For the past three years, promising reggae artiste I-Octane has given back to his community (where he currently resides) in the form of a kiddies treat and concert for the adults.

Different Page 2nd Edition is a community event that provides free admission and creates and stimulates earnings for several community members in Daytona, Portmore.

The event was held at the Daytona Football Field Headquarters on Friday, December 11, and started off with a treat for the children, who were all fed with lots of sumptuous food and drinks and enjoyed rides and bounceabout and other activities to their delight.

Well supported

The concert series of the event was well supported by fellow artistes, media, community members and fans and got started at 11 p.m. with an opening performance by Ras Shilo who was visiting the island.

Spryng I represented for the Trendsetta crew, while many young artistes got a chance to showcase their craft. But time was against the will of promoter I-Octane, who had to cut short the list of over 30 young artistes to accommodate his fellow artistes who had come to support him and had other events to attend.

Great performances

Performances came from Fantan Mojah, Assassin, Capleton, I-Wayne, Aidonia, Nesbeth, KipRich, Wasp, Ruffi-Ann, Cush Hunta, D'Angel, Chino, Alaine, Flexxx, Statious and Chase Cross of the Gully Squad, Christina Starz, Ghost and General B, Khago and Fyah Kin.

On the wheels of steel, the likes of Razz and Biggy, Rolex, DJ Amber of Irie FM, DJ Nads of Bess FM and Coppershot DJs were at the controls. Music was provided by Jam 1 Sound System, while MCs Beetle Bailey and DJ Amber spearheaded the night's proceeding.

Time constraints and in keeping with the Noise Abatement Act, the third staging of the annual Different Page event ended shortly before 3 a.m.