TORONTO, ON (Publicity Support Newswire) October 30, 2013 — Dr Jay de Soca Prince and Ian Andre Espinet, two of Canada’s most reputable Urban and Caribbean Event promoters have teamed up to launch the SUR Music Festival on Friday November 22nd , 2013 at the Guvernment Entertainment Complex located at 132 Queens Quay East. The 1st semi-annual SUR Music Festival shall feature 2 main stages, 8 major acts, and over 20 DJs using the full scope of all 7 venues encompassed within the grounds with the intention to cross-promote Urban R&B and Hip-Hop artists with Caribbean Soca and Reggae artists.[Publisher’s Note: SoulTracks’ Ann Marie Collymore will be covering this concert for us]
The festival’s inaugural edition shall feature two main sound stages. The Belvedere Socatherapy Stage headlined by Trinidadian Soca superstars Bunji Garlin & Fay Ann Lyons, Edwin Yearwood of Barbados, Skinny Fabulous of St. Vincent & The Grenadines and Soca newcomers Porgie & Murdah will take place at KoolHaus. The Bud Light Platinum Soul Kitchen Stage with performances by Toronto’s Soul songstress Shi Wisdom, world renowned voice Glenn Lewis, and Atlantic Records Neo-Soul artist Musiq SoulChild will take place at Guvernment.
The complete line-up for SUR Music Festival is as follows:
BELVEDERE SOCATHERAPY STAGE
The Asylum Vikings featuring Bunji Garlin & Fay Ann Lyons
Edwin Yearwood
Skinny Fabulous
Porgy & Murdah
DJs: Marxman, Jump Up Kingz, DJ Shy, Junya Menace, DJ Flip, 2 Touch
Hosted by: Eman & Dirty Dez
The Asylum Vikings featuring Bunji Garlin & Fay Ann Lyons
Edwin Yearwood
Skinny Fabulous
Porgy & Murdah
DJs: Marxman, Jump Up Kingz, DJ Shy, Junya Menace, DJ Flip, 2 Touch
Hosted by: Eman & Dirty Dez
BUDLIGHT PLATINUM SOUL KITCHEN STAGE
Musiq SoulChild
Glenn Lewis
Shi Wisdom
DJs: Jester and DJ Spoonz
Hosted by: Kid Kut
Musiq SoulChild
Glenn Lewis
Shi Wisdom
DJs: Jester and DJ Spoonz
Hosted by: Kid Kut
Doors will open at 10 p.m. and all-access ticketed entry will be located at both Guvernment and Koolhaus. Advanced $30 tickets will be available for purchase Wednesday Oct. 30th online at www.1Guestlist.com and participating outlets. For a complete listing of ticket outlets, please visit www.SURMusicFestival.com. Service charges may apply. Limited door tickets may be available at Koolhaus entry only.
