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Music and Entertainment
Spanning all segments of music and entertainment, Barbados has a range of talent in this dynamic and creative field. Barbados' musical accomplishments are being recognised and acknowledged worldwide with artistes and performers the likes of Rihanna (Def Jam), Rupee (Atlantic Records), Edwin Yearwood (VP Records), Shontelle (Universal Motown), Livvi Franc (Zomba Label Group) and Hal Linton (Universal Motown) gracing stages across the globe.
Other up and coming artistes abound. The bands Nexcyx, known for their international hit song 'Gossip Girl', Kite and Strategy are just some of the other recognised sounds taking Barbados to the world.
Supporting our artistes are producers and management agencies which have established a name for themselves internationally. Made in March SRL, Sonic Entertainment, Hit Island Inc., Breema Inc., Timeless Barbados Inc and CRS Music & Media are some of the noted management agencies marketing the Barbados music brand and developing strategic linkages within the Caribbean region and across the globe.
The music and entertainment industry has the full backing of the Barbadian Government. The creative industries are considered to be one of the pillars of the new economy and as such, the Government is putting in place a number of supporting initiatives. A draft Cultural Industries Bill has been developed, which once passed into legislation, will solidify a suite of incentives and concessions for practitioners. Additionally, a facility of $50 million in amounts of $10 million annually will be available for musicians, artists, designers and chefs to borrow from. This is to assist directly with promotional, marketing and distribution efforts outside of Barbados.
The next wave of Barbadian music and entertainment talent is here. Listen and get acquainted!
6 Jan 2012