On Easter Monday, April 13th, JN (Jamaica National) Group will present a live online acoustic concert called ‘Together We’re Strong.’ It will stream in real time on both their Facebook page and Instagram profile (@TheJNGroup); starting at 10 AM EST.
Confirmed performers include: Agent Sasco, Kevin Downswell, Rhoda Isabella, Rondell Positive, Carlene Davis and Naomi Cowan. It will be hosted by comedian Ian ‘Ity’ Ellis.
Here are some the artists and public figures that will partake in the ‘Together We Stand’ virtual concert on Easter Sunday: Usain Bolt, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Buju, Banton, Richie Spice, Koffee, Maxi Priest, Toni-Ann Singh and many more.
This is a fundraising event that will feature the nation’s leading musical entertainers, professional athletes and public figures. It will stream live on VP Records’ social media platforms, as well as on Television Jamaica. For additional information, and to donate, visit: jatogetherwestand dot com.
On Easter Sunday, April 12th, VP Records, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, will all come together to present a virtual event dubbed ‘Together We Stand‘.
This is a virtual fundraising concert that will feature the nation’s leading musical entertainers, professional athletes and public figures. It will stream live on VP Records’ social media platforms, as well as on Television Jamaica. For additional information, and to donate, visit: jatogetherwestand dot com
Barbados’ biggest reggae event, the annual Barbados Reggae Festival, will not take place on the announced dates of April 24th – 28th. In accordance with the request made by the Prime Minister of Barbados (to restrict public gatherings), the organizers have decided to postpone the event to a later date.
The new date has not yet been announced.
The organizers of the annual Canadian Music Week has announced that the event has been postponed until September, 2020. It was initially scheduled to take place from May 19-23 in downtown Toronto. The new tentative dates are Sept. 8-13, 2020. See statement below.
“Due to the continuing spread of the novel COVID-19 virus we believe it is our social responsibility to postpone the upcoming Canadian Music Week 2020 Conference and Expo. In light of the recent growing number of event cancellations, Public Health Canada statements, and various provincial gathering bans, we concluded this was the right decision. The health and safety of our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, visitors, and staff is our number one priority. We have managed to find an alternative date at a later time period at the same venue (Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel). The NEW dates for Canadian Music Week will be September 8–13, 2020.”
Here is the new CMW 2020 tentative schedule:
Monday Sept 7th – Labour Day Holiday
Tuesday Sept 8th – Load-in and travel day
Wednesday Sept 9th – Day 1 – Music Conference
Radio Conference + Radio and Audio Awards Luncheon
Thursday Sept 10th – Day 2 – Music Conference
Radio Conference and Music and Broadcast Awards Gala
Friday Sept 11th – Day 3 – Music Conference
September 8th – 13th – Music Festival
On Sunday, April 5th, Agent Sasco will do a 30 minutes performance, which will stream live on both his Instagram and Facebook accounts. It’s scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM (JA time).
As the event is being sponsored by Red Stripe, it will also stream on their social media platforms.
Earlier today, April 3rd, Kabaka Pyramid and Christopher Martin released a new Caribbean-pop collaborative single dubbed “Quarantine.” The track, which was produced by Craig ‘Grizzle’ Higgins, has a laid back lover’s-rock vibe.
It is on the Bebble Rock Music and Ghetto Youths International labels. Click here to stream and download from your favorite music platform.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 