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“JAMAICA CAN’T AFFORD BIG ACTS” SAYS PROMOTER JUNIOR TAYLOR!

Sponsorship needed, says Junior Taylor  Over the years the Jamaican stage has seen many of the world’s top acts from the world of music. However in recent times there have been calls for local promoters to bring the mega stars. But one promoter says based on the prevailing economic environment, the cost for these artistes to perform in Jamaica is prohibitive. Junior Taylor, promoter of Soul In the Sun — a two-day festival held in Montego Bay in 2014, says the macro economic situation in which Jamaica finds itself and a lack of sufficient corporate sponsorship work against promoters who wish to bring in these acts. “Sponsorship is a must for any major event here in Jamaica. Sponsorship allows a promoter to absorb some of the cost which would ultimately be meted out to … Read entire article »

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NO “SOUL IN THE SUN” CONCERT FOR MONTEGO BAY THIS YEAR!

 By Richard Johnson—  Top: Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle at last year’s concert.  Bottom: Promoter Junior Taylor— THE three-day music festival, Soul in the Sun, first staged last October will not be held this year. This was confirmed by executive producer Junior Taylor in an interview with the Jamaica Observer. “There will be no show this year. The rationale is that based on the current economic climate as well as the weak level of sponsorship support that we have received,” said Taylor, “Even if we provide a ticket price at a cost that our patrons could afford, we would only be netting a fraction of our overall budget and this does not include a major, big-name artist,” he continued. Taylor further explained that, with the general downturn in record sales globally, artists are now turning to live … Read entire article »

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