobedience camp in Vieques

2003 Virgin Gorda trip to the Dominican Republic

2006 Santa Cruz, Vieques, Puerto Rico's north coast, turn to the Dominican Republic Barahona port (500 miles)

2007 three-day Cruise Anegada, Virgin Gorda, Tortola, St Thomas, St John, Culebra, Vieques, Fajardo. This trip was made with a Puerto Rican Kayak built by the Companies Vasallo.

"STOP PLAAY" DANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIAL TODAY! FIRST 100 TICKETS PURCHASED TODAY AT FORT STREET TICKET OUTLET WILL BE $20.00EC

GUEST ARTIST: DC CHECK THE LINK http://www.lockoffrecords.com

"A DC! Born and raise in SP (Sandy Point) I Do Dance Hall and Reggae, matter a fact everything cause me love music in GENERAL YOU CHECK!"

SKNFA (ST. KITTS AND NEVIS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION)   "STOP PLAAY" DANCE AT CLUB KACTUS IS THE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY!  FOLLOWING THE MISS SKNFA SPORTS PERSONALITY 2012 PAGEANT COME TO CLUB KACTUS "STOP PLAAY" DANCE AND CONGRATULATE THE CONTESTANTS!  ALL WHO SHOW UP AT THE DANCE WITH A WRIST BAND FROM THE PAGEANT GET $10.00EC OFF TICKET.

GIVE AWAY'S:  DIGICEL - THE FIRST 50 DIGI USERS TO ENTER CLUB KACTUS ON JUNE 23RD RECEIVE $10.00 FREE CREDIT.  A TOP OF THE LINE BLACK BERRY WILL ALSO BE RAFFLED OFF AS A GATE PRIZE! AND MUCH MORE!

PRESS RELEASE LINK
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"STOP PLAAY" CHINESE ASSASSIN SPINS AT CLUB KACTUS

Saturday June 23^trd 2012 Chinese Assassin will be in the “Pulse Room” at Club Kactus Dance Party “STOP PLAAY”.

Kactus Promotion, Fast Cash and Kupid of ZIZ Presents “STOP PLAAY” featuring “Chinese Assassin” spinning the maddest tunez (dance hall, foundation, lover’s rock and more...)

Performances by Kashman, Nicha B, Jah Fire, Kollision Band, Mad Squad, TNO Sound, Unstoppable Chalice, Mixclusiv Sound, DJ Flexx, Heneiken Evolution HD, DJ Shaggy and a Special Guest Artist.  Hosted by “SisMarlene “of “Creation Family International” and “Sudiepop” of “Sugar City FM.  Doors open at 9:00pm   Admission is $25.00EC in advance $30.00EC at the gate.  FREE ADMISSION for the FIRST 25 LADIES IN THE VENUE.

TICKET OUTLETS: Tony Berry, Fort Street Ticket Outlet, Fraites & Sons, B’s Supermarket, Bevis Hutchinson—St. Paul’s, Parris Super Market—Cayon, Judith Shop N Save VIP TICKETS TOO!

OFFICIAL STORES: Athletes Foot, Anna Issa Beauty Salon, Smart Fit, Juseberri Unisex Store

STORE DISCOUNT FOR PEOPLE WHO PRESENT THEIR TICKET FOR “STOP PLAAY”

OFFICIAL MEDIA:  Martin Multimedia.  Eustace Martin Photography will be on site to do professional photo shoots upon client request.

SECURITY: TIGHT, Tight, Tight! Patrols Along Bay Road and Bird Rock Road to Club Kactus. SAFETY IS PARAMONT! Buses are Organized for Pick Up  and Drop Off  at Bakers Corner  & Bus Terminal—Bay  Road to and from Kactus (BUS FARE APPLIES) Bus License Plate Numbers are: HA161 (Bougna) and HA271 ( “Higher Grounds - Driver: Giddy)

Top Sound Chinese Assassin will be in St. Kitts and Nevis for the first time. Ever!

