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The Buccoo Seafood Jazz event on Saturday into Sunday morning was stopped by police due to time constraints.
The announcement was made by the host of the show saying the show was coming to a close based on police instructions.
More in this Elizabeth Williams report.
Transcript
00:00The Bukur Seafood Jazz came to an abrupt end on Sunday morning just after 2 a.m. as the set was being organized for Mikel Teja to perform.
00:09Patrons were told the show was coming to a close based on police instructions and they were operating within the law.
00:16The announcement was made just after 2 a.m. Stoppage time for the show was 2 a.m.
00:22In a release from the Tobago Festival's commission on Sunday, the commission stated, quote,
00:27The Tobago Rhythm and Soul Festival apologizes to our loyal patrons who remained at the show to see performances from Mikel Teja, Kutin and Teddison John for the Bukur Seafood and Jazz.
00:41We also apologize to the artists themselves who put in time, effort and energy into preparing performances for the show, which we truly appreciate.
00:50Unfortunately, circumstances beyond our control led to the show being shut down, end quote.
00:58A number of local and international artists graced the stage inclusive of Adana Roberts, Ricardo Seals on saxophone,
01:06Jared Balfour on pan and international acts, John Cicada and Brian McKnight.
01:12On Sunday, the jazz festival continues with fusion at the parade grounds, Dwight York Stadium, Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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