Fam Fest "A Celebration of Love!"
FamFest is presently celebrating its 16th annual family festival schedule for October 26 and 27th 2012 at the Arawak Cay Festival Site under the theme “A Celebration of LOVE”. Since the launch of FAMFEST in 1996 our annual event has established itself internationally attracting thousands to its musical gospel celebrations and entertaining millions of televised audiences locally and internationally through BET and TEMPO television networks.
There is nothing in the world other than music and love that has the power to transform the way we bring people together.
Famfest 2K12 is ultimately proud of the fact that we are able to take music and love and turn it into an unforgettable, uniquely Bahamian experience that celebrates our Lord and King, Jesus Christ. Since 1996, Famfest have attracted thousands upon thousands of excited visitors as this international tourist hotspot has been the platform for many international and local performing artists.
In terms of sustaining and elevating this form of unity through gospel entertainment and evangelistic ministry, through business and the employment of a massive talent pool of musicians, engineers and vendors and in terms of attracting a fairly large amount of visitors to the region; the role of Famfest as the premier platform for the Bahamian gospel industry comes over loud and clear.
Nigel Lewis BIO
When Moving erupted onto airwaves in 1996 and everybody was caught up in "Moving to the Left," Nigel Lewis became a household name.
He has since achieved many successes and accolades including the highest musical honor in Trinidad and Tobago when he was crowned Road March King. The phenomenal tide continued the following year when Nigel’s mega hit Follow the Leader planted a seed that is still growing today with over 500,000 certified copies sold, making it the largest single copyright revenue earner in the history of Calypso music.
However, Nigel’s musical journey begins on the island of Tobago, the smaller of the two main islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in the southern Caribbean Sea. His parents, a dancer and jazz musician respectively, definitely influenced his career path. Since the tender age of seven, Nigel sought refuge from hardships by imposing his self made security blanket called music where he draws from his personal triumphs.
By the time Nigel was fourteen he had written and sung a song for the Prime Minister of his country, addressing the poor living conditions in his hometown of Toco.
Shortly after Nigel’s performance the poverty stricken town of Toco saw improvements. Nigel Lewis has developed into a remarkable singer/ songwriter/musician in many ways. Lewis taught himself to play six instruments without formal classroom training and his clairvoyant lyrics have confronted universal issues, such as poverty, world peace and voting rights.
His music is chock full of dance jams while sending shares of praises, unapologetic messages, and inspiration to those it touches. My music is about the people, not me. It is how the once dubbed party vocalist of the year describes his calling.
Although his trademark is up-tempo party songs, Nigel’s main source of inspiration comes from his relationship with God. Nigel loves to interact with people, which is why his songs are known as call and response music that require the audience to take part in the songs and enjoy them.
Lewis also mentions It is a joy to watch people having fun. While his dynamic live performances have captivated audiences worldwide, his music gives listeners food for the soul.
Nigel has always been willing to be the voice of the people. Today, Nigel is still bustling with energy as a strong performer. He continues to travel across t h e world with h is band HD entertaining people and leaving a symbol of excellence wherever he goes.
Nigel’s seventh and eighth albums showcase his talent as a singer, songwriter and producer. His growth is evident in the recognition that he continues to receive. Currently Nigel has received ten MarlinAwards nominations for his album Unlock theblock which illustrates his dedication to speaking for the unheard and is made evident through the lyrics of Unlock the Block the theme song for the Felon Disenfranchisement campaign.