“Born and raised in Kingston, systems: Studio B. International, Road Star International, King Earthquake, Leo tech Hi Power, Katarock Sound and now Chinese Assassin.

Telling us about his earliest days with music, Ringo reminisced with us by sharing "from I was a youth growing up in Mona Heights, my brothers and some friends of mine decided to form a sound system by the name of Studio B.  We were very young then and all we did was eat, drink, and sleep music.  this was my introduction to the music world, both uptown parties and in the dance hall.  Performing in both worlds was not the norm, so it was here I came to a crossroad where I had to choose if I wanted to remain uptown or go straight dancehall.

My brother Bobby Chin and I decided we want to be Reggae / Dance hall selectors, and so we moved on to other sound systems.”Further in his journey, Ringo met Mr. Trevor Levy who was the owner of Road Star Int’l, and after playing alongside them one night, was so impressed with the talent of the DJ that he asked if he would allow the young DJ to tour with them. The answer was yes, which began his career with the sound. “This was a good time for me as I was learning how to select and manage a true Dance hall sound. Playing for Road Star allowed me to compete with other sound systems, and we were very successful at this. I also gained most of my experience playing in the other parishes of Jamaica and mastering the art of being a sound clash selector. I loved playing for Road Star,Big ups to Quincy Jones and the rest of the crew. It was with this sound I got my first opportunity to play in another country. We went on tour in Canada to do a few shows in different cities.

Playing with Road Star led to King Earthquake a big sound out of Washington DC, which led to Leo Tech Hi Power. While Ringo built his experience, his youngest brother, Peter who was now living in Florida decided to launch his own sound. He started out doing a mixed CD’s, and after getting rave reviews, launched Chinese Assassin, the sound system. “I decided to move from New York and help him manage and run the sound” recalls Ringo. “Our mixed CD’s got so popular so fast that we started taking bookings to do parties and dances!”

Playing among some of the biggest names in the business, Chinese Assassins have played in countries Jamaica, Bermuda, Belize, Amsterdam, England,Canada, The Virgin Islands, Cayman Island,The Bahamas, Costa Rica and almost all of North America. Some of the sounds that we have performed with include: Black Chiney, Mighty Crown, Bass Odyssey, Katarock, Poison Dart, Renaissance,Code Red,Adonai and Foundation from Groningen, Holland.We also did a show with Byron Lee and the Dragonairs in the Bahamas which i will never forget as it was shortly after Byron Lee passed away”. (Ref.http://www.chineseassassindjs.com/pages/meet-the-assassins)

PRESS RELEASE LINK 

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CALLING ALL VIDEO HEADS....VIRAL AD COMPETITION BY STUDIO 3210

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If your up to it let the CREATIVE JUICES FLOW and show us how good you are with a DSLR Camera, a Camcorder or even your mobile phone.  The winner will walk away with five days free film equipment rental worth over $4,000.00 UK Sterling (pounds).

HOW'S THAT FOR A PRIZE?

But you have to upload your videos on our VIMEO PAGE by midnight on the 21st of May 2012 to be considered.

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STUDIO 3210 is an international distribution and production company set up in 2011. In less than a year, we have been able to make a name for ourself in the market as a "Cinema Boutique" working essentially with films from or about the Caribbean and it's Diaspora.  We believe in a new generation of talents hence most of our films are from 1st or 2nd time directors.

STUDIO 3210 is present at all main trade events and film festivals like AFM, Berlin, Cannes, Toronto, London etc and is one of the main sponsors of the critically acclaimed Caribbean Film Corner.

Our main assets are the quality of our services and relationships both with filmmakers who trust us with their films, with festivals programmers who choose our titles and with distributors & broadcasters who acquire films from us.

