Fun In The Son returns as three-day festival

This year's Best Dressed Fun In The Son free concert is slated to rock the Kingston and St Andrew area with non-stop musical excitement from Thursday, March 17-Saturday, March 19.

Best Dressed Fun In The Son, constructed as a Spring Break alternative for young Christians, has garnered a reputation as a well-executed family production, attracting thousands annually.

The festival begins with 'Word and Worship' at Jamaica College on March 15 and 17, 'Gospel Jazz' at Redbones on Thursday, March 17, a gospel party dubbed 'Metamorphosis' on Friday, March 18, and finally the grand concert on Saturday, March 19 at the University of the West Indies' Mona Bowl.

"Our one-week line-up of events will have something for everyone. We have created a Gospel Jazz night where persons can encounter the perfect hybrid of Jazz & Gospel. So it's not only something for gospel lovers, but it's also the perfect spot for jazz lovers. That night will feature some of the biggest jazz performers, Dennis Rushton, Ian Hird, Andrae Campbell, Desi Jones, Symour Heron and many more," said Tommy Cowan of Glory Music, organisers of the event.

Shikisha Cowan, Best Dressed Fun In The Son's event coordinator, said, "Our other night, Metamorphosis, will be a party. That will be staged the night before the concert, so those who are familiar with 'Praise Parties' will know what to expect. For those who have never experienced it, it's non-stop fun and fellowship. So we're inviting everyone out on all the nights for great wholesome, family-oriented entertainment."

For this year's grand concert on March 19, the organisers have once again contracted some of the biggest names in gospel music.

There is the energetic international artiste Tye Tribbett, known for Fresh, Keep Me, Stand Out, He Has Made Me Glad, gospel reggae-dancehall's Papa San, gospel ambassador Carlene Davis, the fiery Prodigal Son, the melodic Kevin Downswell, the enthusiastic Judith Gayle, and more.