McDowell aims to boost nightlife

[Jangle]

“We can't have such a sector and allow it to die. The world is feasting on the best of Jamaica... our music and our culture, and we are not. So I realised that we have to find the guts to inject some life in our nightlife. The world of entertainment, in all its forms — music, dance, theatre, food, fashion, art — is a great way to build an economy, but many persons are not looking at this. It has to start in small pockets. Look for simple examples and let's rebuild the bustling nightlife which was once a feature of the Jamaican entertainment scene, particularly here in Kingston,” McDowell told Jamaica Observer.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/enter...7?profile=1116

[Islandman]

I would think the crime situation is a factor in attendance at night events though. When I lived in Kingston and used to go to nightclubs every Friday night, my concern wasn't really while I was out and about on the town with lots of people around. It was more the drive home and getting back in my house. I used to worry most about someone waiting to ambush me as I drove in and parked.

Nonetheless I totally agree with the sentiment that we are barely scratching the surface of the economic value of our culture. I saw where recently they have started an event named House of Dancehall near to where House of Leo used to be. it is supposed to have more of a 90s dancehall vibe in terms of dress, environment and music.


http://houseofdancehall.com/

[Sir X]

It has to be kgn !