The Tribune

Fifteen of the biggest names in Bahamian music will be lending their voices to a growing movement to preserve and protect the Bahamas environment when they take the stage for a mega-concert December 28 at Arawak Cay.

Billed as “The Bahamas’ Best Mega Concert and Family Festival”, the full day of activities topped by a 15-star performer musical bonanza is sponsored by Save The Bays to raise funds and awareness for environmental community partners. It kicks off at noon with a six-hour family fest packed with activities from clowns and bouncing castle to environmental booths and face painting. The evening concert starting at 8 pm under the big white tent will feature Kirkland ‘KB’ Bodie and a string of musical performers ranging from the sultry sounds of Veronica Bishop to the high-energy pulsating song-and-dance style of Funky D.

News of the concert and the family event was unveiled last week at a press conference at the concert site.

Organised by concert promoter and cultural icon Michael Pintard, the full day event will benefit Nassau-based organisations and initiatives supported by Save The Bays including The Bahamas National Trust, Conchservation, The Nature Conservancy and the petition drive aimed at encouraging passage of environmental protection legislation and a Freedom of Information Act.

“When we first approached these artists, we knew that this is a particularly busy time of year so we would not have been surprised if there had been some resistance,” said Pintard. “But every single performer was excited to be part of a concert with such a powerful message – that this is our land and our waters and if we love this land and love these waters, it is up to each of us to do our part to make sure they are preserved for future generations to come. They are lending their talent to a cause led by the man who is the best-selling record artist in Bahamian history, KB, and we believe this concert will go down in history as a game-changer, bringing great music to a great movement, Save The Bays.”

KB is a director of Save The Bays, the non-profit organisation formed earlier this year to lend strength and support to various environmental groups and offer a cohesive plan to protect the fragile reefs and waters of The Bahamas.

“I’ve always been associated with environment causes,” said KB. “So when they asked me to write original music to bring the Save The Bays’ message to the airwaves, it was a great opportunity.”

KB has since written several songs including ‘They Sellin’ and ‘Save The Bays’ and as he has made the radio rounds in recent weeks, his musical and passionate message has struck a chord with the public. The concert, he says, will help build “even more momentum for this important movement.”

The holiday concert line-up includes D-Mac, The Singing Bishop, Geno D, Christian Massive, Bazie, Funky D, Anita, M-Deez, The Falcons, Papa Smurf, Veronica Bishop, Wilfred Solomon, Lady Sho, Colyn McDonald and KB. Hosts are Special K and Natural Empress.