As anticipation builds for ‘A Taste of Sumfest’ at Plantation Cove in St Ann on July 18, event director Cordel “Skatta” Burrell says that the clash model of the event was inspired by Sting, and reiterated that this is not meant to undermine nor compete with the well-known Boxing Day stage show.

“Gully” and “Gaza” fans from all over the world will get to see dancehall artistes Mavado and Vybz Kartel on one stage for the first time since 2008.

Pavel Smith (left), marketing manager, J Wray & Nephew Limited, with Josef Bogdanovich, head of DownSound Entertainment. Naphtali Junior