Dj Antz is Heineken Green Synergy champ

DJ Antz emerged as champion of the Heineken Green Synergy DJ Competition after an outstanding performance at the Finals held on Friday, September 2, at the Bayview Car Park in Kingstown.{{more}} The event, which was witnessed by a very large and enthusiastic crowd, was contested by six finalists; DJ Shatta Nines, DJ Kally, Mad Ants, DJ Source, DJ Antz, and the defending champion DJ Multivator. At the end of the proceedings, DJ Antz gained nods of approval from the judges, DJ Digital, DJ Webb, and DJ Akano; as well as support from all in attendance, being crowned the Heineken Green Synergy DJ Champion 2011, winning over $5000 in prize money, as well as the chance to represent

St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the regional Green Synergy Finals.

“I feel really good winning the Heineken Green Synergy Finals,” said Antonio Richards, a.k.a DJ Ant of Peruvian Vale. “I entered the competition for fun and for the experience of being able to display my skills to the people, but never expected that I would win. I would like to thank everyone who encouraged me and came out to support me.”

“The Heineken Green Synergy DJ Competition is a celebration of our cultural diversity through music. Each year, the competition is responsible for discovering local talent and unleashing it in the form of an intriguing spectacle which can be enjoyed throughout the region,” said Dominic Brisbane, Heineken Brand Manager at St. Vincent Brewery Ltd. “This year’s competition was a huge success in that it allowed us to create excitement and provide premium entertainment for consumers of Heineken. Special thanks to all those who were instrumental in making this event a success; members and staff of the St. Vincent Brewery Ltd., The News, Searchlight Newspaper, Vincentian Publishing, Hot 97, Nice Radio, IKTV, SVG Broadcasting Corporation, and Hitz FM; we are looking forward to working with you in a similar manner in the future.”

Heineken is the World’s best selling brand of beer and is marketed by the St. Vincent Brewery Limited, Campden Park.