Saint Lucia: Deputy PM Ernest Hilaire expresses thanks to sponsors of Jazz & Arts Festival 2023

Castries, Saint Lucia: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information – Ernest Hilaire has extended thank you to sponsors and associates who have been working day and night to make Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2023 a success.

Ernest Hilaire noted that a successful festival could only mark because of their continuous work and excellent management. He also mentioned that it is due to the sponsors and organisers that people around the world will see the culture, heritage and tradition of Saint Lucia.

Minister of Tourism took it to social media and expressed his gratitude and thanks towards the sponsors of Jazz & Arts Festival 2023. His social media post read, “I want to state a special thank you to all of our sponsors who have come on board to support the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival in 2023. Without you, we cannot achieve the excellent production and support of our local creatives throughout the festival.”

Further, while concluding his post, he emphasised, “We appreciate you!”

The country, which is known for its Carnivals, events and festivals, will see celebrations of the Jazz & Arts Festival between May 5 and May 14, 2023. As per the latest update, the schedule for the festival is as follows:

May 5, Mindoo Phillip Park
Opening of Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2023

Artists: Kes The Band
Shenseea
DYP & Friends

May 10, Pigeon Island National Landmark
Kingdom Night

Artists: Cece Winans
Sinach
Emrand Henry
Special Blend

May 11, Pigeon Island National Landmark
Pure Jazz

Artists: Luther Francois
Gustavo Casenave

May 12, Pigeon Island National Landmark
Caribbean Fusion

Artists: Buju Banton
Bunji Garlin
Fay Ann Lyons
The Ark Band

May 13, Pigeon Island National Landmark
World Beats

Artists: Kizz Daniel
Oxlade
Arya Starr
CKay, Joeboy
Kassav
Kayo
Michael Robinson
Alfredo Naranjo Quintet
Kalbas

May 14, Pigeon Island National Landmark
The Ultimate Celebration

Artists: Sting & Shaggy
Ronald “Boo” Hinkson
Teddyson John Project
Barbara Cadet
Irvin Ace Loctar