News
23JUNE 2009
The 1st Annual Savoy Group presents the Liberia Music Festival brings together the continents east and west artists to Celebrate Music and Launch a New Initiative: The Gateway to International Exposure for African Artists
The 1st Annual Savoy Group presents the Liberia Music
Festival taking place on the eighteenth of July (July 18, 2009) in Monrovia,
Liberia will convene some of the continents best artists from the east and west
Africa to celebrate music from Africa and launch of e’Dijene Records; the
gateway to International Exposure for African Artists. This party with a purpose; the Savoy
Group presents the 2009 Liberia Music Festival features performances by Ghana’s
renowned artist, Ofori Amponsah, Timaya, 2008 MTV Africa Music Award winners Wahu and
Nameless, 2008 Kisma Award Winner Amani, and Liberia’s Bawah, Mighty Mighty
MVP, Detrench, J-UN, Seabreeze, Nasseman, Blue Jenky, Power, Soul Mate, and a
special cameo appearance from AB Swaray, Liberian Hip Hop Artist from the Ivory
Coast augmented by community support for the restoration of Liberia’s only
museum and female track star.
Celebrities, national and community leaders are invited
to join the cause to support the arts. With an emphasis on the arts, music and
education, the initiative will galvanize attendees to support the arts in
partnership with The Savoy Group.
The tradition of music, art, heritage, culture
and community continues in Liberia with a fantastic celebration that is truly a
bigger part with a deeper purpose. With the support of our dedicated partners
and sponsors, the Savoy Group presents the 2009 Liberia Music Festival; is well
positioned to make Savoy supports the
arts a success; the nation’s leading initiative in support of African
artists.
Attendees of the Savoy Group Presents the 2009
Liberia Music Festival will travel from all over the world for the
multigenerational experience. In addition to the Festival’s daytime offerings
also include the Savoy Marketplace, a showcase of quality fine arts &
crafts; all of which culminates in one fantastic night of musical performances
by Africa’s newest names in entertainment. The Savoy Group Marketplace
highlights artists with a distinctive exhibition of quality African Art and
Fine Crafts reflective of the rich cultural heritage seen throughout the
African Diaspora. The Marketplace will also include interactive sponsor
presentations, celebrity meet-and-greets and Festival souvenirs.
Tickets for the evening entertainment will be on
sale at selected local ticket outlets are $5 - $50USD. The Savoy Group Presents
the 2009 Liberia Music Festival is produced by The Savoy Group. Liberia Music
Festivals is a division of the Savoy Group Inc.
Contact Info: Sophia Johnson, Community Relations Manager [231] 6 694-873
sophiaekwere@yahoo.com
www.savoygroupintl.com
Upcoming Schedule of Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| 7/1/2005 | 5:00pm | Company Picnic at Shallowford Farms |
| 7/11/2005 | 2:00pm | Walk-a-thon for Charity |
Events
VIP Welcome Cocktail Hour, July 17, 2009, 5-9 PM
We are fortunate to have the 2008 MTV Award winners, Wahu, Nameless and the Kisma Award Winner Amani, and some home grown Liberian talent, namely Bawah, Mighty Mighty MVP, Detrench, J-UN, Seabreeze, Nasseman, Blue Jenky, Gayemi, and Soul Mate and AB Swaray for the VIP Welcome Cocktail Hour for July 17, 2009 on at Krystal Oceanview Hotel, Mamba Point, Monrovia, Liberia.
VIP Jamfest at the new Club 69 (Pepperbush)
Friday Night, July 17, 2009 10PM
Club 69 hosts the pre-festival jam with the The Savoy Group, the VIPS, Sponsors and contest winners and artists..... Ofori (Ghana), Timaya (Nigeria), Doggyman (Tanzania), Wahu, Nameless, Amani (Kenya), Liberia's own Bawah, Mighty Might MVP, Detrench, J-UN, Seabreeze, Nasseman, Blue Jenky, Gayemi, Soul Mate, and AB Swaray.
Doors open to the public at 12:00 Midnight
Door fee $10.00 USD for all others
Breakfast with the Stars
VIPs, contest winners and artists celebrate the first Liberia Music Festival inviting more than 13 African hip-hop and raggae artists at breakfast and photo ops at Krystal Oceanview Hotel at 9:00 am on July 17, 2009
For more information call Sophia Johnson at 231 6 694 873, Solomon 231 77 005-452 or email info@savoygroupintl.com
Call (231) 6 694-873/ 231 6 815 242
The Savoy Group International
1 Greystone Access Road, Mamba Point
Monrovia, Liberia
info@savoygroupintl.com