Dominica’s 12th Jazz ‘n Creole is only three days away with everything in place for an enjoyable event. Situated atop the lush Cabrits National Park, the historic Fort Shirley provides incredible views of Prince Rupert Bay and surrounding Portsmouth, making it an ideal venue for a festival of this nature.
(L-R) Nathalie Walsh, Festival & Events Manager, DFC; Frederic Cernota, Pirates, Ltd; His Excellency Ambassador Jose Moros; Zaida Augustine & Zeoni George, Ngaska; Shalina Samuel, Jazz n Hoops; Kimberly King, Destination Marketing Manager, DDA.
This year’s lineup will deliver jazz-and-creole-infused performances with international flair from Black Violin, Swingin Stars, Island Jazz Collective, Phyllisia Ross, Signal Band, and recently added Venezuelan orchestra, Octeto Kanaima. The musical experience will be enhanced by the festival’s amenities including the Kid’s Zone, Chill Zone, VIP, Fashion Show, Boutik Domnik (comprised of craft vendors and service providers), multiple food and beverage bars, and ample washroom facilities. Distributors Belfast Estate Ltd., Fine Foods Inc., and Pirates Ltd.
will also be onsite to offer premium wines, cocktails and liquors. A scannable QR code will be widely visible at the event to assist patrons onsite with their jazz experience.
Regular tickets cost $150 for adults, $75 for children aged 12-17, and free for younger children; however, fringe events continue to offer the special price of $135 per ticket. Groups of 10 and more may also receive the ticket special of $135 per ticket through Discover Dominica Authority (DDA). Limited VIP tickets remain at DDA and the Roseau and Portsmouth locations of HHV Whitchurch & Co. Ltd. For details on fringe events, travel, accommodations, tours, and ticketing, please visit www.dominicafestivals.com.
Jazz ‘n Creole is presented by the Commonwealth of Dominica’s government through the Ministry of Tourism and Discover Dominica Authority (DDA). DDA expresses its warmest gratitude to VIP sponsor – HHV Whitchurch & Co. Ltd.; gold sponsor – Belfast Estate and Kubuli; silver
sponsors – National Bank of Dominica, Tranquility Beach Resort, Fine Foods, Inc., Pirates Ltd., and National Co-operative Credit Union Ltd.; and business sponsors – Josephine Gabriel & Co. Ltd., Coulibri Ridge, ShopBox Dominica, Arden Sounds, Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI), and Sutton Place Hotel.
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