PRESS RELEASE - 2008
2009 'Holders Season' Takes Center Stage The West Indies' Premier Performing Arts Event Of The Year Includes An All-Star Lineup With Record Number of US Performers Plus A Dedicated 'Americas Week' PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Bridgetown, Barbados (November 17, 2008) - The line-up for Barbados' 2009 Holders Season, has been unveiled). Commonly regarded as the island's "Biggest Social Event of the Year", event organizers are gearing up for arts aficionados, celebrities and socialites who will flock to the annual event, which coincides with peak Polo season on Barbados. A variety of world-class music and arts performances, ranging from opera to comedy, are lined up for the 2009 Holders program which runs during March 14 - April 4. Held at the breathtaking 17th century Holders House in Barbados, the event has previously been graced by legends including: Pavarotti, Sir Tim Rice and Lesley Garrett. Ticket prices start at $15 USD ($30 BBD) per person. For more information on Holders Season and reservations visit: www.holders.net. For information on Barbados visit www.visitbarbados.org
Holders Season is hosted by the gracious Wendy Kidd, owner of Holders House and mother to Jodie and Jemma Kidd - the UK's sweetheart super-model and creator of Target's new make-up line, currently taking the US by storm, respectively. The festival is held in the extensive grounds of Wendy's exquisite plantation-style home, the Holders House, where she regularly entertains British royalty and hosts countless Polo tournaments.
The 2009 Holders season brings a wide range of festive sights and sounds, with a record number of American artists. From Italian Opera and the sounds of Africa to a classic tribute to American legend Frank Sinatra, the 2009 event has dedicated one week as 'Americas Week'. Highlights include a classical evening with Juilliard protege, pianist Greg Anderson, who has performed for members of the United Nations at Carnegie Hall, and who will now mesmerize attendees for an evening at the Holders House. A new addition for 2009 Holders is an evening entitled, Cafe Holders, featuring a relaxing garden party with live jazz, food & drink. The new 2009 schedule of events is as follows:
Saturday, March 14th
Comedy Night - Ole with Paul Morocco, Guillermo De Endaya and Antonio Gomez will feature comedy and guitar music from Spain, Cuba and South America
Monday, March 16th
Barbados Heart and Stroke Foundation Night
Wednesday, March 18th
Bravissimo: The World of Italian Opera - featuring professionals from New York's Metropolitan and City Operas and the Myriad Singers of Barbados
Friday, March 20th
Classical Evening in the gardens
Saturday, March 21st
The Sounds of Africa - Malian music star Bassekou Kauyate and his band Ngoni ba (Mali) will enchant guests with African blues
AMERICAS WEEK:
Monday, March 23rd
Canada's 'Celtic' fiddling sensation Natalie McMaster will entertain with fiddling and step dancing
Wednesday, March 25th
A Tribute to Frank Sinatra with Louis Hoover and The Ronnie Scott's Allstars
Friday, March 27th
Mark Twain: The Traveler - performed by actor Carl Pritner
Saturday, March 28th
Cafe Holders - A new event featuring an intimate garden party with live jazz, food and drink
Tuesday, March 31st
Classical Evening with Juilliard trained pianist Greg Anderson
Thursday, April 2nd
Have You Had it Long Madam? - A special evening of "behind the scenes" information from BBC television's Antiques Roadshow veterans Hilary Kay and Peter Atterbury
Saturday, April 4th
Gala Finale Evening - the social event of the year closing the two week Holders Season with special guest stars to be announced
The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes, including The Crane beach, St. Philips, voted one of the world's sexiest beaches for 2008 by Concierge.com. Barbados is the first and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events and has hosted numerous athletic championships, including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the 2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. The Barbados Tourism Authority has provided excellent service for 50 years and is a proud member of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association. For more information on travel to Barbados, contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1.800.221.9831.
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