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of the initiative. Overall, Caribbean
Downloads/DanceBeat has reported an
increase in business of approximately
30% following the Study Tour.
Michele Henderson - Dominica
Dominica-based singer and songwriter
Michele Henderson participated in
the inaugural showcase of Caribbean
Soul Fusion in 2012. In addition to
providing a platform to showcase
her music to a diverse international
audience, Michele has been able to
gain new business, secure contracts for
future performances, and collaborate
with regional counterparts following
participation in the free-to-air event.
Michele has since toured Finland,
Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Estonia,
Colombia, and the United States.
Most recently, she won the CARICOM
Song Competition in 2014 with her
composition entitled “Celebrating
CARICOM”.
Edwin Johnson, Vice President of the
SVG Association of Music Professionals
participated in the European Study
Tour for Creative Industries firms in
2012. Representing an organisation
with over 200 members, Edwin
successfully secured contacts and
valuable industry insights about the
opportunities for musicians in the
wider EU market during the mission.
While in Manchester the company was
able to secure an audition for female
soloists and groups within a local
entertainment company. Contact was
also established with Midas, a business
development agency, for the delivery
of assistance to any music companies
seeking to do business in Manchester.
Similar opportunities were available
in Liverpool and Paris, with the latter
focusing on production, marketing
and distribution in France and the EU
community. Meetings in Berlin resulted
in the establishment of contacts for
reggae artistes, and the possibility of
training and developmental assistance
to participate in local music festivals.
SVG Association of Music Professionals -
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Caribbean Export and EPA Implementation in the Caribbean Services Sector
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