An Even Bigger, Better Bacchanal 2009

For the sixth consecutive year Digicel is once again the headline sponsor for Jamaica's premier carnival experience. Over the years Digicel has been a big supporter of Jamaica's entertainment and cultural scene and sees their sponsorship of Bacchanal 2009 as the continuation of their commitment to quality entertainment.

"Digicel has been heavily involved in several forms of sponsorships in Jamaica over the years; from sports to education and entertainment. We are very happy to be headline sponsors for one of Jamaica's most anticipated calendar events". - Jacqueline Burrell, Corporate Affairs Manager at Digicel Jamaica.

Digicel Bacchanal 2009 has gotten off to a magnificent start with Digicel going all out to present a high class party in a safe atmosphere. Since the start of Digicel Bacchanal 2009 there have been bumper crowds at the New Kingston Mas Camp with the Digicel Moulin Rouge Booth being the Centre of attraction. The Moulin Rouge Concept ties in perfectly with the Digicel Bacchanal 2009 theme: Bacchanal Gone Hollywood"

With numerous attractions at Bacchanal 2009 Digicel continues to up the ante, every week featuring bigger and better prizes for patrons. Last week in true Moulin Rouge style Digicel brought out caricaturists and many patrons had their portraits done. As if this was not enough in the Digicel Moulin Rouge Booth by just saying the Digicel tag line patrons got a chance to win numerous prizes on the Digicel Wheel.

"Digicel will be offering exciting opportunities for patrons to win prizes every Friday night while jumping to a bigger and better beat. But you have to be at Mas Camp to win, so we are inviting supporters of the Digicel Bacchanal 2009 to come out and jump with us". - Jacqueline Burrell, Corporate Affairs Manager at Digicel Jamaica

These highlights are just the beginning of the plans for Digicel Bacchanal 2009, as this carnival season Digicel will also be bringing some of the top soca artiste in the world to Jamaica. Fans can expect soca favourites such as Allison Hines, Destra Garcia and Machel Montana at the Mas camp.

Coupled with high quality entertainment and a secure environment the scene is set for what is to be one of the best carnival seasons Jamaica has ever seen. With over nine weeks of carnival, patrons can expect bigger and better prizes, spectacular themes and blockbuster performances. Digicel Bacchanal 2009 is the place to be.

Source - ALYKHAT PR

The Rise Of Nickesha Barnes

After placing second in the 2006 Digicel Rising Stars Competition, 26 year old, Nickesha Barnes has been working alongside Penthouse Records to perfect her talent. Nickesha openly expresses that she is still not confident or comfortable with her progress, in terms of applying her ‘gift of voice’ while recording in studio.

However, the singer’s live performances are nothing short of compelling, possessing a strong stage presence and the admirable quality of reaching out to her audience. She has made appearances at shows such as Soca meets Reggae on Sunday,October 14, at the Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios and guest performed at the 2007 Digicel Rising Stars Live Show at Mas Camp, among others.

Dirty Step-daddy featuring Anthony B, is her latest release. Nickesha expects to start video production for the single, in the first week of December. The concept of the song is centered on family relationships and conflict. More significantly the song incorporates the problems some children face when a parent re-marries. It is projected that the video will shine more light on the issue of which she speaks.

In future, Nickesha wishes to collaborate with artistes such as Tanya Stephens, Delly Ranks, Alaine, Cherine Anderson, Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley and any other artiste who would like to share a microphone with her. She wouldn’t mind working with other former contestants of the Digicel Rising Stars Competition. In addition, she is not partial to the idea of working behind the scenes and wishes to experiment with talent and music productions.

Nickesha also balances her career as well as being a mother of her five year old son, Jahneil Dixon and maintaining a job at the Ministry of Health. She takes great pride in functioning as support to the individuals at the Mona Rehab among other charitable projects such as the Healthy Lifestyle Festival held at Emancipation Park. Nickesha mentions, ‘there is nothing like helping out those who just need a listening ear’.

Nickesha exhibits humility which furthermore adds to her success thus far, gradually climbing to the heights of entertainment. In touching base with her fans Nickesha says, “Keep transferring the energy and I promise I won’t disappoint”. Continue to look out for more from this artiste on the rise.

Source - Headline Entertainment