Digicel contributing $100,000 in cash and $150,000 in kind to partner with the DDA for the 2017 WCMF

​Digicel is contributing $100,000 in cash and $150,000 in kind to partner with the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA), for the 2017 World Creole Music Festival (WCMF). The partnership was officially signed on Thursday 30th August 2017 at Digicel’s Cooperate Office on Bath Road.
 
Chief Executive Officer Nikima Royer Jno Baptiste, said Digicel’s contribution to the festival manifests its commitment to supporting the people of Dominica. She said, “For over a decade now, we have shown our commitment to Dominica and the things that play a role in our island’s development ……. supporting the World Creole Music Festival incessantly is about staying true to our commitment to developing our people and culture ….”.
 
She noted that as part of the partnership, digital technology will be made available to the media, Dominica Festivals Committee, and other important participants in the festival. She added, “With our digital technology, patrons will get basked in festival related activities utilizing our Play Go streaming services. During the three nights of pulsating rhythm we will see to it that the data needs of the DFC and DDA teams, media personnel and guests or patrons are met”.
 
The 20th edition of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival is carded for October 27-29 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, Dominica.
 
A line-up of top local, regional, and international acts covering a diverse range of creole music from the infectious Bouyon to the sweet sensation of Soca and Calypso, Reggae, Afro-funk, Haitian Kompas to the vibrating sounds of Cadence-lypso and Zouk awaits patrons. On this year’s exciting line-up are Machel Montano, Kalash, Mavado, Yemi Alade, Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons, Sweet Micky, Kai, Etana, Romain Virgo, Klass, Marcé & Tumpak, Asa Bantan, Triple Kay International, Mizik à Nou All Stars, Breve, Swingin’ Stars, and the Zouk All Stars featuring Jean Marc Ferdinand, Orlane, Francky Vincent, and Stéphane Ravor.
 
Official sponsors of this year’s World Creole Music Festival include: Caribbean Broadcast Network, Caribbean Media Corporation, DBS Radio, DEPEX, Dominica News Online, Kairi FM, LIAT, PJD2, Q95FM, The Wave, Ticketpal, Trend Media (LOOP), Variety Radio and Vibes Radio/DA Vibes.