Carnival

Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – The recent Jamaica Carnival weekend was indeed one for the books. Adding to this mix of epic events was the inaugural ‘Hookie Jamaica’ experience which gave fete lovers an opportunity to beat the daytime heat with a pool party extravaganza complete with both breakfast and lunch offerings and an unbeatable collection of Soca selectors.

Xhosa Barbados launches their Barbados Crop Over Masquerade Band for 2018 with its signature Cooler Party on Sunday April 15, 2018 from 4 p.m. at the National Conservation Commission's
Botanical Gardens, adjacent to its headquarters at Codrington, St. Michael, (opposite the West Entrance of the National Stadium).

Liguanea was a hive of excitement on Sunday morning as costumed groups, individuals, music trucks and all parties involved in the Bacchanal Jamaica road march descended on the area. The vibes increased as friends linked up, the music revved up and the trucks rolled down Hope Road blasting the soca beat. Vibes masters Narity, Sanjay, Richie D, Kevin Crown, Miami Dream Team ...

Hello! You ready? We ready, we ready, we ready for the roooad! It’s time to hit the road to Grizzly’s Plantation Cove in Priory, St Ann where Bacchanal Jamaica will host the annual fete of fetes – Beach J’ouvert – on Saturday 31 March.

All is in readiness for the party. The venue is being prepared for the comfort of all revelers to facilitate easy access to food and drink. The stage is being strategically placed to give all fans a good view of the acts no matter where they are in the venue.

Destra’s scintillating performance of over one hour on the Mas Camp stage at Bacchanal Live left no  doubt that she is, indeed, the undisputed Queen of Soca.  It was difficult to believe that her high energy routine was done with the handicap of a lame ankle. Her first song “Fallin” was a tribute to her Jamaican soca family, which had shown her such warm and generous support after her accident through their many social media messages.

Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – Following numerous requests, the highly anticipated event which has become a staple in the Caribbean & North-American Carnival calendars is finally making its first appearance in scenic Jamaica on April 5th, 2018.

In the last decade, Silent Morning, the annual ‘breakfast boat ride party’ and cooler cruise concept has literally and figuratively made waves within the Caribbean islands and diaspora with landmark editions in New York City, Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada.

Destra, Queen of Soca, and Bakanal the Band will command the Mas camp stage on Friday 23 March when Downsound Bacchanal live wraps up the six-series party carnival event of 2018. “Destra’s 2018 appearance is being sponsored by our new Bacchanal partner Downsound Entertainment (DSE), led by outstanding music entrepreneur and producer, Joe Bogdanovich”, said Michael Ammar Bacchanal Jamaica director. He expanded ...

Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – After 8+ years of unforgettable events in Washington DC, Bermuda and Miami, the Hookie life team is taking its flagship event, ‘Hookie’ to Jamaica for its debut on Friday April 6th, 2018 as part of the island’s Carnival’s festivities.

Hookie, comes from the term ‘playing hookie’ and means to skip out on one’s obligations in order to have fun, will bring its ‘stay home from work to fete’ concept to beautiful Jamaica in fine fashion.

Patrick the Hype Man, DJ Private Ryan and DJ Cruise kept the Bacchanal Jamaica Rum for Breakfast party vibes high going into the afternoon last Saturday.  Patrons reluctantly filed out of the party venue at the Hope Zoo only after DJ Cruise turned the music off. “This is, bar none, the best soca party I have attended in a really long time” said one satisfied fan. “The music was hype, the food was good and the liquor great, a perfect menu for a soca breakfast”, said another.

Bacchanal director Michael Ammar announced a new partnership for Bacchanal Jamaica as it pursues its mission of Rebirth for 2018. He noted that, “Downsound Entertainment, through its Reggae Sumfest Brand, will be the presenting sponsor of Bacchanal Live, to be held on Friday March 23 at the Mas Camp; the first live event of the season which will feature Queen of Bacchanal Destra and the Bakanal band.