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The recent upheaval at the Mash Explosion show was unfortunate and embarrassing
Dear Editor,
It is truly embarrassing to Guyana when our local entertainment promoters arrange shows and artistes never turn up to perform.
Within the last year, Guyanese have had to put up with a few of these unfortunate incidents. To the paying patron, this situation is exasperating and grossly unfair. It borders on disrespect when some promoters issue statements as to why their billed artiste(s) did not show. Some of these explanations severely question the intellect of the more discerning patrons.
Promoting an entertainment show is an activity rooted deeply in contract law. Entertainment, in the form of song and dance, the spoken word, and other forms of theatrical performance are intangible products. Therefore once delivered they cannot be retrieved. In order to promote an entertainment event where talent will be sourced for performances regardless of whether they are local or foreign; unless the performance is for charitable purposes, all legal arrangements which all times include the payment conditions of fees, accommodation, airfares, security and transportation must be agreed upon and settled before any promoter can confidently boast the appearance of any artiste.
The recent upheaval at the Mash Explosion show in the National Park was unfortunate and embarrassing to both the patrons and the promoter. It really does not auger well for our entertainment industry if issues like these persist. An artiste or his or her manager will ensure that payments are secure before any performance materialises. The refusal to perform is the only tangible leverage an entertainer possesses.
Guyanese also need to show more discipline, maturity, respect and tolerance when faced with the unfortunate events of artistes not turning up to perform at shows they attend. Recourse can be sought through other means rather willful destruction of expensive equipment and petty larceny of food and drink from the respective bars. A Promoter seldom owns the equipment that is used at a show. Therefore it is cruel to place the promoter in further expense by willfully damaging equipment. The persons responsible for these dastardly acts should be prosecuted.
The behaviour of the unruly mob in the National Park early Sunday morning was truly unnecessary. I sincerely hope that in the future Guyanese patrons are not subjected to the incompetence of some promoters.
Richard Francois
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