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July 27, 2006
Reggae Sunsplash Block Party This Saturday
An adrenaline-charged block party will highlight the final Sunsplash Trails showcase on Dominica Drive in New Kingston on Saturday, July 29.
The Trails features soca star Machel Montano as well as Assassin, Mr. Vegas and Junior Kelly. The accompanying Fresh Sound Competition gives upcoming artistes the opportunity to showcase their talent, and based on audience response, get a chance to perform at the 2006 staging of the bMobile Reggae Sunsplash at Richmond Estate, St. Ann from August 3-6. The Fresh Sound Auditions commence at 5pm and run until 8pm on Dominica Drive.
Recorded music will be provided by Marlon Young, Kurt Riley and Razz and Biggy while Tricia 'Wild Child' Spence and Miss Kitty will host the show. Patrons will get the chance to win bMobile phones, phone accessories and tickets to dancehall night of the bMobile Reggae Sunsplash.
The Sunsplash Trails is part of the run-up to the actual staging of the festival, which has been absent since 1997. Other pre-event activities include a special Your Issues Live broadcast on TVJ on Thursday, July 27 and other specials on Smile Jamaica as well as the final Magnum Dancehall Night at the Amnesia night club in Ocho Rios.
Among the artistes confirmed for Reggae Sunsplash are Freddie McGregor, UB40, Wyclef Jean, Alpha Blondy, Steel Pulse, Bob Andy, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Elephant Man and Ninja Man.