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Archived: The Spotlight's On Tobago. From Steve Harvey To Malik Yoba- The Celebs Are Talking!
US Actor, Malik Yoba will host the three Day Tobago Fashion weekend.
Some high rollers will be touching down at the ANR Robinson Airport in Tobago this weekend, among them US actor Malik Yoba who will host the three day Tobago Fashion Weekend showcase being staged at the Pigeon Point Heritage Park. The event is in its third year and according to organisers, something that’s never been done before, will be done in 2013. There’ll be after parties right there at the Pigeon Point Heritage Park on all three days.
There’s been a spotlight on the tiny island for weeks now. Prior to last month’s staging of the Tobago Jazz Experience, the island got special cudos by comedian/actor/ talk show host/novelist, Steve Harvey who, in conjunction with the Tempo network, gave away a trip for two to Tobago on April 25th. The trip was given to a young soon-to-be-married couple from North Carolina in the United States who had quite a bit of a proposal disaster prior to appearing on Steve Harvey’s talk show on the NBC network. In wrapping up the segment, Harvey told the young couple that despite the fact that their proposal didn’t go very well, they would make up for that with the perfect honeymoon, thanks to the Tobago House of Assembly and Tempo. In handing over the prize package, Harvey made mention of the Tobago Jazz Experience and the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort and Spa where they would stay during the five day getaway.
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Now, with merely two days before the Tobago Fashion weekend kicks into gear, the excitement on the island is increasing. From Vanity Fair Magazine to In Touch Magazine and even a representative of the Wendy Williams show- Tobago is preparing to welcome a variety of influential folks. Designers to be shown off at this weekend’s affair will include, Trinidad’s Claudia Pegus, Heather Jones and other noted fashion houses like, Piper and Evali, Shaun Griffith Perez, JauPierre Resort, The Lush Kingdom, Lilah Designs, MS.Sim among several others. The buzz surrounding the fashion soiree has been high in recent weeks, this as the show’s organisers, among them New York Fashion Consultant Soma Choudhury, made the rounds to various media houses in T&T to promote the event. The theme for this year’s showcase is “Cazack Frock Suspenders.”
And just in case you’re still feeling a bit uninformed about the event, you can call 211. Yep- 211, the official hotline for the Tobago Fashion weekend 2013.
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Machel Montano’s Road is Clear. The Stage is Set for Monday Madness.
After a stellar concert performance last week Friday at the Brian Lara Cricket academy, Machel Montano’s upcoming appearance in North, Trinidad, is highly anticipated by soca fans. The entertainer who’s been in the business for over 30 years, brought the house down at MEGA last weekend, showing the world that he remains a powerhouse in the Soca music business.
Montano, along with a supporting cast that included, Pumpa out of the USVI, Lady Lava, Chutney Soca Queen, Drupati, Skinny Fabulous, Voice, Yung Bredda, and Full Blown, among others, enticed soca fans in a major way, unleashing pure energy and vibes at an event that brought out a massive audience from the Southland and surrounding areas.
Mobile phone recording by patrons, a bit of a sour point at fetes for some time now, Montano urged fans to put away their devices just as he started his set. Dressed in yellow, and drenched in ice, the soca superstar delivered an unmistakably seamless set of songs that included ‘Like A Boss,’ ‘Fast Wine,’ ‘Bet Meh’ and of course, his Road March contender for 2025, ‘Pardy.
MONDAY MADNESS IS COMING
The mecca of the dominant carnival force on the planet, remains Trinidad and Tobago. Now, as the season’s prevalence captivates fun-seekers around the globe, one promotional team is adamant that the events on the Carnival calendar must stand up to the expectations of the masses.
The Johnny Q Sound Company will deliver one of the biggest events in this season, on Monday, February 24th at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port-of-Spain. Monday Madness is set to showcase the largest cast of Soca stars this season, with a headlining performance by the King of Soca himself, Machel Montano. “There is a certain kind of energy that carnival should invoke. We’re not saying it’s missing completely, but a void has been filled with the inclusion of White Oak Monday Madness, one week before Carnival Monday,” said a rep for Johnny Q.
A well-known event promoter and music facilitator across the Caribbean, this is no new venture for the outfit. “Soca music is in our DNA as Trinbagonians. What we want to deliver to those visiting the country in 2025, is a true expression of who we are as Trinbagonians, at the Oval on Monday, February 24th. We’re working with Machel and the Monk Band, Patrice Roberts, Lyrikal, Nadia Batson, Road March King, Mical Teja, Ravi B, Nailah Blackman, Skinny Fabulous, Voice, and a long list of artistes, to present something that the people have not seen or experienced in a while, in T&T,” he said.
Tickets already going extremely fast, the event will cater to every pocket with three zones offered- General, Stage Front and Big Truck VIP. “The Big Truck Party Zone with its elevated deck and mix and mingle area is catering to committees and their die-hard supporters. Kairi People, Vale Vibe, Bayside Events, Bayview, Event Locker Gateway to the World along with Monday Madness VIP, can be contacted directly for those tickets and they can also be purchased online at islandetickets.com. The prices range from $850 to $1500. The $850 tickets are food inclusive, with a cash bar, but the $1500 tickets are fully all inclusive,” said the event spokesperson.
Patrons will have an exclusive entrance to that area, VIP washrooms and enough space to party comfortably.
The stage front tickets, which are $600, offer an up-close and personal view of the artistes on stage. With doors opening at 7pm, the event is billed as one of, if not, the biggest carnival blockbuster fete this season. “Our products and our delivery in carnival as event organizers, are really and truly the advertisement for the carnivals that will follow. We have to ensure that tourists coming to carnival, are met with the best feting experiences so that they’ll tell the world about what they felt while they were here. We can’t drop the ball, not even for one season and as a promo outfit, we do not take that responsibility lightly. Monday Madness will deliver an over-the-top feting experience in 2025 because we want the world to come back again and again,” emphasized the spokesperson.
This year the company is introducing a band of musicians that they’ve taken tremendous pride in building and investing in. “The Evolution Band has been working diligently to make their presence felt and they will be on stage at Monday Madness. The team comprises a number of young, talented musicians who are set to make a mark in the entertainment industry this year.” Added to that, The A Team Band will also hit the stage, bringing their musical strength to the Queen’s Park Oval with artistes everyone will enjoy.
The stage is set for one of the most thrilling carnival fetes, the world has ever experienced, promised the event organizer. “The energy surrounding this fete is out of this world already. We’re guaranteeing a secure and unforgettable night at Monday Madness. This is your ticket to amplify the thrill leading up to carnival week.”
Online tickets at islandetickets.com, have been selling very well and it’s anticipated that there will be an influx of carnival chasers, entering the Oval on Monday, February 24th.
Information on the event is available online @mondamadnesstt on Instagram and Facebook.
