The next staging of the popular series Stars R Us, on Saturday December 4 at Mas Camp in Kingston, will be all about the late Gregory Isaacs.

According to promoter Kevin Smith, there is no way he could miss an opportunity to pay tribute to the artiste who made 23 appearances on this series.

“Gregory has been a staple on Stars R Us since its inception. He has performed in Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Portland – it didn’t matter where it was being held, Gregory would be there,” the promoter said.

“Gregory has never had a mediocre performance during all of these appearances. In keeping with that spirit of the singer we will be going all out to ensure that this event is just as special,” he explained, adding that most of the artistes on the bill were really close to the Cool Ruler. In fact, Errol Dunkley who is on the lineup was the first person to introduce Gregory to the stage.

“It will definitely be a Stars R Us with a difference,” Smith said as he informed that dub poet Mutabaruka will control of the music.

‘He will be spinning some of Gregory’s hottest hits throughout the night and showing his skill as a disc jock,” the promoter shared.

Patrons will not be left out as they will be receiving free posters of the late artiste.

The attractive lineup of performers are Leroy Sibbles, Johnny Clarke, John Holt, Errol Dunkley, Derrick Morgan, The Melodians, Nikki Dillon, Ernest Wilson, Carl Dawkins and Tinga Stewart with backing being provided by Lloyd Parkes and We the People Band.

Meanwhile, it has been announced that the thanksgiving service to celebrate the life of the late Reggae star will be held at the National Indoor Sports Centre on Saturday, November 20, starting at 10:00 am

Viewing of Isaacs’ body will take place at the same venue on Friday, November 19 between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.

The theme for the Thanksgiving Service is Red Rose for Gregory and persons attending being asked to take along a red rose and to wear black or white or a combination and to be seated by 9:30 am.

The first hour of the service will be a musical tribute to Gregory and will feature Reggae artistes including Lloyd Parkes and We the People Band, Ken Boothe, Freddie McGregor, Mavado, the Tamlins and Bongo Herman.

A tribute concert is also being organised for Thursday, November 18 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre.

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is assisting the Isaacs family with the arrangements for the service which is being planned by a committee comprised of family members, music industry personnel and officials of the Ministry. The committee is chaired by the minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange.

The body of the legendary Reggae artiste who died in England on October 25, will be flown to Jamaica on this Thursday. Isaacs’ body will be interred at the Dovecot Memorial Park.