Durrant Pate/Contributor

The organisers of this year’s staging of Guinness Sounds of Greatness are patting themselves on the back for a successful staging, which pulled out a massive crowd at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew to witness the popular sound clash competition.

Last year, Guinness had to resort to a virtual showcase because of COVID-19 but with a glorious return to an in-person event, Lyshon Davis, Guinness’ brand manager told Our Today, “so it’s great to be back pan di streets.” 

There was a massive crowd turnout to Guinness Sounds of Greatness 2022 on July 1, as patrons poured into the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew to witness the popular sound clash competition.

They came to see iconic selectors DJ Pink Panther and Ricky Trooper compete in the legendary category and DJ Shukkle Bus and DJ Banka go head-to-head as new-schoolers. 

Davis told Our Today, “The competition went extremely well. Sound clash fans have been waiting for the return of the greatest sound clash competition and we went all out to ensure the experience went down in the history books of sound clashes.”

Continuing, he said, “the fans were out in their numbers and we’re grateful for the crowd support. This was another excellent celebration of the music and the culture, and we’re so happy that Guinness could make it happen. We’ll definitely be going bigger and better for next year. Dancehall cyah stall and Guinness is committed to preserving the authentic Jamaican dancehall culture.”

Throughout the event, the crowd was high-energy and in sync with the performances. Patrons belted out the lyrics to popular songs, some kept the atmosphere lively with vuvuzelas and pot covers, and others lifted their lighters to the sky, sparking a blazing fire with Baygon in the height of the moment.

With a Guinness in hand—the prime beverage of choice—many patrons were truly satisfied. Those that needed something more, reached out to the jerk pan man, snack man, or “bad dawg” sausages.

All around attendees boasted the latest couture and were eager to show off their mastery of trending dance moves. The memorable event—star-studded with appearances from musicians across genres and notable influencers will certainly go down in history as a dynamic return to the live stage.

MORE HIGHLIGHTS: