Sonia Noel recently attended the Barbados Music, Fashion and Film Awards which was held last weekend.
The Guyanese contingent consisted of – Lisa Punch, Ernesta Nelson and Travis Bowen – created quite a stir at the packed hall of creative arts enthusiasts and practitioners.
Lisa Punch was the “Punch Line” at the event, belting out a powerful rendition of “Secret Admirer”, serenading the receptive front row attendees as she descended the stairs to access an intimate connection with her admirers.
Ernesta delivered one of her soca hits to the delight of the receptive audience while Travis Bowen, the winner of Gold Coast Record Talent Search in Guyana, courtesy of Guyana Fashion Week, was a breath of fresh air performing an Enrique Iglesias pop hit. He was received with much enthusiasm and he is now being groomed, in Barbados, for international work and a record deal. “This is a dream come true for me and I must thank Guyana Fashion Week and Gold Coast Records for this opportunity,” Bowen said.
In the fashion department, Sonia Noel lived up to her reputation, presenting a stunning line up of Caribbean signature ensembles and separates that proclaimed that Guyana is a significant stakeholder in the development of the Caribbean fashion industry.
Sonia Noel was also awarded a Regional Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to fashion in the Caribbean.
The Barbados music awards opened up its ambit to include fashion and film, all part of a regional campaign of integrating the region through the creative industries and ultimately promoting the Caribbean brand as an alternative on the global agenda.