Monday August 1st @ (1-9:30pm)Downsview Park JAMBANA™ Festival 2011 L.U.S.T (Lukie D | Thriller U | Singing Melody | Tony Curtis Kenyatta "Culture" Hill Oliver Samuels Mountain Edge Band . Majestic Warriors . Griot Band Silverbirds Steel Band . Baby Boyz Steele . Jakki James . Exco Levi Denise Jones . Lyndon John X MC's Oliver Samuels . Natty B . Marcia Brown . Allan Jones Soul 2 Soul 35 Carl Hall Rd., Toronto info: 905.452.1911 a Jones & Jones Ent. Promo  |
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2011 |
Global Toronto Sponsors JAMBANA™ Festival Again |
“We are thrilled to partner with JAMBANA™ again this year as the exclusive television sponsor of this exciting event celebrating the tastes and sounds of the Caribbean and beyond, right in our own backyard”. Jackie Moss: Brand Manager, Global Toronto. |
| Global Toronto, celebrates culture and diversity, complimenting the existing JAMBANA™ infrastructure. Presented by Air Jamaica and Digicel and produced by Jones & Jones Productions Ltd. JAMBANA™ is the largest event over the long weekend outside of the annual parade. |
“We are thrilled that Global Toronto is back on board this year. JAMBANA continues to display the vibrance of Canada’s cultural mosaic in its finest form, through music, dance, food, culture, history, information and edutainment. . There is something for everyone at JAMBANA™, and we continue to raise the bar in 2011.” Denise Jones: CEO, Jones & Jones Productions Ltd.” |
| A ‘Fun For The Family’ day of food, music, dance, comedy, and good times, JAMBANA™ is the perfect way to spend your Civic holiday $5 in advance; $7 at the gate, with partial proceeds being donated to not-for-profit organizations including “Friends of the Poor” and “Helping Hands Jamaica”. |
| Last year JAMBANA™ built a two bedroom home for Guerrier W. Doucette and his family of six at Jacmel, about an hour from Port au Prince, Haiti and the JAMBANA™Big Give is expected to continue in 2011. |
| With seven villages to explore, JAMBANA™ is a one of a kind summer event that keeps patrons coming back for more, year after year. The Children’s Village likens to a carnival with Kisko pops and rides; irresistible fun for kids. Caribbean, Latin and European flavours to tantalise your taste buds in the Food Village; and for those in the market for a vacation, the Travel and Trade Village provides a priceless opportunity to give you that head start on your next vacation. In the Domino Village winners of the Lick-A-Six Domino Tournament will be awarded with a trip for 2 to Jamaica. The Craft village has one of a kind works of craft and art, Some pieces many with the vibe of Jamaica and the diaspora. |
| Living healthy is the focus of the JAMBANA™ Health Village at JAMBANA™ provides important information on everything from healthy eating to various types of cancer; Sickle Cell, Glaucoma, Heart
Disease, High Blood Pressure and Stroke. Then, for those looking for that something extra, treat yourself to the exclusive, VIP Village. This popular all-inclusive area provides seating up front, a complimentary meal and a beverage for only $25. |
| Main stage performances by internationally acclaimed reggae bands and JUNO award winners accompany the rhythms of Jazz and Gospel throughout the day. Dance troupes and hilarious comedians provide the very best in entertainment. This year’s line-up includes: Caribbean King of Comedy Oliver Samuels, Roots Reggae from CULTURE, featuring Kenyatta Hill, the fantastic four, L.U.S.T. and the sizzling SILVERSTARS STEEL BAND, STEEL, EXCO LEVI, JAKKI JAMES, JUNO Nominee LINDON JOHN, Gospel singer JOAN MYERS and Tribute To Bob Marley with Majestic Warriors and 12 year old sensation Michelle Francis. Baby Boyz will raise the heat on the stage with their energized choreography and the showstopper JAMBANA IDOL features performers from 3 – 12. The 2011 JAMBANA™ festival will be another phenomenal event. |
For more information go to www.jambana.com or contact Jones & Jones Productions at 905-452-1911 |
