Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

Kingston, Jamaica: Despite the harsh economic climate facing Jamaica, many still holds the view that hard work is the key to success. Amidst the current state of affairs with our local job market, there is always that occasional beacon of light which intermittently shines and one such individual is popular disc jock DJ Wah Wa of Darkcide International.

A graduate of the St. Georges’s College and Calabar High School, DJ Wah Wa from his adolescent years has always had a love for music and after completing his professional studies wasted no time in delving into the art form.

Following his discovery by the Kingston based sound system, DJ Wah Wa has spent his formidable years travelling the thoroughfares of Jamaica, the Caribbean and North America entertaining fans while making a name for himself. Read the rest of this entry »

Kingston, Jamaica:-THE STAR MC search is offering not just a chance to showcase talent to a wide variety of audiences in Jamaica, but also an immediate financial benefit to the winner.

The triumphant MC will receive a $100,000 advance on an MC services contract. Following a short training programme, this bold MC may be contracted to represent the brand of a particular product as an emcee at major and minor events islandwide, with the potential to earn even more after re-couping the advance. The $100,000 however is guaranteed whether the winner receives additional MC bookings or not.

In addition to this immediate cash injection, the winner can expect free products from the sponsor, plus the opportunity to rub shoulders with celebrities at various events. This may result in the winner even rising to celebrity status themselves, while participating in exciting promotions and events across the island.

Auditions take place on Friday, July 9 starting at 9AM inside the Sports Club of the Gleaner Company on North Street in Kingston. The search is open to anyone between 21 and 40 years old who think they can manage this task. Read the rest of this entry »

Kingston Jamaica: THE STAR Newspaper is looking for the next big thing in the world of Masters of Ceremonies, and has launched an island-wide hunt to find such an individual.

The daily tabloid has started the STAR MC search, a hunt to find the person talented enough, eloquent enough, and charismatic enough to win hearts and minds to begin a career in the business of professional hosting/presenting. The audition will take place on Friday July 9 at 9 am, inside the Sports Club of the Gleaner Company on North Street in Kingston.

There is no denying the power of the MC at live events. A talented MC makes or breaks the show. He or she guides the tempo and tone of the event and makes sure that patrons are having the best possible time. They are the ringmasters so to speak, delicately balancing between keeping the audience excited, and not stealing the thunder from the main performers.

THE STAR is offering one person that chance to become a professional MC. The search is open to anyone between 21 and 40 years old who thinks they can manage this task. The winner of the audition will get a contract valued at $100,000, and will receive training in addition to guaranteed bookings. Read the rest of this entry »

Kingston, Jamaica:-Business interests are expecting this year’s Reggae Sumfest to bring a significant jolt to the Montego Bay economy, which should also extend to the wider Jamaica. It is being seen as a welcome ease to the current economic crunch and a catapult for more growth.

Each year, the world- renowned Festival draws thousands of overseas visitors into the city and its environs, and with this influx, there comes a remarkable upswing in commerce and its related benefits. Visitors have been known to travel from as far as Australia to attend the Festival, spending on Jamaican products liberally as they seek to enjoy every aspect of the Jamaican brand. From as far back as 2003, it was predicted that significant foreign exchange would flow into the island during the time of the festival. This year’s Festival should bring substantial benefits to a wide variety of business interests primarily in the second city, but extending to other areas of the island. Read the rest of this entry »

Dwight Nelson

The Jamaican entertainment industry would not be as unique without artistes having an entourage and the diverse dance cliques that are so prominent in our dancehall fraternity. But, could all this be threatened by the passing of the new anti-gang legislation?

Recent developments have led the Minister of National Security Dwight Nelson to announce to Parliament, plans to introduce Anti-gang legislation as part of the Government’s efforts to curtail crime in Jamaica.

According to information from the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), the minister said the legislation, “which the ministry is seeking to pursue in collaboration with several key stakeholders, is intended to target, infiltrate and dismantle gangs, and identify and arrest all members.” Read the rest of this entry »

(Kingston, Jamaica) – Coming hot on the heels of their exciting Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall Competition, Magnum Tonic Wine will be launching yet another phenomenal promotion, which no doubt will have their loyal consumers asking for more.

The brand, which has been associated with undiluted energy throughout the years, has also become a staple among their consumers because of its ingenuity to seamlessly fuse charity with entertainment and this “Under The Cap”, (UTC), promotion is yet another example of how the brand supports its consumers.

For the UTC Promotion, consumers will certainly be able to win in a big way, because they will be able to win free Magnum after obtaining specially-marked 10th Anniversary caps, as well as two daily cash prizes of $10, 000. It doesn’t get any better than that. Read the rest of this entry »

Kingston, Jamaica:-Going into 2009, promoters of live shows in Jamaica faced challenging times. They were beginning to feel the effects of a global recession that took root in the summer of 2008 and were bracing for the worst.

One event that came away unscathed was Reggae Sumfest, the annual week-long show that has taken place at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, St. James since 1993. Prior to the show, spokespersons for Summerfest Productions acknowledged the difficult financial times, but announced a line-up they believed would make Reggae Sumfest 2009 the best ever.

The eclectic cast certainly paid off for the July 19-25 show. Dancehall’s elite, led by Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, packed the house on Dancehall Night which Summerfest says drew an astonishingly large number of patrons. Read the rest of this entry »

Gillian Larmond popularly know as Lady Mystery in the entertainment industry is a Radio Broadcaster is the Public Relations Manager and Events Coordinator of Western Public Relations and Productions Company, located in Big Bridge, Westmoreland, Jamaica and is well sought after by most persons for her expertise, efficiency and experience.

Western Public Relations and Productions is a company that makes dreams become reality – through media promotion and networking.

The company specializes in music, arts and entertainment publicity. The mission is to increase public and media awareness of musicians and events through media contacts. WPRP endeavors to ensure that their clients receive the publicity they deserve.

Services offered: Publicity, Promotions, Bookings, Graphics Designing and Events Planning.

Western Public Relations and Productions; is a cut above the rest; now put them to the test!”

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