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Impressive lineup for East End Festival

BY BVI News Correspondent

Originally published: July 14, 2009 11:50:00 AM
Last updated: July 14, 2009 07:55:59 PM

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Machel Mantano. *Photo credit: flickr.com

With Digicel as its premier sponsor, the East End Festival Committee has put together an impressive lineup for this year’s festival.

BVI News has learned that the festival will kick off with the Miss East End/Long Look Pageant, which will take place at the East End /Long Look Community Centre on Friday, July 31.

The beach fete is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1. It was stated that the fete is being sponsored by CCT, and will be featuring Jam Band and Showtime Band. Boat races and other beach action are part of the planned attraction for the 2009 beach fete.

The East Village will open on Monday, August 3 with the Return of the Titans, featuring Jam Band, Imaginations Reunion and Prime Time. This will prelude the Digicel-sponsored Reggae Success Show that will feature Daville and Baby Cham.

On Tuesday August 4 the Kendoy 'Reds' Penn Memorial Soca Show will take place and this will feature the local Soca Monarch, Jamesy P, Ritical, Luni Sparks and Electrify, Fireman Hooper, plus the Xtreme Band. Soca sensation Machel Montano and crew will be the headliner for that night.

The CCT sponsored Daddy Friday Rise and Shine Tramp is set for Wednesday, August 5 and the Jam Tyme Band will be there to provide tempo.

Following the tramp all roads will lead to the Digicel-sponsored Family Fun Day and Parade that will feature DJ Renegade, Leon and the Hot Shots, Show Time, Paul Keens Douglas, Grand Masters, and Cool Sessions.

Chairman of the East End Festival Committee Sandra Warrican told BVI News that the committee tried to put acts in place to make the festival as enjoyable as possible.

She said the annual festival is a celebration of the territory’s emancipation and is hoping that with this in mind there should be no room for violence.

Additionally, Warrican said that the security will be tight this year with more visibility. Overall she says that everything is the same as last year except that the committee is hoping that the patrons enjoy themselves more.

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AN on August 06, 2009 10:15:10 AM

I can understand trying to maintain Culture and Heritage. But, in an Economy like todays, I think that Government can find more efficient ways in disbursing monies to help the Citizen of these Islands. Do we have people going around to the homes of Elders and Shut Ins and making sure that they have a bite to eat, water to drink, and Medical Attention. This is what the BVI Government should be spending monies on. If we humble Ourselves and think back to where, when, and why we are celebrating, we will be lending a hand, and not putting out one.

john fahie on July 29, 2009 09:30:41 AM

WHAT ARE WE REALLY CELEBRATING.THIS YEAR WE HAVE MADE A GREAT MILESTONE 175 YEARS,SINCE WE HAVE BEEN EMANCIPATED FROM SLAVERY.THERE IS ANOTHER TYPE OF SLAVERY THAT IS HERE UPON US.WE HAVE MENTAL,SOCIAL,POLITICAL,AND ECONOMIC SLAVERY GOING ON HERE.WE A A PEOPLE IT IS TIME FOR US TO WISE UP AND EDUCATE OUR SELVES,STOP BEING BRAINWASHED BY THESE POLITICIANS AND THESE RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS.TODAY OUR FREEDOM COMES WITH A PRICE AND THEY HAVE TAKEN ALL THE FUN AND ENJOYMENT OUT OF OUR EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.TODAY OUR FREEDOM IS ABOUT POLITICIANS MAKING A NAME FOR THEM SELVES,THEN U HAVE INSTITUTIONS LIKE, DIGICEL.CCT GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS,LIME.THIS IS WHAT OUR FESTIVAL CELEBRATION COMES DOWN TO,THESE BUSINESS PROMOTING THEIR COMPANIES WITH THE HELP OF CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OUR POLITICIANS,IT IS REALLY SAD TO SEE ALL THE HARD WORK OUR FOREFATHERS SACRIFICED FOR US.NOW EVERYTHING HAS BOILED DOWN AS TO WHO CAN OUT SPEND WHO.THIS IS NOT NOTHING TO DO WITH EMANCIPATION.

