Who to jump with for Carnival? Pt.1

(left) Bandleaders of Villagers Int'l's "Cranking in de Village" Jason Bennett and Ngozi Jackman with one of their models.

Who to jump with for carnival?Well up until the big day we shall be highlighting the bands who will be going down "de road" for carnival on our blog.Just remember to contact your chosen band as quickly as possible as spaces are limited.Today we feature the Villager's Int'l.

Villagers Int’l “Cranking in de Village” is one of several bands hitting the road for U.W.I Carnival 2011.Featuring four exciting sections playfully entitled “Wotless,” “Think Pink,” “Dingolay” and “Fireworks.” With a total capacity of 150 across the sections “Cranking in de Village” could be the band to jump with for U.W.I Carnival. But it’s more than just fun and frolic for the community based Villagers Intl from Ashdean Village, Black Rock, which according to one of the bandleaders Jason Bennett, “ is a group formed from friendships on and off campus.” The other bandleader and designer of the band is Ingozi Jackman a dynamic young lady who informs us “Think Pink” is an all female section dedicated to the fight against Breast Cancer. Villagers Int’l members also include Jason Parris (immediate former Guild G.C.C),Courtney Ashby, Gina Dupal, Leandro Downes, Michele Harper and Andrew Emtage.

Registration for the band is only $75.00 and the package includes tops and bottoms for males and females ,free body art and body paint, drinks on the road and an after jump-up meal compliments one of the sponsors Apropos Restaurant. Discount cards are also being offered to revelers by the other sponsors who are: “Encore,” “Brooklyn’s Finest” & “Excuse me Miss.”

Bennett notes that while they are first timers to U.W.I carnival the response has been favourable on and off campus with registration occurring on a day to basis. That said check out Villagers Intl’ on Facebook A.S.A.P for registration details.

(left) Some of the costumes available from "Cranking in de Village".