This year, the event will see the organisers forking out US$2 million for the production, while moving up the historical notch with live streaming of the show on the Internet via Kariblink Digital, allowing millions access to the show worldwide, said Sara Lawrence, Kariblink’s representative.

Gourzong also announced another first for the event, stating that online ticket sales commenced last Thursday via partners www.ticketstubs.com.

Promising that the local line-up would be as strong as ever, Gourzong said the emphasis this year was to highlight young artistes such as Etana and Queen I-Frica, Tami Chynn, Tarrus Riley, and Erup, complemented by veterans Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Mavado, Busy Signal, Jah Cure, Richie Spice, Macka Diamond, Brick & Lace, Anthony B, Voice Mail, Vybz Cartel and Harry Toddler.

The July 13-19 event, which will once again set standards as the ‘Greatest Reggae Show on Earth’, was endorsed by the Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs in the Mayor’s Office, Guillermo Linares, Jamaica’s Consul General in New York, Geneive Brown Metzger, and attorney-at-law Joan Flowers, representing Democratic Senator, Malcolm A. Smith.

SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner

Looks like Brick & Lace will be in the UK in a few weeks! If you’re in the area then check out the information below:

Good Company Promotions presents Like It Used To Be featuring a night with hot new US sensation “BRICK & LACE” LIVE at Sound Club, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA. To be held on Tuesday 17th June 2008. DJ’s on the night will be Contagious Crew, DJ Ewok, DJ Hectick & Chucky and DJ Fonty (Heartless Crew) playing the very best in R’n'B, Hip Hop, Funky House and Old Skool Garage. Also we have special celebrity invited guests for the night.

First 100 people through the door get a free shot also the BEST DRESSED lady wins a bottle of champagne. This event is Guest List only; Please make sure you get your names on the guest list as soon as possible as this event is guaranteed to be a road block!!!

Dress Code: To impress, no hats, hoods or trainers.

Guest List Information:
Craig 07508 256 882
Jake 07958 661 383
Danielle 07508 578 248
Email: likeitusedtobe@hotmail.com

For more information, then check out the myspace here. Let us know if you can attend!

Thanks to Courtenay, we now have some photographs of Brick & Lace while they were in Barbados on the 8th! These are some very nice shots! Thank you Courtenay and friend!

New European Tour Dates

04.25.2008 - FINALAND : Lathi

04.26.2008 - FINALND : Joensuu