Musicians criticise promoters for offering Sniper $50 to perform at Jah Cure's concert

Several musicians have criticised promotional company 2 Kings Entertainment for offering $50 to Sniper Storm as performance fee at Jah Cure gig over the weekend.

Musicians who spoke to The Herald on condition of anonymity said it was a big sign of disrespect to the artistes by the promotional company. A manager from a local group said:

It’s surprising how promoters get carried away and don’t see that they are just the same as the artistes they seek to exploit in many respects. As an artiste, today you have hits, tomorrow you don’t, as a promoter, today you have a sponsor, tomorrow you don’t. Build relationships, be fair, it will help when chips are down.

Others said it was it was unfair for the promoter to treat “Jamaican” musicians like royalty yet failing to honour local musicians. Vitalis Hungwe a promoter-cum-musician said it was an insult to upcoming musicians. However, other artistes said it was important for musicians to engage promoters on time.

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