Nat Cambridge calls on all entertainers, whether members or non members of the GBEMAA, to come together at Canal House, Pelican Bay Resort on the 17th of November, 2014 to discuss the condition, demise and future revitalization of the entertainment sector of Grand Bahama and to set schedules for future meetings and necessary formalities to the furtherance of the GBEMAA and its stated agenda.
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Freeport, The Bahamas - The
Grand Bahama Entertainers
Musicians and Artists Association will relaunch under the leadership of Nat Cambridge. The group made it's last revival in 2006 when Joe 'Kinky' Fox brought it back to life under his leadership. Fox has long since moved to Nassau and has recently issued a formal letter of resignation.
The following statement is written by Nat Cambridge:
But for a few brave outspoken
individuals, the voice of the entertainer in Grand Bahama has been largely
silent. In a time when the government of the Bahamas has a stated position of
supporting and encouraging the re-development of our island and primarily
through tourism initiatives we have yet to see the tangible results of any
initiatives. Their effects have not reached the pockets and the quality of
lives of the local entertainers.
Among us there are many and
varied individuals. Persons engaged in crafts and fields of labor from
commercial and industrial workers to office and managerial positions. We have
turned to alternative means of employment. Not by choice bu out of a necessity
to feed our families. Now we exist in a reality that sees us doing what we must
because what we should is not supported or facilitated.
The GBEMAA was founded in 1997 to
address the rights and concerns of the Grand Bahamian entertainer. As the V.P.
with responsibility for artist development my endevours were, are and continue
to be the development of the careers of the Grand Bahamian entertainer. During
the past 5 years the GBEMAA has remained inactive due to the absence of a
sitting president. I am seeking now to consult with members of the GBEMAA and
its now inactive board to determine a path forward to reactivate and revive
this association.
I am calling on all entertainers,
whether members or non members of the GBEMAA, to come together with me and meet
at Canal House, Pelican Bay Resort on the 17th of November, 2014 to
discuss the condition, demise and future revitalization of the entertainment
sector of Grand Bahama and to set schedules for future meetings and necessary
formalities to the furtherance of the GBEMAA and its stated agenda. Please
bring your comments, questions and suggestion on how we can move forward toward
the goal of securing the place of the entertainer in the Grand Bahamian
culture, tourism development and economy. In attendance will be immediate past
president, Mr. Joseph “Kinky” Fox, who will bring remarks.
Humbly inviting you,
Nat Cambridge.
