Punch to perform at Guyana Festival

Lisa Punch, who rose to international fame after competing in ABC’s “Rising Star” competition will perform at the Guyana Festival Opening Concert on August 8 and the Concert Next on August 10.

The songstress, who was eliminated from the competition on Sunday, confirmed that she would join the star-studded line-up of artistes already confirmed for the Guyana Festival and she would be among the headline acts. The Guyana Festival team said it welcomed Punch on board and assured the public that the exhibitions, stage performances, sporting activities, and all other components of the Guyana Festival will reflect the true ‘Sound, Soul and Taste’ of Guyana.

Among the energetic artistes to perform for the Concert Next are Jumo “Rubber Waist” Primo, Melissa “Vanilla” Roberts, First Born, Big Red, Rajesh Dubraj, Alabama, and Kwasi Edmondson. The artistes shared their views on the event. They were unanimous that it would showcase Guyana and what the country has to offer, not only in music, but in culture and food and expressed gratitude for being part of the inaugural festival.

Acting Tourism Minister Irfaan Ali noted that the concert would be a very exciting one, filled with energy and enthusiasm. “To bring a multifaceted group of people together will be exciting,” he said.

The Guyana Festival covers three days, and will feature our most celebrated legends in sports, culture, art, music, food, entertainment, and much more. Day One will feature a GDF air show and national concert. Day Two’s audience will experience the Night of the Legends and the thrilling Festival Cricket and Football matches; while Day Three will feature a National Cook Out with food from every culture, followed by the Generation Next Concert.