[Press release]: Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole is ready to roll

ROSEAU, Dominica – April 25, 2023, The stage has been set for Dominica’s 12th Jazz ‘n Creole festival at historic Fort Shirley of the Cabrits National Park. The idyllic setting, with charming views of Prince Rupert Bay, will come alive on April 30th from 2PM where patrons will enjoy melodies from local and foreign artists. Patrons are urged to arrive early to secure ideal parking at the venue.

This year’s festival will showcase Dominica’s unique culture, delectable cuisine and beverage, and the delightful Kid’s Zone which will offer games and activities like bouncy castle, beads station, and basketball double hoop. Crwn Images’ 360-degree photo booth will also be provided to all patrons at no cost with kind compliments of the National Bank of Dominica. For the second year, the runway fashion show will display beautiful handmade clothing and accessories by designers Ngaska, Bellanoir Fashion, and B Seen Flying Dress.

Meanwhile, Jazz ‘n Creole fringe events continue to excite patrons across the island while providing opportunities to purchase general admission tickets for the promotional price of $135. One such event is Rosalie Bay Eco Resort & Spa’s Jazz by the River on April 29th which provides an evening of jazz entertainment coupled with Chef Nyanda’s table
event. Shuttle buses are available from Roseau to the fringe event and guestrooms are available with a special 25% discount for the event.

Special room rates are also available at Jazz ‘n Creole’s business sponsor, Sutton Place Hotel, located on Old Street, Roseau. The hotel will provide a taxi shuttle to Jazz ‘n Creole for its guests. For more information on accommodation and ticketing, please visit www.dominicafestivals.com and click on the Jazz ‘n Creole banner.

Groups of 10 persons and more have the opportunity to purchase at $135 per ticket through DDA. Shuttle transportation from Portsmouth to the mainstage event will be provided in three routes. Private shuttle buses will operate from the town of Portsmouth to the Morrocan hotel at a fare of $3. Additional private shuttle buses will operate from the Moroccan hotel to the DASPA gate (ticketing area) at a fare of $2. DDA will provide complimentary shuttles from the ticketing area to the mainstage event.

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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8 Comments

  1. David Martin
    May 1, 2023

    Meanwhile guitarist Cameron Pierre the only bonafide jazz musician in Dominica was not invited, in fact he was offered a fringe event which turned down……..

  2. Bob
    April 29, 2023

    They should rebrand.
    Creole at Cabrits
    Bouyon on the Battlements
    Something like that.
    You can’t call it a jazz festival if theres no jazz – not even at the socalled fringe events.

  3. Janet
    April 28, 2023

    I can’t help thinking about people who may have journeyed here specifically for the event. After all that’s what the Tourism people are forever boasting about. They spend all that money on travel and hotels only to discover that the jazz festival has no jazz. I wouldnt be surprised if some people were inclined to sue the organisers for compensation.

  4. Simon
    April 28, 2023

    Thumbs up to Dominica Tourism – they’ve created a jazz festival with no jazz! Not embarrassing at all. Only in Dominica.

  5. Roger Burnett
    April 28, 2023

    The venue would have the organizers of jazz festivals throughout the world envious.

    But they would have jazz rather than “melodies” on their agenda.

  6. SC
    April 26, 2023

    It seems to me that Dominicans are all getting geared up to have a wonderful time at yet another fete (and good for them) whereas all the visitors are asking why there is no jazz. It’s all very strange.

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    • Missie
      April 28, 2023

      Ah no biggie, they just didn’t ask St.Lucia how to add Jazz.

  7. Mary
    April 26, 2023

    All it’s missing is jazz!

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