CAPLETON has promised race-goers “a great show” at the McKay Security Caymanas Live Entertainment Series, which has been drawing thousands to the Caymanas Park racetrack in Portmore, tomorrow.

The popular series has led to record attendance and marked improvement in sales at Caymanas Park. Artistes such as Gully Bop and Sizzla Kalonji enabled the racetrack to enjoy additional sales, averaging $2.65 million, when they performed.

“We want the people to come out in their tens of thousands,” Capleton said earlier this week.

“The ‘Fireman’ is all about the fire, bringing the message and defending the people. I am definitely up and ready. I know it’s gonna be a great show,” he added.

Capleton, along with Sizzla and Anthony B, has led a cultural revival in dancehall-reggae. Known also as ‘King Shango’, Capleton’s hits span his hip hop crossover, record-selling ‘Tour’ to ‘A St Mary Mi Come From’, which he has used as the title for his charity stage show, held annually in his native St Mary.

“I have never performed at Caymanas before, and I am looking forward to it. The people know what to expect when Capleton comes — a lot of energy,” he said, anticipating a massive Portmore audience after a big performance at Sting 2014 at nearby Jamworld.

“We always bring it and make the fans a part of the performance as well. We want the people to come out in their tens of thousands,” he added.

Meanwhile, Jason McKay, chief executive officer, McKay Security, said the 2016 season of the series is about blending dancehall and cultural artistes, having already showcased Busy Signal, I-Octane, Tifa, Alkaline, Spice, Kalado and Gully Bop.

“This year, the series will have a blend of legends and popular acts. We want a diverse crowd so we’re getting some big names in dancehall and reggae for 2016,” he said.

CTL’s chief executive officer, Cedric Stewart, said he was pleased that another big-name act will be at the park.

“It’s good and a welcome sign. There is no doubt in our minds that top-class entertainment attracts more visitors to the park and, indeed, once they are here, some of them will wager,” he said.