The St. Kitts International Music Festival, which has become a permanent fixture on the Musical Calendar with its blend of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Dance hall, Jazz, R & B, and Gospel, will be on show with its 2006 version.

Based on the incredible success of past festivals it is anticipated this extravaganza will surpass the excitement of previous festivals, which have catapulted St. Kitts to the forefront of the Caribbean destinations.

Over the past nine years the St. Kitts Music Festival has been graced with the presence of many international music legends such musical luminaries as Ludacris, Boys II Men, Wyclef Jean, John Holt, Kenny Rogers, Busta Rhymes, Brian Mc Knight, Buju Banton Hugh Mackerel, Peabo Bryson, Chaska Khan, Bobby Caldwell, Cede Weans, Shirley Caesar, Michel Montano, Square One and Beanie Man.

The 2006 festival, which will be held at Historical grounds of the Fort Thomas hotel, will offer a wide variety of exciting activities, including a beach party, food fair village to complement this music festival.

Located in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, St. Kitts offers a diverse tourism product developed from the destination�s natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich history. Originally populated by native Carib Indians, the island was colonized by the British in 1623 and now offers visitors a wide variety of vacation activities including hiking through the tropical rainforest, riding the scenic railway that connects the island�s sugar plantations, touring Brimstone Hill Fortress, the only man-made UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Caribbean, and the more traditional vacation pastimes such as watersports, golf, shopping, tennis, gourmet dining, gaming at St. Kitts� exclusive casino or simply relaxing on one of the island�s sandy beaches. Guests can select from accommodations ranging from intimate plantation inns to larger hotels or resorts.

St. Kitts is served by Excel Airways direct every Saturday from London-Gatwick and also have connecting daily flights via Antigua with British Airways, BWIA, Virgin and bmi with same day connections on LIAT and Caribbean Star. All flights arrive at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, situated just 2 miles outside the historic capital city of Basseterre.

For more information about St. Kitts, please contact the St. Kitts Tourism Authority at 020 7376 0881, fax: 020 7937 6742, e-mail esther.smith@stkittstourism.kn or visit the website at www.stkittstourism.kn.

Esther C Smith St. Kitts Tourism Authority 10 Kensington Court London W8 5DL Tel: 020 7376 0881 Fax: 020 7937 6742 Mobile: 07768 901 197 e-mail: esther.smith@stkittstourism.kn Website: stkitts-tourism.com