SICK SICK on July 23, 2009 09:29:29 PM

I really cant understand for the love of God how we end up spending so much money for festival time. its like a Competition , who can out do who. I am really sick of this gross spending. Why in the world you have to give districts money to have a cultural event. This really is the end of time. People just sit and wait for this time of the year to come around to suck the Government for what they dish out. It makes me sick to the bone. No one listen any more all they do is spending, spend, and spend a set of money for shows. For people to come in wuck up them body and get shit. I miss the old times when you could go out eat drink meet friends laugh talk, listen to Sparrow and a few others cultural events . They now have been replaced with big bands and artists.

east (goofy is da name) on July 21, 2009 09:52:03 AM

east end festival gonna b Massive .... MOss it up oh yeah we only Jumping take off all our clothes n we'll b pumping....this ur boi goofy

Movado on July 20, 2009 02:39:12 PM

Destra is any reggae artist???..She sound more Soca to me.!!!!!!!

Libskye on July 19, 2009 07:50:03 AM

Hey the public needs to know that Government give $50,00.00 - $60,000.00 for the festival in the East and Carrot Bay. From the lineup for east end and carrot bay's festival they are surely over their budgets. If there are big sponsors to assist cost then government wouldn't have to clear the outstanding bills after festival. People needs to understand that the lineups increases and thats a high cost with those to sub-committees. Hope that them don't have to go to government for more money. Collin, be on on the look out cause them coming, just make sure RT bills are cleared since it was messed up from the 2008 unfair, lyning and self management board.

ISLO on July 18, 2009 10:43:09 PM

Ok i had enough. I been to beyonce, rhianna and 50 Cent concerts and the price to go in to see them is in 3figures. You all willing to pay a 100 to see an artist who is so called "big".

look wa ayo turn festival into! Tyrese!!! some one who dont know shyt bout caribbean culture and our way of life....i was vex when i here he coming.

Virgin Islands you all need to open your arms and embrace our strong culture which was put in place by our forebeares.

We dont need international artist who dont even know what festival mean to come here and run our festival. Stick to what you know and wuk with what you have.....

How can we remember the time when we always want to change the time.

anonymous on July 17, 2009 03:14:29 PM

I personally don't give a hoots who is on the stage, cause I have a good time wherever I go as long as i'm wit my pplz. BUT dese tingz cost money... that i don't have right now. lol SOOOO imma save the dollars for where the entertainment is new and exciting.

Angel on July 16, 2009 01:12:36 PM

Jam Time for Jouvert!!, what a waste a time........!!!, thy couldn't get either Panter Vybes,New Vybes, Pumpa r someone else to make the Jouvert nice buddy!

STREUPS!!! on July 16, 2009 10:46:49 AM

Jam Tyme Band for EE/LL jouvert?!? WTF! Hell nah, jam tyme don't pull no crowd. It seems like u want to have a re-run of last year's jouvert when ppl were expecting them (i.e. when they pulled a crowd) and got showtime instead. Jamband is back together and sounding nice, and trust me it will have a bigger turn-out then a jam tyme jouvert!!!

Ms.Cupcakxxx on July 15, 2009 10:29:26 PM

Carrot Bay, as small as it is, outshines both Road Town & East End every year.

All the people telling others to stop complaining need to silence themselves and stop accepting mediocrity. It's my money, my festival and I intend to enjoy it. If the line-up is lessssss, I have the right to talk about it. The BVI has seen Destra & Machel more than Trinidad itself. Thats a damn shame.

Last Lap will be ram...more people than CB can hold, but that makes for a better jam!

BVI on July 15, 2009 02:09:19 PM

Can we all jus enjoy all the dammn line up from complaining..it have others wa dont have as much as our line up but they appreciating what the hell they have...if u dont like it stay home more room for us who like it..sh**t

OnLooker on July 15, 2009 10:03:14 AM

Nice....loving the East End line up.....i aint goint a piece of "Carrot Bay" too small for the crowd they want too pull.....

