Winston Sill - General Degree

Tanola Jackson, Star Writer

Despite not having a show last year, the annual Manchester show, dubbed Manchester Fiesta, will

definitely be on this year, and is set for July 26 at the Kirkvine Sports Club in Williamsfield, says

promoter Cardiff 'General Degree' Butt.

According to Degree, "Last year was a kinda hectic time for me. I had a busy working schedule in Europe, so I didn't have the time to make preparations for the show, but we will definitely have one this year."

Degree says this year's event is expected to be bigger and better than previous years.

"The first year was well attened; second year was even bigger, with performances from Sizzla, Chuck Fenda and others. But for this year, we will have performances from artistes like Bounty Killer, Mavado, Busy Signal, Assassin, Demarco, Macka Diamond, Etana, Sanchez, Leroy Gibbon, Gregory Isaacs, Hawkeye, Nesbeth, Mr Peppa, Bryhan Art Copper and Biggaton," he said.

The show, which is dubbed the Manchester Fiesta All Food Festival and Fun Day, will cater for the entire family.

"It is a family-oriented event, from about 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. In the afternoon is the all food festival. During this time, there is a lot of activities, like a six-a-side masters football match and domino competitions. There is also a show in the day that will feature performances from Voicemail, Christopher Martin, RDX and magnum winners Baby Tash and Singer Jah, so patrons should look forward to having a good time," he said.

Degree, who also hails from the parish of Manchester, says one of his main aims for putting on this year's show is to help in bringing something back to his parish.

"This year's show is for a worthy cause, the proceeds from the show will be donated to the Greenvale Basic School to help in the development of the school and other things, so patrons should come out and help support the event, " he said.

Degree also says this year's show will be a Star-sponsored event.