Leon To Perform At Third World's Cconcert In LA!‏

Known for his roles in movies such as "Cool Runnings," "Cliffhanger," "Above the Rim," "Waiting to Exhale," "The Temptations," "Little Richard," "The Five Heartbeats," along with television series "OZ" and "Resurrection Boulevard," actor, producer and musician, LEON and his band will perform at Third World's concert in Los Angeles on November 16, 2011.

LEON, who recently appeared on BET's new series "Reed Between the Lines" has been busy with projects including upcoming movies, "Ex-Free" and "Soul Ties" based on a book by Tee Austin, stage play "Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Boys" and new singles "Dance With Me" produced by Beres Hammond and "Love Is A Beautiful Thing" with his band LEON and The Peoples.

When asked why he took time out of his busy schedule to perform at the event, he remarked, "It's Third World Band - that simple! When you get a request from reggae legends you don't say no. I am a huge fan of Third World and so to be able to be apart of anything they are doing is an honor. I am delighted to not only serve as host but also to be performing with my band on the same stage."

In 2005, Leon became lead singer of his own band, LEON and The Peoples and went on to release their debut album, "The Road Less Traveled" in 2006. In 2007, the band received a nomination for the album from the International Reggae and World Music Award. Later that year, the band joined Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths on a 36 City US "For The Love Of It Tour." Leon was also a frequent surprise guest on Beres' 2008 "A Moment in Time" US tour. In 2010, the band headlined at the Aids Walk Concert in NYC's Central Park.

Celebrating 38 years and introducing their 23rd album, Patriots, the concert will be streamed live on www.caribbeandreamerstv.com. Not only will fans get to watch the concert live, they will also get a chance to see preview episodes of Caribbean Dreamers, an upcoming series that captures up close and personal look into the group's life. Third World is encouraging fans to log on to the website and pre-register.

Hosted by Pat McKay of Sirius XM and Native Jobson of Indie1031.com, the concert - produced by VicRae Inc. and ASAOM Productions - is sponsored by Afterbeat Entertainment, Triple 7 Entertainment, Sirius XM4, FeverEyes.com, Indie 103.1, Revolution Laboratory, Steady Image, LA Reggae, among others.

In a previous press release, Stephen "Cat" Coore remarked, "We are delighted that we will be able to give fans, whom are not able to travel to LA to see us perform, the opportunity to watch via live stream. This will be our second time streaming our performance. Last May we hosted an informal online only rehearsal, which was streamed live on www.ination.tv/thirdworldbandlive and www.thirdworld.com.

I saw the numbers first hand and it was a tremendous success. At that time, to be able to reach fans worldwide, premiere our video "The Spirit Lives," and show a preview of the making of the video for single "By My Side," featuring Tessanne Chin was just groundbreaking. We are confident that the numbers will double this time around."

Digicel To Hosts Free Christmas Concert

Jamaican audiences will receive a special Christmas treat this year when Digicel hosts a free Christmas Concert on Thursday November 17, 2011 featuring international Gospel artiste Tye Tribbett. The concert, which will be held at the National Stadium Parking Lot, begins at 6:30pm, with gates opening from 4pm. Other performances will include popular local artistes such as Digicel Brand Ambassador Gospel artiste Jermaine Edwards, 2007 Digicel Rising Star Romain Virgo, 2011 Top 3 Digicel Rising Stars: Tash, Latty J and Delando Colley, and the dynamic music minister Carlene Davis.

Shelly-Ann Curran, senior sponsorship manager at Digicel Jamaica, explains that, “In keeping with the spirit and vibrancy of the holiday season, Digicel is pleased to be hosting this Free Christmas Concert. This is an added opportunity for us to bring families together in the spirit of love and family entertainment as we say thank you to our customers this holiday season. As the excitement mounts around the stellar line-up that we have planned, especially our announcement of the headline act, Gospel singer, songwriter and producer Tye Tribbett, we are really anticipating a great turn out and an electrifying show.”

Tickets for the concert will be available in select Digi-Centres island wide as of Friday November 12. Patrons will be able to view the Digicel Facebook Fan Page at www.Facebook.com/digiceljamaicafan to find the most convenient location.

“This concert is family entertainment at its best. We want to start the Christmas season off right, with positive and uplifting messages. We are encouraging families to come out and share in this evening as we have a great show planned.” Curran ended.

ABOUT DIGICEL GROUP

After nine years of operation, Digicel Group Limited has 10.8 million customers across its 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network.

Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean, Central American and Pacific sports teams, including the Special Olympics teams throughout these regions. Digicel sponsors the West Indies cricket team and is also the title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Championships and the Copa de Naciones Digicel. In the Pacific, Digicel is the proud sponsor of several national rugby teams and also sponsors the Vanuatu cricket team.

Digicel also runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Jamaica, Haiti and Papua New Guinea which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes.

In 2004, Digicel developed Digicel Rising Stars – an annual talent show to support aspiring young music artists in the Caribbean. The show has spanned the Eastern Caribbean, Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago ranking as one of the top-rated shows.

It is incorporated in Bermuda and its markets comprise: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, Fiji, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Nauru, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos and Vanuatu. Digicel also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barts in the Caribbean.

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more information.