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Quite a few persons have received an email with the headline, 'The JMBN flop and the 2008 Reggae awards fiasco - the untold story'. First of all, the writer of this very informative - and what could also be considered very libellous document - has chosen to remain anonymous. And, with good reason, because the article is an insider account of some very intriguing and disturbing revelations associated with the Recording Industry Association of Jamaica (RIAJam), the now disbanded United Music Industry of Jamaica and the Jamaica Music Business Network.
Although the extremely well- written document questions the activities of a particular bigwig within the music industry, it also highlights the need for appropriate checks and balances in place, especially when organisations are handed donor funds for their music- related projects. There is so much information in this one document that one could easily write a book on how not to conduct business in the music business.
The person, who signs the email as "Concerned About The Music's Business", also questions the Reggae Academy Awards, a project RIAJam is heading. After its inaugural show earlier this year, it just seems to have fallen by the wayside.
The writer of the documet says: "It's no secret too that the show was in danger on the actual day when Bogdanavich and other sponsors threatened to cancel it. It was a fiasco of major proportions which was averted only by the professionalism of many who, despite being treated poorly, rose to the occasion.
Though he denied it, many believed that it was (name withheld) who made the desperate call to Minister Babsy Grange and asked her to remove Bogdanavich from the venue on the day of the show. That infamous firing of Joe Bogdanavich by the Minister after his hefty investment will remain one of the best behind- the-scenes stories of the 2008 Reggae Awards."
The firing actually wasn't such a well-kept secret of the Awards, but, in trying to promote certain ideals, it just wasn't reported.
No shows
The bad economy, the hurricane that wrecked the bridge to St Thomas, the stress of dealing with artistes - these are some of the reasons being given for the steep decline in the number of stage shows being held this season.
Those that have fallen by the wayside are East Fest, (this was confirmed to us last week), Unity Splash, Reggae Jam Jam and Welcome to Jamrock. There is still no word on One Night Only and we are still awaiting a line-up for Campfire, which we have been told is still on.
We only hope the entertainers are reading the writings on the wall and understand that less shows mean less income for them, and so, now is the time to work with the few remaining promoters who are willing to risk their money in putting on stage shows.
Still 'Sting-ing' after 25 years
Lots of kudos to Isaiah Laing, Heavy D and the Supreme Promotions team on 25 years of Sting, arguably the most challenged and challenging stage show on the annual calendar.
For the past quarter of a century, Sting has claimed the Boxing Day slot as its own and has always delivered, some years not in the way that a lot of people would have preferred. But clearly their motto is 'the show must go on.'
"A lot of people think it's the money why we are in it, but that is not so," Heavy D told us recently. "We are in it because of our love for the music."
Well, that aside, it looks like Sting will be certainly stinging this yearend, as it will see the settlement of all argument as it relates to warring deejays Vybz Kartel and Mavado, who are both telling fans that Sting will be the battlefield.
While Heavy D is quite happy about this kind of promotion from the artistes, he is confident that it will be nothing more than a lyrical war and things won't get out of hand. But, with Merciless, Zebra and an almost washed-up Ninjaman in the mix, anthing could happen.
See you at Sting.
Musings
Quite a few persons have received an email with the headline, 'The JMBN flop and the 2008 Reggae awards fiasco - the untold story'. First of all, the writer of this very informative - and what could also be considered very libellous document - has chosen to remain anonymous. And, with good reason, because the article is an insider account of some very intriguing and disturbing revelations associated with the Recording Industry Association of Jamaica (RIAJam), the now disbanded United Music Industry of Jamaica and the Jamaica Music Business Network.
Although the extremely well- written document questions the activities of a particular bigwig within the music industry, it also highlights the need for appropriate checks and balances in place, especially when organisations are handed donor funds for their music- related projects. There is so much information in this one document that one could easily write a book on how not to conduct business in the music business.
The person, who signs the email as "Concerned About The Music's Business", also questions the Reggae Academy Awards, a project RIAJam is heading. After its inaugural show earlier this year, it just seems to have fallen by the wayside.
The writer of the documet says: "It's no secret too that the show was in danger on the actual day when Bogdanavich and other sponsors threatened to cancel it. It was a fiasco of major proportions which was averted only by the professionalism of many who, despite being treated poorly, rose to the occasion.
Though he denied it, many believed that it was (name withheld) who made the desperate call to Minister Babsy Grange and asked her to remove Bogdanavich from the venue on the day of the show. That infamous firing of Joe Bogdanavich by the Minister after his hefty investment will remain one of the best behind- the-scenes stories of the 2008 Reggae Awards."
The firing actually wasn't such a well-kept secret of the Awards, but, in trying to promote certain ideals, it just wasn't reported.
No shows
The bad economy, the hurricane that wrecked the bridge to St Thomas, the stress of dealing with artistes - these are some of the reasons being given for the steep decline in the number of stage shows being held this season.
Those that have fallen by the wayside are East Fest, (this was confirmed to us last week), Unity Splash, Reggae Jam Jam and Welcome to Jamrock. There is still no word on One Night Only and we are still awaiting a line-up for Campfire, which we have been told is still on.
We only hope the entertainers are reading the writings on the wall and understand that less shows mean less income for them, and so, now is the time to work with the few remaining promoters who are willing to risk their money in putting on stage shows.
Still 'Sting-ing' after 25 years
Lots of kudos to Isaiah Laing, Heavy D and the Supreme Promotions team on 25 years of Sting, arguably the most challenged and challenging stage show on the annual calendar.
For the past quarter of a century, Sting has claimed the Boxing Day slot as its own and has always delivered, some years not in the way that a lot of people would have preferred. But clearly their motto is 'the show must go on.'
"A lot of people think it's the money why we are in it, but that is not so," Heavy D told us recently. "We are in it because of our love for the music."
Well, that aside, it looks like Sting will be certainly stinging this yearend, as it will see the settlement of all argument as it relates to warring deejays Vybz Kartel and Mavado, who are both telling fans that Sting will be the battlefield.
While Heavy D is quite happy about this kind of promotion from the artistes, he is confident that it will be nothing more than a lyrical war and things won't get out of hand. But, with Merciless, Zebra and an almost washed-up Ninjaman in the mix, anthing could happen.
See you at Sting.