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The Taste of Cayman Food & Drink Festival has announced an opening concert headlined by one of the biggest names in music, Black Eyed Peas. The six-time, GRAMMY Award-winning group will play at the Festival Green in Camana Bay on Friday, 12 April as part of the newly formatted weekend.

“We are beyond excited to partner with our presenting sponsor Dart, to secure global sensation Black Eyed Peas to join the Taste of Cayman festivities,” said Jay Ehrhart, Executive Director of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA). “Building on an already fantastic event to include an additional night with expanded entertainment was a big step in enhancing the Taste festival experience – and we made it happen.”

“We look forward to giving the Black Eyed Peas a helping of that famous CaymanKind hospitality,” Ehrhart said.

For over 20 years the Black Eyed Peas have released a string of worldwide hits, including ‘I Gotta Feeling’, ‘Boom Boom Pow’, ‘Rock That Body’, ‘Where is the Love’, and ‘Don't Stop the Party’. Band members, Wil.i.am, Apl.de.ap, and Taboo have collaborated with successful artists such as Fergie, Justin Timberlake, Travis Barker, David Guetta, Shakira, and Jack Johnson. The band’s 2022 album ‘Elevation’ was a mix of pop, Latino, dance and house sounds with a 90’s and 2000’s feel.

Jackie Doak, Director, Dart Media and Entertainment, said the organisation was dedicated to supporting community events that enrich the lives of those who call Cayman home as well as our international visitors.

"We are proud to continue our long-standing support of Taste of Cayman and provide a platform to showcase the culinary excellence of the Cayman Islands food and beverage scene. The expansion of the festival to include an additional evening and an international headline artist of the calibre of Black Eyed Peas, reinforces Cayman's position as a destination of choice for unparalleled music, entertainment and culinary experiences,” she said. “We're excited to elevate the festival and celebrate all that is unique to the Cayman Islands."

Taste of Cayman at Camana Bay now features a two-day weekend line-up, with the Black Eyed Peas opening concert on Friday, 12 April, followed by the celebration of the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean at the annual Food & Drink Festival on Saturday, 13 April.

“On Saturday, festival goers will experience Cayman’s rich and diverse culinary scene, entertainment and culture, local and international culinary demos, and food and drink from 25+ vendors,” Ehrhart said.

“Add to that the best of our islands’ mixologists and cooking competitions, local performances, fireworks and a main stage with a full line-up of music entertainment, the weekend has a lot to offer!”

Ticket bundles are available for those that want to experience a full weekend of events. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are also available separately with ‘a la carte’ pricing, including General Admission, Premium, and VIP for Friday night, and General Admission and VIP for Saturday. Ticket holders that purchased Saturday-only tickets prior to 27 February will have the opportunity to upgrade their tickets to include Friday night’s event.

The expansion to a multiday festival was made possible by this year’s presenting sponsor, Dart, and additional festival sponsors, including KEMPA Home, FYI, DMS Broadcasting, AI Rentals, Visit Cayman Islands, Cayman Marl Road, Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa, Tower Marketing, and many other valued sponsors.

The All Things Cayman area sponsored by the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Heritage, the Demo Stage sponsored by Bon Vivant, Kids Zone by Otis Home, the photo booth sponsored by CG Britcay, and exclusive VIP Hospitality will feature a line-up of local talent, including chefs, mixologists, singers, dancers and artisans.

Taste of Cayman with a side of Black Eyed Peas is presented by Dart will be held at the Festival Green in Camana Bay on Friday and Saturday, 12-13 April. Visit tasteofcayman.org/tickets for ticket details and to purchase.