ECFH & Saint Lucia Jazz

ECFH led by its largest subsidiary Bank of Saint Lucia is entering its 17th year of sponsorship of Saint Lucia Jazz. The festival, now in its 21st year, represents a coming of age for both the organizers and sponsors. Bank of Saint Lucia's commitment to the festival has grown over the years, demonstrated by its increased levels of sponsorship.

This year is no different as another ECFH Subsidiary has responded to the call and maintained its sponsorship of Jazz. EC Global Insurance has donated EC$10,000.00 to support Waterside Jazz and Jazz in the South.

Main Stage Jazz
Bank of Saint Lucia has once again teamed up with Labowi Promotions to produce another great fusion of music - bringing together groups from Africa and the Caribbean. This year's production will see performances at the Coconut Bay Resort as well as Rudy John Beach in Laborie.  In a move to bring Jazz in the South back to its origins - the people of the south - who will be treated to a free show at the Vieux Fort Square, one of the original venues. Jazz in the South which is into its 16th year has been supported by Bank of Saint Lucia for the last 12 of those 16 years, with this year's contribution of EC$30,000.  EC Global, the insurance arm of the ECFH Group has also signed on as sponsor to the tune of EC$5,000. Jazz in the South runs from May 1st to 6th 2012. 

Jazz in the South
Bank of Saint Lucia has once again teamed up with Labowi Promotions to produce another musical fusion bringing together groups from Africa and the Caribbean. This year's production will see performances at the Coconut Bay Resort as well as Rudy John Beach in Laborie.  In a move to bring Jazz in the South back to its origins the people of the south will be treated to a free show at the Vieux Fort Square, one of the original venues. Jazz in the South which is into its 16 year has been supported by Bank of Saint Lucia for the last 12 of those 16 years, with this year's contribution of EC$30,000.  EC Global, the insurance arm of the ECFH Group has also signed on as sponsor to the tune of EC$5,000. Jazz in the South runs from May 1st to 6th 2012.

Soufriere Creole Jazz
After a one-year hiatus due to the passage of hurricane Tomas, Soufriere Creole Jazz is back and promises to be better than ever. Although limited to one venue on the Soufriere waterfront, the organizers, the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation, have promised a lineup of the very best in local entertainment. The Soufriere Regional Development Foundations has commended Bank of Saint Lucia for its continued support to Soufriere Creole Jazz having come in as Gold Sponsors to the tune of EC$15,000. This year Soufriere Creole Jazz takes place on Saturday 5th May 2012.

Waterside Jazz
EC Global Insurance has matched its donation to Jazz in the South with a similar donation of EC$5,000 to Waterside Jazz. Waterside Jazz has replaced Jazz on the Pier and Jazz on the Square and will take place at Pointe Seraphine Duty Free Shopping Complex. Waterside Jazz will be held on three days, Monday 7th, Wednesday 9th and Friday 11th May 2012.

ECFH's support of St. Lucia Jazz is a clear demonstration of the Group's commitment to its mission - "to be a catalyst for development". The sponsorship focus on fringe events such as Jazz in the South, Soufriere Creole Jazz and Waterside Jazz ensures that communities reap a number of benefits including increased economic activity and exposure to the musical styling's of a number of local and international artists. Over the years ECFH  has committed over EC $1 million dollars to Saint Lucia Jazz and our sponsorship has ensured that a significant amount of these funds have gone towards sustaining cottage industries in communities such as Soufriere and Laborie.   

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