The Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Dr Ernest Hilaire, on Thursday, has shared an update on Fringe Events of the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival which will commence on Sunday, April 30, 2023, to May 20, 2023. Deputy PM Dr Hilaire took it to his official social media handle to share the update among the general audience.
Dr Hilaire, while sharing the post, added that, “Outside of our main stage Jazz events, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is pleased to announce a plethora of fringe events for the Jazz season. It’s pleasing to see the different communities and private promoters getting involved in the jazz festivities. We will always welcome the continued support and engagements from the wider communities and stakeholders. It’s going to be an exciting 10 days!!!”
The list of the Fringe Events for the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is as follows:
SUN 30TH APRIL –
– 4 pm Rooftop Jazz & Entrepreneur Showcase Russell’s Rooftop – Morne Du Don Featuring: Emerson Nurse, Albert Eugent, Ricardo Francois Deighton Charlemagne, Empress Illa 20 Entrepreneurs Displaying $10 Adults / $5 Children
MON 1ST MAY:
– 12 pm: Jazz & Chill Wavin Liben – Near Mon Repos Gas Station Featuring: Invasion Band, Thou Art, Ken Hardy, Oshun, Woule Te Te Folk Band, 6 Mile and more FREE
– 2 pm: Vieux Fort Mouvman Ansanm Presents JAZZing @ 60 Campus B School Grounds, La Ressource, Vieux Fort Featuring: VFCSS Band/Schreffler/Jessy Leonce, VFCSS Group/Barbara Cadet/Papa Vader, Logix Band/Kalbas/Avot Sèvis/Frappe $35 EC / VIP $100 EC / Children Under 5 yrs Free
– 9 pm: Ultra Lounge, Rodney Bay FREEZY & Friends
TUE 2ND MAY:
– 12 pm: Pierrot Combined Jazz & Arts Lunch Time Jazz-Tropic Band Belle Vue Combined, Grace Combined, Vigier Combined FREE
WED 3RD MAY:
– No events scheduled
THU 4TH MAY:
– 8 pm onwards: Thursday Jazz FRYDAYS Bar & Restaurant, Gros Islet Featuring: Jab Duplesis and Friends Dine In and Enjoy
FRI 5TH MAY:
– No events scheduled
SAT 6TH MAY:
– 4 pm: Babonneau Rainforest Jazz Chassin, Babonneau Featuring: Midnight Groovers/DYP Band/African Roots/Secret Solo Band and more! $70 EC – Pay more at the Door
– 5 pm: Jazz @ Artisan Artisan Restaurant, Vieux Fort
– 9 pm: Ultra Lounge, Rodney Bay Lucian Fusion, Chazz, Yannick James, Rashaad Joseph
SUN 7TH MAY:
– 11 am: Bambooze Boo & Brunch Buffet Bambooze Café & Bistro, Rodney Bay Strip Featuring: Boo Hinkson & Friends $125 EC
– 2 pm: Jazz La Se’ Nou Mem Serenity Estate, Desruisseaux Featuring: WCK from Dominica, Nintus, Shorn B, Home Grown, Heart & Soul BL, Avot Sèvis $100 EC
– 2 pm: Soufriere Jazz 2023 – “The Experience” Soufriere Mini Stadium Featuring: Boo Hinkson, Chazz, Patrice Roberts, Christopher Martin, Arthur Allain $130 EC / VIP $300 EC
– 9 pm: Ultra Lounge, Rodney Bay Soulstice (Jazz Edition) hosted by KAYO featuring Special Guest
MON 8TH May
– Noon: Pierrot Combined Jazz & Arts Venue: Belle Vue Combined Performers: Tropic Band, Belle Vue Combined, Grace Combined, Vigier Combined
– 9 pm: Ultra Lounge, Rodney Bay Performers: Lucian Fusion, Chazz, Yannick James, Rashaad Joseph
TUES 9TH MAY
– 7PM: Monchy: Mizik En Kweyol Venue: Monchy, Gros Islet Performers: B00 and Tru Tones, Arthur Allain, Mamay Lacaye, DYP, Royal Saint Lucia Police Band, Avot Sèvis, Secret Band, Monchy La Woz Group Ticket price: FREE
– Noon: Pierrot Combined Jazz & Arts Venue: Belle Vue Combined Performers: Tropic Band, Belle Vue Combined, Grace Combined, Vigier Combined Ticket price: FREE
– 6 pm: IGY: Rodney Bay Marina Tenants Presents Jazz on the Green Venue: Rodney Bay Marina Performers: Invasion Band/Skip Monday & Aimran Simmons Ticket price: FREE
– 9 pm: Ultra Lounge, Rodney Bay Performers: Invasion Band Live
WED 10TH May
– 3 pm: Pierrot Combined Jazz & Arts Venue: Pierrot Combined School Grounds Performers: Tropic Band Ticket price: FREE
THU 11TH MAY
– 11 am-3:00 pm: St. Lucia Junior Jazz & Arts Festival Venue: Serenity Park, Castries Performers: Talented Youth On Stage
– 5 pm: Atmosphere – Jazz Thursday Venue: Sandals Golf & Country Club Grounds
SAT 13TH MAY
– 6–11 am: Toast A Breakfast Affair Venue: Sandals Golf & Country Club
SUN 14TH MAY
– 5–11 am: Rhythm & Booze Breakfast Party Venue: Sandals Golf & Country Club Ticket price: $150 Early Bird
– 7:30 pm: Jazz After Jazz – Caribbean Rhythms Venue: Flavours of the Grill Restaurant Bois D’orange, Gros Islet Performers: Ashley Millian, Rashaad Joseph, Naomi Grandison, Harvi Millar, Lady Leen, Papa Vader, Nutrion Band Ticket price: $50 EC
SAT 20TH May
– Event: Jazz au Chcoloat Venue: Hotel Chocolat Rabot Estate Soufriere
