Dream Wknd endorses Sophisticated and ENCORE LIVE
Midas Entertainment closes Summer 2026 with back-to-back Plantation Cove experiences on August 29 and 30. Both are officially endorsed as lead-up experiences to Dream Wknd 2027.
The weekend opens with Sophisticated: The Summer End Beach Party on Saturday, followed by ENCORE LIVE: Culture Rising on Sunday, offering two distinct entertainment experiences.
The endorsement connects both events to Dream Wknd’s wider promotional cycle and strengthens Midas Entertainment’s position on Jamaica’s entertainment calendar.
Said Dream Entertainment Group’s Managing Director Scott Dunn: “We are pleased to welcome Midas Entertainment’s events as endorsed lead-up experiences to Dream Wknd 2027. Sophisticated and ENCORE LIVE: Culture Rising each bring a strong and distinctive energy to the entertainment calendar, and we are all for it.”
DUNN…Sophisticated and ENCORE LIVE each represent two very distinct cultural expressions that are uniquely Jamaican.
On Saturday, August 29, Sophisticated will transform Plantation Cove into a beachside lifestyle experience blending dancehall, fashion and social culture. Vanessa Bling leads the entertainment line-up, with music by Trippple X, Bishop Escobar, and Illusion Sound. The event runs from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with a hosted drinks segment from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
On Sunday, August 30, ENCORE LIVE: Culture Rising shifts the focus to live music and sound system culture, headlined by reggae and dancehall veteran Capleton. He will be joined by Nesbeth and saxophonist Dean Fraser, with musical support from DJ Delano of Renaissance and Bass Odyssey.
Stefan Ebanks, head of business development and strategic partnerships at Midas Entertainment, said: “This endorsement reflects our ongoing growth as event curators, and it underscores our commitment to building culturally relevant entertainment experiences. It definitely shows the value of creating events that connect audiences at home and abroad while contributing to Jamaica’s wider entertainment and tourism offering.”
Dunn added: “This endorsement is most definitely an alignment between both brands in strengthening Jamaica’s entertainment landscape. Sophisticated and ENCORE LIVE each represent two very distinct cultural expressions that are uniquely Jamaican, and together they enhance the overall experience leading into Dream Wknd 2027.”