Veterans show they still have a buzz at Sting

While many were vocal about their hopes of seeing new dancehall heavyweights like Skeng and Valiant, and the anticipated clash between the social media divas A'mari and Queenie, some patrons said this year's staging of Sting was highlighted by the veterans.

One patron, who chose to withhold his name, raved that the best performer was an artiste who has been known more for reggae.

"The best part of Sting was a man who wasn't booked for the show, Fantan Mojah, lion paw!" said the patron.

Fantan Mojah made a surprise appearance during Etana's set on the show, which was held at Grizzly's Plantation Cove, St Ann. Performing for about 15 minutes, the reggae veteran received forward after forward, performing his hits including 2007's Stronger.

Etana, who had been absent from the Sting stage for some time, was also one of the better received performances. Other familiar faces included Gyptian, KipRich, Shane-O, Pamputtae and Christopher Martin, who were unexpected additions to the show that many thought would be a 'new school' playground.

Another patron said that for Sting to have been a success, more importance should have been placed on established acts, rather than new artistes.

He said, "It coulda gwaan, enuh, but it coulda better. It drawn out too much, too much young artiste. We coulda have more from back then come up 'cause none of the artiste them weh come pon the stage we nuh know them. That is it."