“Drum Fest 2018” made a cultural fusion by organisers

– tassa, masquerade, Amerindian and Chinese drummers urged to participate

Organisers of the much anticipated “Drum Fest 2018” have now opened their doors to drummers of every ethnic division as they gear for the massive June 23 event. This event is slated for the National Park, Thomas Lands, Georgetown.
Public Relations Officer Alex Williams explained that the first initiative was more focused on African drumming but recently, the organisers decided to make it a fusion of the different ethnicities and are therefore encouraging drummers in the tassa, masquerade, Chinese and even to Portuguese drummers if they are so desirous.

With a whopping $1.5 million up for grabs in cash and prizes, the event has already attracted drummers from Victoria and Buxton, East Coast Demerara; Stewartville and Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara; Belladrum, West Coast Berbice; and from the Mining Town of Linden, Region 10.
Starting in the new week, Drum Fest committee members will be visiting these locations to stage auditions with drummers from which the final contenders in the Individual and Group Categories will be selected and shortlisted.
Come June 3, this phenomenal event will also see spectacular dance presentations from some of most popular ethnic dance groups in Guyana, as the stage is set for this festive event which will be made an annual initiative.
While the door is still open for a few more competitors, interested persons are asked to call Public Relations Officer, Alex Williams on telephone numbers 647-4086 or 691-0963 for registration and/or more information.