5 February 2008                                                                                          

STOP! IN THE NAME OF… TOBAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL

The final line-up for the fourth Tobago Jazz Festival, to be held in April 2008 was announced today, Tuesday 5 February 2008.

This year’s confirmed artists come from a range of musical backgrounds to suit all tastes, including soul, swing, pop, and jazz. The headline acts include the delightful Diana Ross, ‘Do you think he’s sexy?’ Rod Stewart and the ‘Queen of the Night’ Whitney Houston!

The festival begins on 25 April 2008 and will run for three days in the picturesque fishing village of Plymouth, Tobago.  Rod Stewart and Diana Ross will be performing over the weekend at the festival.  Smokey Robinson, Shakira and En Vogue are among the other international artists that will be performing.

The Caribbean’s newest music festival, held on the beautiful, un-spoilt island of Tobago, is already becoming the most anticipated and talked about festival in the Caribbean. Previous line-ups have included Sir Elton John, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, India Arie, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Vanessa Williams and many more. 

Nova Alexander, Manager (UK, Ireland, Holland & Scandinavia), Tourism Development Company (TDC) of Trinidad & Tobago said: “Tobago is delighted to be hosting such prestigious musicians at the Tobago Jazz Festival. From its inception only three years ago, the island of Tobago is now attracting some of the world’s greatest musicians to its shores to perform and enjoy the idyllic island paradise.”

The festival will also feature a fireworks display and great hospitality from the Tobagonians.  Performers, celebrity guests and patrons can be assured of three days of fantastic entertainment in ‘Clean, Green and Serene’ Tobago.

Trinidad & Tobago are served by numerous direct flights from the UK, with many tour operators offering hotel and flight packages. Book now to avoid disappointment for the Tobago Jazz Festival.

Seven nights in Tobago with Virgin Holidays (0844 557 3859 / www.virginholidays.com), staying at the 3+V Grafton Beach Resort, starts from £919. Prices include flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick to Tobago, transfers and accommodation on an all inclusive basis. Prices are per adult, based on two adults travelling and sharing a room, for departures between 11 and 30 April 2008. Child prices for under 12s start from as little as £359.

Friday 25th April 2008 at 7pm - James Ingram, Peabo Bryson, Diana Ross & Smokey Robinson

General Admission US$120.00, VIP US$200.00

Saturday 26th April 2008 at 8pm – Steel Pulse, En Vogue & Shakira
General Admission US$150.00, VIP –US$ 240.00

Sunday 27th April 2008, Whitney Houston & Rod Stewart

General Admission US$170.00, VIP US$ 280.00

Weekend Pass (3 days)
General Admission – US$420.00, VIP – US$700.00

Further information about Trinidad & Tobago is available at www.gotrinidadandtobago.com. Further information about the Tobago Jazz Festival is available at www.plymouthjazzfest.com.

Notes to Editors:
*Prices may be subject to an increased fuel surcharge and Air Passenger Duty.