The National Cultural Foundation (NCF), through the Prime Minister’s Office – Culture, is hosting a series of mini Christmas concerts in the island’s four towns.
Carols in Town will start on Saturday, December 16 and culminate on Tuesday, December 19, with each night’s activities beginning at 6 p.m. The 100 per cent local entertainment package is intended to spread joy, love and cheer through music, the NCF said.
On Saturday, the event heads to Independence Square, The City and features Phoenix Steel, Kiah Shurland, King K, Sisters in Harmony, Kayla Lambert, Marielle, Tavon Boyce & Friends, Barbados Community Folk Chorale and more.
On Sunday, the entertainment moves to the north of the island at Speightstown Esplanade and will feature performers including Skyy Dowridge, Barry Reid, Jae Serieux, Zoe Armstrong, Lisa Griffith, Orande & Family, Heather Headley, and Chrisanna.
On Monday, December 18, the concert will be staged in Holetown, St James. Performing will be Déjà VU, Peach Bless & Family, Kereesa Chase, Barbados Community Folk Chorale, Loleeka, Pheonix Steel and more.
The Carols in Town series climaxes on Tuesday, December 19, in Oistins, with Christ Church Foundation School Steel Orchestra, Trinity Clarke, Miracle, Sam and Dan The Band, Abianna Fenty, Mr Blood among the performers slated to get on stage.
NCF’s Music Officer (Organisations) Aisha Butcher, who is spearheading the initiative, said the four events will showcase top and developing local talent while spreading Christmas cheer.
“For some, Christmas is a joyous occasion, for others, not so much, and having a space and platform that connects to all is paramount at this time. Carols in Town seeks to uplift, inspire and unify people; we want every Barbadian to feel celebrated and loved through the staging of these events which feature a plethora of amazingly talented performers,” she said.
(PR)
