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Sting 2024 Cancelled
12/26/2024
Bad news for Dancehall fans, there will be no STING in 2024!
Below you can find the official statement and an overview of the current news coverage. We also take the opportunity to recommend an unique review of Sting 2003 with Vybz Kartel and Ninjaman in the spotlight, titled "My Very First Day In Jamaica - December 26 @ Sting 2003".
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
"To our valued patrons, friends, family, and the entertainment community,
We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, the highly anticipated event Sting has been postponed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we are deeply disappointed by this news. however, we are committed to returning stronger and more vibrant than ever.
We extend our sincerest gratitude for your unwavering support to the event and brand. your loyalty means the world to us.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
the Sting Team"
IN THE PRESS
PRODUCTION WITHDRAWAL HALTS STING 2024
"Sting 2024 has been postponed. Isaiah Laing, head of Supreme Promotions Ltd, confirmed that the annual Boxing Day dancehall stage show set for tonight at the Jamworld Entertainment Centre in Portmore, St Catherine, will not take place as planned due to the withdrawal of the production company for the event." [full article @ JAMAICA-GLEANER.com]
STING POSTPONED
[…] “I am saddened because this will cause a major ripple effect throughout the economy and the music industry. Hundreds of vendors and concessionaires have invested their money and wanted to recoup during the show, dozens of artistes have rehearsed and are waiting for their chance to shine, and thousands of patrons will be disappointed by the cancellation of the show but it is beyond my control,” Laing said. […] [full article @ JAMAICAOBSERVER.com]
PRODUCTION COMPANY FEELS ‘DECEIVED’ BY STING PROMOTER, ALLEGES BREACH OF CONTRACT
"Clearsound Production Services Group has sought to clarify its decision to withdraw its services from Sting 2024, which event organiser Supreme Promotions said resulted in the cancellation of the Boxing Day show hours before it was set to take place." [full article @ JAMAICAOBSERVER.com]
NO STING FOR BOXING DAY
[…] "The postponement is allegedly due to a payment issue. In the release, Laing said that a deposit of $1 million was remitted to Clearsound and on Tuesday, the remaining sum of $6.5 million was deposited via bank transfer this week. However, the public holidays meant that the sum has not been reflected in the company's account. This reportedly resulted in a breach of payment policies and the production company's subsequent withdrawal." [full article @ JAMAICA-STAR.com]
POSTPONEMENT OF STING 2024 REGRETTABLE – GRANGE
"Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange says it is regrettable to see the postponement of popular dancehall concert Sting." [full article @ JAMAICA-GLEANER.com]
GRANGE SAYS IT IS ‘REGRETTABLE’ THAT STING 2024 HAD TO BE POSTPONED
"According to Grange, her ministry did its best to work through the issues with the promoters of Sting this year, inclusive of having high-level meetings with the team to provide guidance on logistics and promotion of the brand." [full article @ JAMAICAOBSERVER.com]
‘STING WILL NEVER DIE’ - LAING SAYS ‘CULTURE VULTURE’ WANTS TO KILL ICONIC SHOW
"Isaiah Laing, head of Supreme Promotions, promoters of Sting, says this year's show would have been one for the history books had he not been forced to pull the plug on the annual Boxing Day event at the 11th hour on Thursday." [full article @ JAMAICA-STAR.com]
Statement from the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, on the Postponement of Sting 2024
Kingston, December 27, 2024
"For more than 40 years, Sting, the Boxing Day Reggae and Dancehall concert, has been a centre stage event on Jamaica’s calendar of entertainment shows.
This year, my Ministry did its best to work through the issues with the promoters of Sting, inclusive of having high-level meetings with the team to provide guidance on logistics and promotion of the brand.
My Ministry also provided the venue and set up support for the launch of Sting, as well as providing for the hosting at Jamworld Entertainment Centre in Portmore, St Catherine.
I have also publicly endorsed the show in furtherance of our commitment to the industry and in addition my Ministry had earmarked sponsorship support to defray some of the expenses of the event.
It is, therefore, regrettable that due to other issues with which they are faced, Sting 2024 had to be postponed. I continue to be in dialogue with the Sting team and look forward to being advised of the new date for the staging of Sting.
Sting has been the main platform for showcasing dancehall artistes over the year as well has played its part in launching and building many careers."