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LEGENDS, CALYPSONIANS AND TRAIL BLAZERS, WITH SPECIAL GUEST "BURNING FLAMES" FROM ANTIGUA, WRAP UP 2011 AT "SOCA MI CRAZY" SUNDAY JANUARY 1ST AT CARNIVAL VILLAGE

On Sunday January 1st 2012 at Carnival Village St. Kitts legendary artists Mick Stokes, King Starshield and King Ayatollah share the "Soca Mi Crazy" stage with fellow Calypsonians King Socrates, King Punwa, Unexpected, Mighty Honesty, Rockafella and Trail Blazers Shakki Starfire, Masud Sadiki and Queen Anastasia.  Then, Small Axe, Grand Masters, Nu Vybes International,Kollision Band, 4 Play Band, Legends Band and the Kore Band from Nevis will dance us into the wee hours of the morning.

Celebrity Promotion in association with Rituals Coffee House, Subway and Fast Cash are giving St. Kitts and Nevis Massive an opportunity to witness home grown legendary artists that have entertained us for decades with their upbeat music, to reflect on the events of 2011 through the social commentary of Calypsonians, to sweat to the sumptuous rhythms of the best Soca, Reggae and Dance Bands in the Federation and to see where the Trail Blazers of 2011 plan to take us in 2012.

Advance Tickets $30.00, $40.00EC at Gate and $75.00EC for VIP (Premier Seating, Drinks and Finger Foods)

TICKET OUTLETS: B & D Ticket Outlet Fort Street, Judith Shop N Save, Tony Berry, Fraites N Son - Molineaux, B's Super Market - Sandy Point.

SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST-BURNING FLAMES
"From Antigua and Barbuda, this band represents high-energy, multiple-influenced, synthesizer-driven soca. Years of backing up popular Montserrat calypsonian "Arrow" and laid the groundwork for their solo debut. 
Burning Flames has totally dominated the Antigua Carnival from 1985 to now (2008). Their music is influenced by calypso, reggae, funk, zouk and just about every other music genre.  Formerly "endless vibration" known for playing more rock and roll than soca, Burning Flames, a soca band made up of brothers and cousins, started out playing background for Calypso Arrow. Songs Released 2011 Obeah, Happy Grass and She Want Iron

Ref.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burning-Flames/137300467392?sk=info

MICK STOKES
"Though he has been retired for over 15 years, Stokes still managed to go out an move the crowd as if he were still in the business.  He said he was glad for the opportunity given by the Music Festival because he felt he still had something in him as an individual artiste".  "Stokes who has been in the music industry since 1969 and did his first track titled 'Jumping Jack' is also a prolific drummer and has played in bands in Greneda, Trinidad, St. Vincent, Saint Martin and other countries.  He has been a key member of the band Group Impressions popularly known as GIs Brass for several years". Ref. http://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/32342

KING SOCRATES  
"... King Socrates Singer, songwriter, recording artiste, entertainer, and bandleader. Socrates has chosen the art of Calypso. He has won several Calypso King Competitions, "over fifteen" locally and regionally". 
"...King Socrates is the winner of the 2009-2010 National Calypso Monarch winning his fifth national crown with an impressive 763 points. His two songs had a tremendous impact , "Let justice Reign" which spoke about the battles over boundaries changes—and the stalling of the electoral process," and "Real Health Scare," a song about the our health crises and the risks of obesity, diabetes, cancer etc." ..The long awaited "Best of King Socrates – My Music is Life, Is My Music" is out, however King Socrates is currently working on a new album which will have many great surprises". Ref. http://www.myspace.com/kingsocratesh

THE KORE
"With only a few months as a band, St. Kitts and Nevis' newest musical sensation, The Kore, has climbed the entertainment ladder with captivating musical arrangements and memorable performances.  Following the band's launch in February of this year, residents and visitors alike, have realized the true talent and potential of the all-male group.  This talent has come to light in a number of dynamic performances including: The band's official launch "Versatile Mayhem (February 19th 2011) - Busy Signal Show Nevis (February 26th 2011)". Ref. http://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/page_object_bio/artist_1312669

KING AYATOLLAH
Dion Stevens also known as "King Ayatollah" has enjoyed a number of accolades during his long career in the Calypso arena. He has won the National Calypso Monarch title of St. Kitts and Nevis and been crowned Calypso King in 1996, 1999 and 2003.  In 2004 Ayatollah was crowned King of the "Leeward Island Calypso Monarch Competition", a prestigious event in Anguilla that brings together the best Calypsonians in the Caribbean Region to battle in song for the honour of wearing the coveted Crown. King Ayatollah is well know for his emphatic songs; Three long years, Writing on the Wall, Bruise Our Knees, Bad Boy King and Kaiso Terrorist.

