(Photo: Karl Mclarty)
November 25, 2022
Sweet Treats @ Candyland
Wouldn’t it be sweet to have Xodus and Bacchanal Jamaica together on the road? Well, wonder no more! Feters are in for a treat next Carnival season as the two bands will join for an epic 2023 Road March. The united front — announced on November 11 — was on full display on Saturday, November 19, at the Xodus x Bacchanal Jamaica band launch, held at the Mona hockey field.
A few technical glitches did little to sour the candy-themed event, with the only dilemma being which costumes to pick, though Bacchanal’s Jolly Lolly and Xodus’ Licorice seem to be early favourites.
Saturday Social harks back to Candyland!
Tank tops and denim shorts were the order of the day for students (from left) Alya Issa, Maya Spektorop, Mia Todd, and her cousin Riley Todd. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Romeich Entertainment Brand Ambassador Jada Gayle brought sweet and flirty vibes. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Millard Development director Greg Millwood and his other half, food blogger Victoria Colahar, were out for the Carnival vibes. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Smirnoff Junior Brand Manager Ben Sinclair (left) and Red Stripe Distributor Manager Royan Prince drank to a sweet Carnival run at Saturday’s launch event. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Carib Beer Brand Manager Amoye Phillpotts Brown (left) and Heineken Assistant Brand Manager Jodi-Ann Cohen cooled things down with ice-cold Carib beers. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Fashion entrepreneur Kristia Franklin was out early to soak up the vibes! (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
From left: Elle Creative Director Leisha Wong, Alliance Financial Services Limted Chief Operating Officer Ro-Yen Chin, and health & wellness professional Carly Robert were the ultimate girl squad. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
VP Cable & Wireless Communications & General Manager, Flow Jamaica Stephen Price (left) and Coldfield Manufacturing Limited Managing Director Brett Wong were also on the scene. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Because if you don’t have a snap with the Xodus backdrop, were you even there? Soca faithful Tojorn Barrington and Island Car Rentals Reservations Coordinator Crystan Brown immortalised the experience with an ‘ussie’. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
GK General Insurance Business Development Officer Sherieka Jones said the Xodus x Bacchanal band launch was her first stop on the road to Carnival 2023. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Xodus and Bacchanal Jamaica bosses Scott Dunn (left) and Michael Ammar Jr pressed pause on hosting duties to step into the frame. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Bacchanal Jamaica co-director Ed Khoury and President of Guardsman Metaverse Renée Menzies-McCallum cosied up for the start of Carnival season. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
