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TARRUS RILEY COMING TO REGGAE IN THE PARK
Thursday 5th April 2018

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, (April 05, 2018) - Reggae superstar, Tarrus Riley will headline this year’s highly anticipated Antigua Sailing Week Reggae in the Park on Tuesday, May 1st.
 
The organisers are expecting a huge turn-out for the ninth edition of Reggae in the Park when sailors and reggae lovers come to the historic, Nelson’s Dockyard to dance and sing under the stars.
 
Antigua Sailing Week Events Manager, Rana Lewis says: “I’m very pleased with the steady growth of Reggae In the Park as a brand, having been able to secure some of the best global reggae artists. Our team is continuously looking for ways to bring our visiting guests and our local audiences a memorable entertainment experience. This contemporary reggae artist, Tarrus Riley, with his positive and uplifting lyrics encompass the togetherness we want to see in the park on the night of the show at Nelson’s Dockyard.”
 
Riley has recorded six albums and in 2008 his song ‘She’s Royal’ won the Reggae Academy Awards for Best Reggae Song, Most Popular Song, Best Solo Male Vocal Performance and Breakthrough Reggae Artiste. His more recent hits such as My Day and Simple Blessings are feel good anthems all around the world!
 
Lewis adds that the show will also feature two of Antigua’s most popular bands: “We are delighted that the extremely popular Spirited Band featuring cricketing legend Curtly Ambrose and The Strays will complete the evening’s line-up. It promises to be a memorable show.”
 
Early bird tickets are EC$95 (only from the TickeTing App, Main House EC$120 and EC$135 at the door.  Limited tickets are also available for the Lookout, a special experience with private entrance at the front of the Copper and Lumber Store Hotel, cash premium bars and food, a great view from the platform and front of house access. Tickets for the Lookout are available advance only at EC$150.
 
Tickets can be purchased online via the TickeTing App for Android and Apple devices or bought instore at Townhouse Megastore, The Source, Harper's Office Depot (Village Walk & St. John’s), Steph & Vladas Studio in Jolly Harbour, The ASW Office in English Harbour and the Box Office at Antigua Yacht Club during the event.
 
Antigua Sailing Week’s Reggae in the Park started in 2010, and has over the years drawn crowds of 4,000 strong. In the past, it has featured celebrated reggae performers such as Third World, Maxi Priest, Shaggy and Damian Marley.

Tickets are available now online from the Ticketing App for Android and IOS users, or online at www.sailingweek.com


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