Relax People on July 15, 2009 09:25:08 AM

The Road Town Village entertainment International Reggae Night will feature Taurus Riley, Duane Stephenson, Destra and the headliner will be Kymani Marley.
For the International Calypso Night, some of the artistes include Mighty Chalk Dust, Tallpree, Dice, Terry Gajraj and Rudy.

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A Shame... on July 15, 2009 07:50:04 AM

It's too bad that some folks in the BVI don't recognize the hard work that people put into these festivals and in obtaining the artists. If you don't appreciate the line-up, DON'T COME. I'm sure there are plenty of people who will have a good time in spite of your criticisms.

sickadiss on July 14, 2009 09:50:48 PM

People in da bvi neva satisfied if ayo want new artist den pay ayo money an bing um i sick a da comlaining. if dem had bing sum body big an who neva been here b4 dem woulda still find sumting else 2 say bout da person. STRUPES.
Bigg ups to the east end festival committee fo a job well dun d line up mass!!!! i 4 1 goin enjoy myself . BOOM!! I out

strupz on July 14, 2009 06:27:59 PM

east line up dum dum dum strupzzzzzzzzzzz wa so exciting in dem artist deh strupzzzzzz macheal wa here already man strupzzz ritical neva wa come off da stage jamespy yawn yawn

What on July 14, 2009 05:48:54 PM

Machel Montano........YAWNNNNNNNNNNNN.........

CARROT BAY IS THE SPOT.

nice on July 14, 2009 03:45:14 PM

THIS GOING AN BE MASS!!!!

I miss MAchel last time i AIN'T GONNA MISS IT AGAIN!!!

hmmmmm on July 14, 2009 03:21:06 PM

everyone jus seems to be quitasising why wont u guys help sponser d damn festival so u can get d artist dat u want to see from jus arguing...u r da same one saying d fesival line up is boring but we will se all ur faces out dere in da FRONT of da stage jumping up....

on July 14, 2009 02:59:26 PM

Wah happen to road town??? Them don't have any money or wah?

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spice on July 14, 2009 02:32:03 PM

check on Bolos building you will see the line up for Road Town

Plain Talk on July 14, 2009 02:19:06 PM

As always you people are never satisfied. Who don't like the lineup etc. STAY HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOBODY GON MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

player on July 14, 2009 01:51:05 PM

every body need to shut up there the only go show is carrot why is this huh well saw

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on July 14, 2009 01:49:41 PM

" A fed up ah de same ting ova an ova"...nyaaaaa

Boring on July 14, 2009 01:05:48 PM

Why this place always bringing back the same people every damn year. Strupes! Ah waste of money bringing back the same old peopl. You dont think people going to get sick i seeing the same people performing all the time. The committee could have done better than that.

IMPRESSIVE WHAT???? on July 14, 2009 12:54:17 PM

EACH YEAR ALL THE COMMITTEES LETTING CARROT BAY OUTSHINE THEM. PLEASEEEEE DO BETTER NEXT YEAR!!!!!

Line up sucks on July 14, 2009 12:49:16 PM

Is now I waiting for Carrot Bay cause both Road town and East End line up sucks. Let me save my $$$$ for last lap.

on July 14, 2009 12:42:17 PM

the line up does no look 2 bad!!!!!!

Welsa on July 14, 2009 12:34:23 PM

East End Long Look LINE UP IS DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM LAWD CARROT BAY IT IS tyrese baby!!!

Nice on July 14, 2009 12:31:23 PM

Carrot Bay watch out!!

anonymous on July 14, 2009 12:30:47 PM

I've never been to east end's festival. Don't think this year will be any different.

CURIOSIT on July 14, 2009 12:24:17 PM

I notice East End and Carrot Bay came out with there festival line up which seems very exciting.....but what I would realy like to no is what happen to the line up for ROAD TOWN??? Can some one from the committee advise ASAP this is not good especially for persons who comin from overseas an would like to take part in our celebrations...It ridiculous that the village will open next week and no line up till now....

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