Small Axe band
PHILIPSBURG–“The sweetest band in the world,” Small Axe band, has been added to the line-up of the Lighted Parade on the streets of Philipsburg on August 18, Carnival event organiser Rio Productions announced on Thursday. The organiser expects close to 2,500 persons this year.
The last batch of T-shirts for the Lighted Parade 2018 reached the island recently and are on sale at UTS, Van Dorp Madame Estate, N.C. Wathey, Nowhere Special and CLT. The package includes LED string lights and full open bar, including a large variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the entire parade.
Small Axe band is a musical group from St. Kitts, recognised as one of the most popular soca bands in the Caribbean. Small Axe band recently won the 2017-2018 Road March title with the tune “Puppy Song” and is known for its energetic performances throughout the region.
Rio Productions announced that after having a record sale with the first batch of T-shirts, and an additional corporate sponsor that came on board recently, it had decided to add this extra element to the parade.
Rio President Brenda Wathey stated on Thursday, “With Destra as the main feature, we have one of the best international soca artistes on board. With DJ Outkast, DJ King Kembe, King James and King Rumer we have our finest local artistes on board. By now throwing Small Axe band into the mix, we succeeded to add one of the best and most energetic soca bands in the Caribbean to the parade, and we believe that revellers and spectators have a lot to look forward to.”
The various selling points are running special promotions on the T-shirts such as free calling credit, and other complimentary items with the purchase. Rio Productions expects to be completely sold out by August 15 and announced that no additional T-shirts will be ordered, to comply with all safety standards.
For more detailed information concerning the T-shirt sales, the parade and the 2018 route, participants are encouraged to follow Rio on Facebook or visit the Rio Productions web page
Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/79437-small-axe-band-added-to-lighted-parade-line-up
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