Last Updated on June 29, 2024, 7:51 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Basseterre, St. Kitts: The Minister of Tourism, Marsha Henderson, highlighted the value of fringe events on the radio and television programme, InFocus on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Marsha Henderson, also holding the ministerial responsibility for the St. Kitts Music Festival outlined that the fringe events help to stimulate economic activity and generate employment opportunities for the locals of St. Kitts.
The St. Kitts Music Festival has been ongoing for 26 years, and since it was established, it has evolved from an event that features night concerts to a spectacular experience that offers the people to dive into the rich culture of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Entrepreneurs, businesses and others have tapped into the festival’s success by offering various services. It also offers opportunities that capitalize on the influx of visitors.
Fringe events range from the extremely successful 2nd Annual Praise Fest at the Antioch Baptist Church on June 23, headlined by gospel artiste Phil Thompson, to the popular Black Sands at Carambola Beach Club featuring dancehall artiste Chronic Law on June 30, 2024.
Other events including Acoustic Concerts, Binge Arrival Party, Music Festival Food Fair, and Festival Junction, Jam Rock Jerk festival and many more. All these events help to enhance the brand of St. Kitts Music Festival and the overall tourism sector.
The Minister of Tourism also thanked all those who continue their partnership with St. Kitts Music Festival. “We have been encouraging people not just to come for those nights, but come early and experience St. Kitts, experience Nevis, and if they are going to come there must be something for them to do,” she added.
Marsha Henderson also said that she highly values the partnerships with the private promoters. “We think it adds to the experience, the tourism product and it adds to the music festival product itself,” she concluded.
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