Launch Dates to date





So it is that time for bands to start launching for this year's presentation. We have a few bands that already have their launch dates and flyers. So here we go:

Euphoria Mas:
Euphoria Ma Band Launch

Bajan Fuh Eva:

Bajan Fuh Evah

Generation X and REd Antz J'ouvert Band:
Gen X and Red Antz J'ouvert Band

Miami Carnival Update








So far it has been quite an interesting start of Carnival period in Miami with the initial announcement of a change of date that caused an uproar that eventually became a "new venue" situation. Though we still await the announcement of a new venue from the organizers bands are still moving forward with their preparations.

There has been major moves and adjustments for 2014 already and I am excited to see how things continue to develop.

RedAntz J'ouvert and Euphoria Mas have broken up with Red Antz now joining forces with Generation X. who are launching their J'ouvert band on June 28th. And Euphoria Mas is now bringing their own J'ouvert Band "Dutty Pleasures".

We have seen the announcement of the last farewell of China Mas. The band that has been around and was basically known as Miami Carnival has opted out of this year's carnival and moving forward. They shared this via their Facebook profile:


But in light of their exit new band Carnival Republic is here and is already creating a buzz as word of well renowned Trinidadian designer Sandra Hordatt is on their team.

Things are going to heat up more soon as we already see launch dates for June by a couple of bands but there are still a lot of questions in the air.

Will Carnival Nationz Miami be returning this year?

When will MBOC announce this "new" venue?

Would this new venue come at a cost to masqueraders and the parade route?

Would it be a park, parking lot, road, backyard?

Is that Bunji and Fay I see on that Rave flyer?

Are we going to see amazing costumes from camps that "brought it" last year? 

I am ready for some launches!!


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Caribbean Airlines Launches Spring Into Vacation 10% Discount Sales.


For those of us being "tempted" by the costumes that are being displayed for the other carnivals [like Krave...OMG ] on the calendar for 2014, remember to check out Caribbean Airlines current promotion with 10% discount which runs May 9th to June 15!! You still have a few days to book!


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And we're back...












Welcome to the new layout for BGITR.com. Thank you so much for your patience while we did this revamp of our blog for 2014. Let us know what you think!

While we were down...so much DRAMA occurred when it comes to Miami Broward One Carnival.

For those of you who missed out [hardly any one I'm sure]...we found out that MBOC announced that they would be changing the date of Carnival to the weekend AFTER Columbus day weekend.

O_o.

At issue of course was why this was not discussed with the band leaders and promoters BEFORE this was announced.

Not to mention many masqueraders and out of towners who had obviously made plans and bookings in advance so they would be here in Miami for the event.

Then, on top of that the BCCI announced that based on the uproar from the community that they would be hosting a "Carnival" on the original Columbus day date. Once again ...two carnivals.

Smh.

However its since been decided that they have will have One Vision - and ONE carnival on Columbus day weekend - at a venue to be announced later.

One can only imagine where this venue will be?

Hmm one can only reminisce about the days at Bicentennial Park. A true stage for the pageantry that is Carnival. A venue loved by many. We hope that this new venue where ever it is will promote  the display of the human spectacle that Carnival should be. Where masquerader is performer...and the patrons are the adoring audience.

We will update as soon as we know what this venue is..and hope that we can stick to the ONE CARNIVAL vision.

As of the date of the date of this post there has been no announcement of the  venue.

Again, thanks for your patience while we cleaned up.

Remember to follow us on instagram and use the tag #BGITR for your pictures so that we can post them on reader submissions and on twitter. There will be rewards!

It's time for the new season people. Cant wait to have you around for the ride.

Where do you think this new venue will be? Post your suggestions in the comments below.


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Band Highlight: iCan-D Mas (Orlando Carnival)

Our first post for the season would be to highlight a band gearing up for Orlando Carnival 2014 with their presentation "Savor the Flavor" which is about 72 days away.

iCan-D's (pronounced eye candy) purpose is to promote and spotlight the marvel that is the Caribbean. They use this time to highlight diversity, creativity, music, and most importantly showcase our enthusiasm and love for all things Carnival.

iCanD mas band leaders represent different  regions of the Caribbean, but all 4 of them share the same passion for carnival. The vivid designs for "Savor the flavor" were made by up-and-coming designers: Sherry Lowe and Kesha Lynch (2 of iCan-D's band leaders ). All alumni of the University of Central Florida, it made sense that they are based out of Orlando, Fl.

They are excited to finally be a part of this carnival because they look at Orlando Carnival as a "carnival gem". Even though its small, it is still very significant in regards to the Caribbean community. They are thankful for Orlando Carnival because it gives them the opportunity to display and  share our beautiful culture to the world.

iCan-D Mas' presentations "Savor the Flavor" has three sections:

Aqua Elixir


Prices:
Aqua backline-$140
Aqua frontline -$210
Aqua section leader-$330
Aqua man-$150

Sour Apple Burst



Prices:
Sour Apple  backline- $125
Sour Apple frontline - $210
Sour Apple section leader-$330

Lola on the Rocks


Price:
Lola- $350

Check out the website for closer look at costumes and registration information.

