Mas camps, the preliminary to this year’s Carnival, opened on Tuesday night in Belize City. Both junior and senior bands were judged and as anticipated, the energy and the hype of the spirit of carnival prevailed. The colorful costumes set the tone for the themes of the different bands which are depicting national issues such […]
The month of September is normally brimming with a sense of patriotism. For three artists, that feeling of pride and nationhood landed them the top prizes at a first Patriotic Video Competition. There were many entries to the event, but the judges found that a submission from a duo from the west, best captured originality, […]
The carnival this year clashes with the Expo Market place organized by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and industry. Both events attract huge crowds and are popular events in the September celebrations calendar. But tonight, Mas Camp 2013 gets underway. It is a prelude to the Carnival Road March which takes place on September fourteenth […]
The September calendar is traditionally packed with a host of activities that range from concerts to carnival to official ceremonies. Just about everyone will find some activity to attend. Over the weekend, the official re-opening of Memorial Park was followed by the Village Arts and Craft Expo at what is now called the Fort Point […]
At the Bliss auditorium, the crowd went wild on Tuesday night on the announcement that the duo of Shannelly and Chad had emerged as this season’s Superstars. The competition among the participants and the reaction of the judges provided funny moments during the season so we captured those moments that lightened up the show. […]
Since it was first held in 1972, CARIFESTA has been promoting Caribbean artists and writers. The festival has been fading but this year, it revved into full gear in Suriname. A delegation from Belize, the smallest to attend, headed there and successfully participated in several workshops promoting crafts and jewelry. A Belizean designer made an […]
On Tuesday night, the Grand Finale of the hottest local entertainment show in the country was held at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. And taking the grand cash prize of ten thousand dollars plus lots more in amazing prizes was the duo of Chad Wade and Shannelly Sutherland. Thousands viewed the show…as far […]
There’s a new Superstar tonight. After grueling weeks of performances at the Bliss, and tough competition among talented performances, Be the Next Superstar Season Two closed on Tuesday night with a spectacular show. The four finalists walked the red carpet to a packed auditorium as the audience and viewers at home waited for the announcement […]
It is here…The grand finale of Be the Next Superstar and shortly, the winner of the Season Two will be revealed at an event that will celebrate talent and creativity. It happens at the Bliss beginning at eight-thirty with a star studded event including the red carpet. The finalists, the judges and many others will […]
Earlier we told you about our award winning stories that have gain regional recognition. Well tonight, there is an award winning artist, entrepreneur, businessman and musician. He is called the Prince of Belize…we are referring to Lova Boy. He arrived in the jewel this morning for an exclusive appearance and performance at Tuesday’s Grand Finale […]
A tribute to late reggae legend Lucky Dube by philanthropist Dara Robinson, as part of an annual fundraising effort to collect funds and canned goods for his feeding program, was postponed at the end of last month due to eleventh hour changes. A subsequent date was set for August twenty-fifth at the MCC Tennis Court. […]
Be the Next Superstar… the finals for season two of the hottest entertainment show was staged at the Bliss on Tuesday night. Four performers pulled out the best pieces to wow the judges for the final leg of the competition. The judges had their say and now it is all left up to you the […]
There is exactly one competing show left in season two of Be the Next Superstar….and that show is tonight. For the last time, four participants will try to receive maximum points from the judges and rack up all your votes to become the champion of the season. The grand prize, trophies and much more in […]
Ras Indio, the offspring of Bredda David has grown into his own brand of music a long time ago. Indio is not just a reggae singer, but also a promoter of the Belizean spirit at festivals in Africa, Europe and North America. Indio has just returned from the Reggae on the River tour in California […]
They are back in the Jewel….the Garifuna Collective is back from a tour in North America where they were featured in thirty-eight festivals and made appearances in twenty-five cities. The group recently released its latest album named Ayo in the U.S. and now they are in Belize to make a local debut. The album is […]
It’s coming down to the wire as season two of the hottest local entertainment show, Be The Next Superstars, is inching closer to its end. Three performers were eliminated on Tuesday night while two moved on in the competition. But in a shocking twist and by popular demand, a Wild Card was introduced bringing back […]
It is coming down to the wire… Who will Be the Next Superstar? That’s the question in everyone’s mind and everyone has a favourite. Tonight, it’s down to three safe hopeful superstars and a knockout round will determine who else will move on to the finals. But before we get to that, the producers of […]
The first event in this year’s national celebrations committee took place on Saturday night at the Memorial Park. Junior and senior artists battled to win the top spot in the National Song Competition before a huge crowd and television audience. To make the cut, the hopefuls were judged on lyrics, stage presence and much more. […]
On Thursday, you heard the private sector express concerns about the upcoming Belize Expo Marketplace which is scheduled to be held on the same day that the equally popular Carnival road march will take place. Both events are planned for September fourteenth and both have huge support. The private sector says it stands to crowd […]
The national song competition takes place this Saturday night at the Memorial Park and you can catch it live on this station. The lineup includes a return of defending champions as well as top performers in the music industry all hoping to walk away with titles in the different categories. Duane Moody caught up with […]
The September celebrations are just around the corner and the calendar of activities will surely include two major celebrations: the Battle of St George’s Caye and Independence Day. To ease the Celebrations Commission, the government of Taiwan, through its embassy, made a generous contribution this morning. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting […]
They rocked the Bliss on Tuesday night with phenomenal performances…the aspiring Superstars in Season Two brought their finest act to the stage as the competition tightens in who will walk away with the title of Channel Five’s, Be The Next Superstar, as well as the top cash prize. After stunning presentations in the knockout round, […]
A twelve year old student from Corozal Town who has just enrolled to start high school, is flying solo at the Corozal House of Culture. Caitlyn Tillett is perhaps the youngest student to exhibit her art in the public domain. She started her own comic strip at the age of seven and this year she […]
The bramming and jamming of the September celebrations are less than a month away, but this weekend the National Institute of Culture and History will be putting off what is dubbed its single biggest event for the September celebration season….It’s the national song competition 2013. Some nineteen artists will compete in segments such as the […]
Superstar hopefuls return to the Bliss stage tonight… There will be no more Group A or Group B. In a short while the two groups merge into one to perform in another round of competition with the hope of winning your vote. So get ready for eight acts of originality and creativity in what is […]
