Lauryn Hill‘s show, that was scheduled in Northfield, Cleveland, Ohio, has been pushed back to September 9th. All tickets previously purchased will be honored on the rescheduled date.
Additionally, the show on Saturday in Upper Darby, PA has been canceled due to crowd bans related to the corona virus. The new date will be announced soon.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that there will be no permits issued for public gathering over the next fourteen (14) days. The Prime Minister stated that permits that have already been granted will be revoked in light of the second case of COVID-19 in Jamaica.
Speaking at a media conference following an emergency Cabinet meeting on March 11th, Prime Minister Holness reiterated there is no need to panic.
“Where the law requires the granting of a permit for any event or gathering, no permits will be issued within the next 14 days, so that means any event, any entertainment events, any gathering that requires the issuing of a permit, we will instruct the permitting authorities, police, and the municipal councils not to issue any permits. Permits that are already issued will be rescinded, revoked effectively. We are placing a ban on those forms of gatherings. However, there are still private companies, [and] business that are having meetings, weddings, funerals, and Sunday morning church service, we are asking the public [to exercise] responsibility,” said Prime Minister Holness.
See below an official statement from Oliver Gilbert, Mayor of the City of Miami Gardens, regarding the 2020 Jazz in the Gardens Festival.
On March 11, 2020, at 10:48 PM, I signed a local state of emergency for the City of Miami Gardens due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
After much consideration and in an abundance of caution, I’ve made the decision to postpone the Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival and its ancillary events. These events include Poetry in the Gardens, Women’s Impact Luncheon, the Official Press Conference, and Opening Night Party that were scheduled for Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13, as well as the Music Festival on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.
While I know our Residents and patrons of Jazz are disappointed, our decision was made with them in mind.
We will be updating the Jazz in the Gardens website, www.jazzinthegardens.com, with information regarding rescheduling.
The City remains in close contact with state, national, and local health officials to monitor the latest developments on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
We ask that Residents and visitors remain alert and continue to take proper preventative actions.
To monitor the current situation and for additional updates please visit:
Miami-Dade County Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Florida Health
World Health Organization
On Thursday, April 9th, Iwer George and several of his colleagues in the music industry, will put on a concert at the Grand Cinnamon Banquet & Convention Center, located at 3895 McNicoll Avenue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Starting time is 8:00 PM sharp!
The general admission fee is $40 CDN and tickets are available HERE.
From the 9th to the 30th of May 2020, there will be a free exhibition of 700 seven-inch sleeves at NOW Gallery on Greenwich Peninsula, all created for one of these seven tracks:
Aretha Franklin – One Step Ahead
Bob Dylan – Blind Willie McTell
Foo Fighters – This Is A Call
The Internet – Come Over
Koffee – Toast
Miles Davis – Miles Runs The Voodoo Down
Vampire Weekend – Harmony Hall
Each sleeve is a unique interpretation of the accompanying vinyl, lovingly created by one of hundreds of contributing artists. The 700 unique records will be exhibited before being sold on a first come, first served basis on May 31st. However, buyers won’t know who created the artwork or even which song it’s for, until they have parted with their cash.
This year the organizers are supporting Help Refugees, a refugee charity with minimal overheads and maximum impact. In just three years a group of friends have grown it from a social media campaign into a global movement that has reached over a million people in 14 countries. Visit www.secret-7.com for full details.
On Friday, March 13th, Jill Scott will perform at The Bell Auditorium (712 Telfair Street) in Augusta, Georgia. This is for her ‘Who Is Jill Scott’ 20th anniversary tour, which is currently roaring across the United States.
The show is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM local time.
The 17th staging of the Seattle Reggae Nights concert, which was to take place at Nectar Lounge in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, March 14th, has now been cancelled! A short while ago Clinton Fearon posted the following message on his social media sites:
“With sadness in our heart and lots of concern for our communities fighting the COVID-19, we decided to postpone this Saturday show at Nectar Lounge. The next Seattle Reggae Nights are re-scheduled for June 6th. All tickets purchased will be valid in June, but you can request refund from the venue if you can’t attend.”
