Legends slated for Clarendon show

Show promoter Donovan 'Conscious' Anderson, one of the founding members of well-known record label and production house, Kings of Kings, believes that it is time for a major stage show to be staged in Clarendon once again.

That is why he has conceptualised Legends Are Forever, a stage show set for November. The event will also mark the promoter's birthday.

"Clarendon and the south coast need a stage show like this to re-energise the reggae-dancehall community along the south coast," he said. Anderson said Clarendon has given Jamaica and the world some of the greatest musical icons.

"The musical heritage of Clarendon is immense, with people like Millie Small, Derrick Morgan, The Clarendonians, I-Octane, Desi Boyd, the late deejay Merciless, Everton Blender, Freddie McGregor and countless other world-renowned musical acts, so this parish deserves a big stage show," he said.

Legends are Forever is set for November 29 at the Staford Block Factory in the town of Summerfield. Musical heavyweights such as Capleton, Tony Rebel, Frisco Kid, Lutan Fyah and Junior Reid will headline the event.

"We will have 14 artistes on the event, all of them are legends. Legends never die, legends are always forever," Anderson said.

There will also be six-a-side competition, cookout, and children's fun day on the same day. Capleton said he is looking forward to delivering an incendiary performance.

"Clarendon is one of my favourite places to perform. Remember the days of Coco Tea Ram Jam, Denbigh show grounds and Island Explosion? So ah good while now the people dem no see me, so I am looking forward to this performance at this event organised by Conscious," Capleton said.

Anderson is the head of Conscious International Productions, a fledgling company that handles artiste bookings and event productions - Anderson having 20 years of experience in the latter. During that period he has been a senior production member for major events such as Rebel Salute, Red Rose For Gregory, and St Mary Mi Come.