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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Nassau, Bahamas — Who’s ready to hit the road for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival?
It’s time to lace up your boots and head to Grand Bahama this weekend because that’s where it’s all getting started.
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival officially kicks off in Freeport this Friday, April 15 at Taino Beach.
The Bahamas National Festival Commission has contracted seven top Bahamian musicians for Grand Bahama, along with the top 20 semifinalists in the Music Masters Song Competition and seven international artists.
Local artists D-Mac, Stileet, Visage, Jay Mitchell, Geno D, the legendary Ronnie Butler and Julien Believe will tear up the stage.
Olatunji, Jack Nasty, Ricardo Drue, Roachie, Fadda Fox, Shurwayne Winchester and King Bubba round out the international artists.
The cost of the event is $10 per day, which gives you all day access to the Grand Bahama Cultural Village, along with all day activities for the entire family. The two-day event will give local and international patrons their first chance to soak up the culture, amp up the music and turn up the vibes this Junkanoo Carnival season.
Taking center stage in Grand Bahama will be the semifinalists for the Music Masters competition.
Sixteen talented Bahamians will compete for bragging rights and a chance to win $20,000.
Additionally, international media organizations from the United States, Canada, Latin America, the UK, France and Italy will visit Grand Bahama this weekend to share the story of Junkanoo Carnival.
Below is the official lineup for Junkanoo Carnival on Grand Bahama.
Friday, 15th April 2016
Pre-Show: 6pm
Air Show Bahamian Flag Drop: 6pm
Music Master's Semi-Finals: 8pm
All-Star Concert: 10pm - Bahamian and International Artists
Saturday, 16th April 2016
Midnight Rush/Junkanoo Rush-Out: 1:00am - 2:30am
Fitness Workout - 6am
Beach Olympics Registration: 8:00am
Beach Olympics: 9:00am
Beach Party: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Air Show: 2pm - 4pm
Pre-Show: 6pm
Music Master's Semi-Finals: 8pm
All-Star Concert:10pm - Bahamian and International Artists
Sunday, 17th April 2016
Junkanoo Rush-Out: 1:00am - 2:30am
For more information about Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016 visit BahamasJunkanooCarnival.com.
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