KING PUNGWA
"St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN):  King Pungwa was crowned the 2010-2011 National Calypso Monarch just before 1:00 o'clock Thursday morning.  The last performer in the first round and the first to appear in the second, Pungwa made his mark in two dramatic presentations at the tightly-contested show.

An enthusiastic crowd sang lustily along with the three-time title-holder with the distinctive voice during his first song, "Hang 'Em High." His presentation featured a prison, a gallows and a dramatic mock hanging; complete with the masked hang man, the preacher and the hooded criminal, his twitching body left swinging from the noose at the end of the song.  In his second appearance,  Pungwa sang "Take De Old Clothes Off;" a song that spoke to the hypocrisy of the clergy, and the need to shed the immorality and start anew.  He controlled the stage jumping, and turning and spinning as he sang, near the end ripping of his dark garments with a dramatic flourish to reveal a white suit underneath.

King Pungwa won the title back-to-back in 2001 and 2002". Ref. http://www.winnfm.com/news2.asp?NewsID=5701

Press Release (31/12/11)

"Soca Mi Crazy"

Marlene Phillips - Creation Family International

Email: creationfamilyinternational@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Creation-Family-International/145948272423?sk=wall

"SOCA MI CRAZY" 2012 JAM AT CARNIVAL VILLAGE SUNDAY JAN. 1ST - NEW YEAR'S DAY

"Celebrity Promotion" in association with "Rituals Coffee House" and "Subway" host the First Party Jam of 2012 at Carnival Village, Basseterre St. Kitts to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival 

Spend your first night of 2012 in true bacchanal style at "SOCA MI CRAZY" on Sunday January 1st at Carnival Village.  Herald in the new year with rising stars, singing legends and the hottest soca bands in St. Kitts and Nevis.  The stellar line up consists of; King Pungwa, King Starshield, King Socrates, King Ayatollah, Queen Anastasia, Might Honesty, Rockafella, Unexpected, Mick Stokes, "Stitch In Time" Masud Sadiki, Shakki Starfire, Legends Band, 4 Play band, Kollision Band, Small Axe Band, Nu Vybes Band International and Grand Masters.


Tickets purchased in advance are $30.00EC and $40.00EC at the gate.  VIP Tickets are $75.00EC and include premier seating, finger foods and drinks from the Brinley Gold product line.
TICKET OUTLETS: B & D Ticket Outlet (Fort Street), Judith Shop N Save,  Tony Berry (Village), Fraites N Son (Molineaux) and B's Supermarket (Sandy Point) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soca-Mi-Crazy/159509410808616?sk=info

SHAKKI STARFIRE "Shakki has now released 2 songs for Sugar Mas 2011/12 and both have been well received and in very regular and significant rotation on radio stations around the region.  Her first 2012 single "Party Plenty" was released in early November and was immediately adopted by the Sugar Mass organizing committee as the official jingle for Sugar Mas 2011/2012". Ref. http://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/49615

MASUD SADIKI A.K.A. "STITCH IN TIME" "Described as the most influential reggae artist coming out of the twin Island paradise of St Kitts and Nevis and, more specifically St Kitts, Masud Sadiki delivers everything that is positive and great about reggae music". Ref. http://www.facebook.com/masudsadiki?sk=info


