Press Release
Banks DIH Limited
Date: February 13th, 2014
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport in association with Banks DIH Limited will host the National Mashramani Adult Calypso finals sponsored by Banks Beer this Friday February 14th, 2014 at Demerara Park (obliquely opposite Thirst Park) East Bank Public Road.
The reigning champion Lester “De Professor” Charles will put his title on the line against a formidable line up of seasoned calypsonians as well as the 2014 Junior Calypso champion Shontelle Gittens.
The other contestants are 2012 champion Roger “Young Bill Rogers” Hinds, Karen “Queen Makeeba” Bennett, Dawn “Lady D” Edwards, Garfield “Mighty Roots” Campbell, Derrick “Bright Colours” Mangal, Darcia “Queen Davey” Barrow, Lindon “Mighty Sniper” Thomas, John “Ras Marcus” and Kenny “Mighty Believer” Fraser.
The calypsonians will be backed by Mingles Sound Machine.
Guest artistes will include Tennisha De Freitas and X Factors Dance Troupe.
Carlton Joao, Sales and Marketing Executive said Banks DIH Limited was extremely delighted to sponsor the National Senior Calypso finals for another year under its flagship Banks Beer brand.
He has urged calypso fans to come out and support what is expected to be a Valentine’s Night to remember with top class entertainment.
The winner will receive $600,000 first prize with $400,000 going to the first runner-up, $250,000 to the second runner-up and $100,000 to the third runner-up.
Starting time is at 20:00 hours.