St.Kitts Music Festival. June 24- 26th, 2010

ST. KITTS ANNOUNCES AN EXCITING LINE-UP OF PERFORMERS
FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL ST. KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL** Mix of International Stars and Rising Local Acts are Featured ** Basseterre, St. Kitts (June 11, 2010) –The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced the line-up of music artists for the 14^th Annual St Kitts Music Festival, which will take place on island from June 24-26, 2010.  Once again showcasing the mix of international stars and rising local artists for which the event has become known, the schedule of performances is as follows:

Thursday June 24^th

• Third World
• Grand Masters
• Starshield
• Ellie Matt
• Bunji Garlin
• Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez
• Capleton

Friday June 25^th

• Fethi Tabet
• Ky-Mani Marley
• Jah Fire
• SMI
• Fabolous
• Taurus Riley

Saturday June 26^th

• Stevy Mahi
• Pepper Ranks
• C-Money
• Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds
• Rolensha
• Infamus
• Sizzla

“We’re very pleased to have such a varied and electrifying line-up of performers this year,” said Senator Ricky Skerritt, Minister of Tourism & International Transport for St. Kitts.  “During a time when the effects of the global economic downturn are still being felt by numerous destinations that rely on tourism to drive their national economies, it is a testament to the quality of both the St. Kitts Music Festival and the viability of our tourism product that visitors continue to come to St. Kitts to enjoy this highly anticipated event as part of their leisure visit.”

Each evening, gates will open at 5:00pm and performances will begin at 8:00pm.  Tickets to the 14^th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival are US $40 per person, per night.

Now in its 14th consecutive year, the festival attracts both residents and visitors alike and is known for featuring rising local talent alongside internationally-renowned acts. It features a mix of musical styles on the popular market, including R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Soca, Calypso, Gospel and Contemporary, to name a few. Past artists have included such prominent acts as John Legend, T-Pain, Michael Bolton, KC & the Sunshine Band, Wyclef Jean, Ne-Yo, Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, Billy Ocean, Sean Paul, Boyz II Men, King Konris, Stephen Marley, Regina Belle, Maxi Priest, Biggie Irie and Lord Nelson.    

Located in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, St. Kitts offers a diverse tourism product developed from the destination’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich history.  The island’s stunning variety of tourism attractions include hiking through the tropical rainforest, riding the scenic railway that connects the island’s sugar plantations, visiting the Caribelle Batik factory, touring Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, the only man-made UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Caribbean, and the more traditional vacation pastimes such as watersports, golf, shopping, tennis, gourmet dining, gaming at one of St. Kitts’ two casinos or simply relaxing on one of the island’s sandy beaches.  Guests can select from accommodations ranging from intimate plantation inns to larger hotels or resorts. 

For more information about St. Kitts, please contact the St. Kitts Tourism Authority toll free from the US at  1-800-582-6208  1-800-582-6208 or from Canada  1-888-395-4887  1-888-395-4887 , e-mail info@stkittstourism.kn, visit www.stkittstourism.kn, or become a fan on Facebook and/or Twitter.  For more information about the 14^th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, log on to www.stkittsmusicfestival.com.