"BASSETERRE, St. Kitts December 16th, 2011 - St. Kitts/Nevis Reggae Star Masud Sadiki, who also goes by the name Stitch In Time when he is performing as Calypso or Soca artist, will release his much anticipated first Soca/Calypso Album next Wednesday 21st December night at Spart Net". Ref. http://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/50869

QUEEN ANASTASIA  "This new generation, multi talented Calypsonian is equally adept at performing Soca, rhythm and blues and is also an actor and model.  Her love of the calypso art for and powerful stage presence are gifts handed down from her very accomplished father, calypso great King Socrates."
.1st Runner Up St. Kitts Junior Calypso Competition 1991
.2nd Runner Up Anguilla Junior Calypso Competition 1993-95
.2nd Runner Up Anguilla Female Calypso Bacchanal 1994-95
.2nd Runner Up St. Kitts Female Calypso Bacchanal 2002
.3rd  Runner Up St. Kitts Female Calypso Bacchanal 2003
.St. Kitts Female Calypso Bacchanal 2004 Monarch
.St. Kitts Easteramma Queen 2004-06
.St. Kitts Female Calypso Bacchanal 2005-07 & 2011
.1st Runner Up St. Kitts National Calypso Monarch Competition 2006.
.Monarch - St. Kitts Ring Band Calypso Monarch 2006
Recipient of  award for outstanding female entertainer from National Joint Committee Trinidad and Tobago 2007 Ref.http://www.facebook.com/QueenAnastasiaSKN?sk=info

GRAND MASTERS  Grand Masters, was founded in 1986 by Wingrove Hicks Williams and Kelvin Lennon.  Since then Grand Masters, has been the driving force behind the music of St. Kitts earning them many praises at home and abroad.  Grand Masters, hods the 1998 & 1999 back to back road march titles.   Also 2007, 2008, & 2009 consecutively.  The eight member band, has toured the United States and Europe extensively.  During their 1999 tour Grand Masters had the pleasure of performing in New York City Miami, Conneticut, Birmingham and Leeds in England.  Over the Years Grand Masters has owned people all over the worlds attention with their hot tracks and albums.  They are now the Road March Champions for Carnival 2009-2010...". Ref.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Masters-Band/110922558959013?sk=info


NU VYBES BAND INTERNATIONAL "They have been the Road March Champions producing the best carnival music in St. Kitts 5 times in 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003 and 2006.  Among their top hits have been Indian Chant, Forward On, Stand Firm, Street Style, Keep On Moving, Hand Signal, Ghost of Music, Higher Ground, Rumble, People's Sugar, Step Up, Bangalang, Crazy Love, True Mass, My Radio, Rubber Band, Boat Riding, Rolling Deep, Ting Lang, and On De Band Stand".  "...Though Nu-Vybes has been honored locally and overseas, on several occasions, the greatest salutation is the gyration and waving of thousands of people all over the world to the sound of the Nu-Vybes Band International".  Ref. http://www.facebook.com/pages/De-Sugar-Band-Nu-Vybes-Band-International-St-Kitts-WI/159235221103?sk=info

SMALL AXE BAND INTERNATIONAL "...They have gone to a great review at the first annual St. Kitts Music Festival, held in June of 1996, and have repeatedly been said to be the only band playing "True St. Kitts Music".  They have performed with the likes of some of the Caribben's top bands like (WCK, Krosfyah, Burning Flames, Jam Band, Imagination Brass and many others and even backed the Calypso King of the World, The Mighty Sparrow at a concert in St. Kitts some years ago.  Small Axe Band has been producing their own albums, at least one every year, since their beginnings and have the reputation of being the only local band that can always attract a crowd when they are playing out.  Small Axe Band was the Road March Winner for the year 200-2001 with their hit song "Shub back on de Iron" and 2006-2007 with popular Caribbean song "Dance the Masquerade". Ref. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Small-Axe-Band-International/166878409130?sk=info

Press Release (12/27/11)

"Soca Mi Crazy"

Marlene Phillips - Creation Family International

Email: creationfamilyinternational@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Creation-Family-International/145948272423?sk=wall