Contact iCan-D:

Website:  icandofficial.com
Email: icandofficial@gmail.com
Phone: (786) 300-1132 or (407)569-6011
Instagramhttp://instagram.com/icandofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iCanDOfficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icandofficial 

iCan-D has also provided us with a soca mix that is "guaranteed to make any waistline wuk: https://soundcloud.com/blinkdalink/icand-mas-promo-mix-2014


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Miami Carnival 2014 Press Release - D'Junction Mas

You know we usually stay dormant during non Miami carnival times but we were excitedly awaken by the first announcement of theme for Miami Carnival 2014 by D'Junction Mas: UNLEASH










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Costume Distribution: D'junction Mas


LOST TREASURES

Distribution Schedule:

Tuesday October 8th – Jewels Of Atlantis (Purple)

Wednesday October 9th – Pearls of Allah (Yellow)

Thursday October 10th – Fountain of Youth (White)

Friday October 11th – Jewels of Ramses (Orange)

Friday October 11th – Tomb Raiders – Male Section

Distribution will take place at our Mas camp between the hours of 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Mas Camp Address
745 sw 4th Street
Dania Beach FL 33004

Directions: 
Take I95 North or South to Sterling Road, exit head east to 12th Ave and make a right, make a left turn on 4th street, 3 houses down on your right.

If you have any questions please feel free to call, text, email or WhatsApp me directly.

wilfredarmstrong@gmail.com | 954.478.6873

website: www.djunctionmas.com | www.d-junction.com






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Costume Distribution: Tribal Miami


WE READY FOR DE ROAD!!!

All Tribal Miami masqueraders our mas camp will be held @


Tropical Feast Restaurant
18400 NW 2nd Ave
Suite #5
Miami, FL 33169

See image for pickup dates and times. If you have arranged to make your final payment on the date of pickup we will only accept cash or credit card... No checks will be accepted for final payment. If you would like to pay in advance you may do so by going to the following PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JE2KWVFVQF8WE






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Scorch Miami - Pump, Rise & Repeat..... or not?

So after continusoly hearing people cussing about Scorch tickets and getting them and waiting and not getting them, we (along with other bloggers) received this email with about the process.

How I get it I post it!!

In 2013 it's sad that as West Indians we can not stick together in a world that is falling apart. In a time made to celebrate  unity  its been brought to my attention that its our very own that is trying to keep us separate. Miami carnival is less than 2 weeks away and Scorch has been become a staple for party goers because of their reputation in other places  , but this year you have to select a committee member to get a ticket.  Weird, being last year it was simply first come, first served. Luckily for us being fans of dbandit.com, Dwayne Pitt gave his website viewers permission to select  his name as a committee member in order to get tickets for Saturday night . Picture below:

Me and 7 of my friends registered over a week ago with islandetickets.com and it told us thank you for registering and approval will be sent via email. As of today September 30, it hasn't happened. Then on Friday, September 28th one of our friends asked us what parties we will be attending for Miami Carnival. We told her and we explained to her we are still waiting for Scorch tickets and she will have to register and wait like everyone else but use Dwayne Pitt as a committee member. She did it. She was approved in less than 24 hours. Me and my friends all checked our inbox and spam to see if we were approved as well...nothing. I instantly  said what I was thinking for some time, discrimination. Our friend who was approved is Indian. She has an "Indian name". So I tested my theory. I made another one of my Indian male friends register and my male black friend register at the same time on September 29th using the same committee member; Dwayne Pitt . My Indian friend was approved in less than 12 hours...black friend nada. I then went and made a FAKE account using an "Indian name".  It's been a week and I have not heard back regarding tickets under my real name , but my fake account was approved same day for 5 tickets when the max is 4!!!!



Im writing to let Scorch committee members know, you are in America now and to leave that unprofessional bullshit elsewhere. I won't be shock if there is an increase of "approvals" for this party to people who's last name are NOT Singh, Patel, khan, etc because of this letter but I do want Scorch committee members to know in a state where a young man was shot walking home in the rain simply because he was black, we have  zero tolerance for Caribbean people secluding themselves from OTHER Caribbean people because of the color of their skin. In a time when the Caribbean celebrates together as one, you decided to separate friends from partying together based on NAMES. I have no clue if the rest of the committee members are playing the same game as Mr. Pitt, but what I do know is that he is a reflection of organization and what I see reflecting is unprofessional garbage.

Sincerely,
Zero Tolerance




P.S: The list goes on with fake accounts being approved and the real ones remain untouched.

I am a holder of Scorch tickets. I did have a few technical difficulties with people in my party. And I reached out to my contact who is my approver to let him know. I was already annoyed by the process as I wished it was an easy "buy yuh ticket here" situation. Did I think racism? no, as we did get approved right after I let the person know it was there. Though we did have to change the approver on one request we really had no other problem.

Carnival is bacacacacacacacahanl!!!




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Costume Pickup Schedule - Generation X


COSTUME PICKUP SCHEDULE



Mas Camp Location

7500 NW 25 Street, Suite 117, Miami, FL. 33176

786-712-9715






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