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Fun in the Son Grand Finale Concert Planned in Kingston

Think "spring break" and the "Caribbean" in one sentence and you probably picture wild parties on the beach. And you'd be right in some locations...but Jamaica offers an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional spring break getaway: Fun in the Son, a gospel getaway.

The 2009 Fun in the Son event, which began on March 13, celebrates a grand finale concert this Saturday with a grand finale concert. Now in its seventh year, the annual Best Dressed Fun in the Son Gospel Spring Festival grand finale concert will be held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) at the Mona Bowl starting at 10:00 am. Thousands of local, regional and international attendees are expected.

The festival, which was first staged in March 2002 is produced by Glory Music Inc., headed by Tommy Cowan, who has toured worldwide with big-name music stars that include Maxi Priest, Freddie McGregor and the late Bob Marley.

“Fun in the Son” brings together a diverse audience interested in an upbeat, vibrant celebration. We are so pleased by its growing popularity as a leading gospel event worldwide,” Cowan stated.

The alternative spring break event launched in Kingston on March 6, continued its celebration in Ocho Rios at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre on March 13 with the Fun in the Son Cross Over Party and, in Negril on March 14 at Bourbon Beach where they hosted the Fun in the Son Beach Party.

This year’s free Fun in the Son Concert on Saturday, March 21 will feature a number of local and international gospel acts including Pastor Carlene Davis, Andrew Palau, Papa San, Goddy Goddy, DJ Nicholas, Judy Mowatt, Omari, The Grace Thrillers, IROCC, Jason Mighty, Shepherd and more.

For More Information:

• visit www.funinthesonjam.com

Labels: festivals, Kingston

posted by Paris & John @ 9:57 PM