CATCH THE VIBE NOT THE VIRUS: SAFE SEX CAMPAIGN On June 7th 2017 MaddZart Officially teamed with the Ministry of Health becoming the ambassador for the HIV Awareness and Safe-Sex Carnival Campaign that was officially launched the morning of by the National AIDS Secretariat, under the theme: “Catch the vibe, not the virus.” The campaign, which is into its second year, is aimed at encouraging everyone to take responsibility for their lives by making wise choices as they participate in the Carnival celebrations. Sister Ferosa Roache, Director of the HIV/AIDS Unit said the Unit will continue to actively promote the use of condoms which will go a long way towards helping to reduce the transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s). Vincentian Soca Artist Raeon “MaddZart” is collaborating with the HIV/AIDS Unit to spread the important message of HIV/AIDS prevention during the Carnival season. Madzart has been named the Campaign Ambassador for this year’s initiative and said he is pleased to be using his brand to promote the positive message of responsible behavior this festive season. As part of this joint venture, during carnival MaddZart will endorse and promote the "Catch the Vibe, not the Virus" campaign. His Image and likeness will be utilized in television, radio, and social media and print ads promoting safe, responsible sexual behavior. Condoms and other promotional paraphernalia is available at his merchandise booth at all events. As the season progresses, during and after Vincy Mas, a quantity of condoms will be donated to the National Aid Secretariat. He added that his team is also seeking to forge other alliances with the aim of continuing the campaign outside of the Carnival season. Another major aspect of the campaign is the release of a special song designed to enhance the campaign called "Catch the Vibe". All proceeds from the sales of this record will be used to fund the Campaign. The song can be also be downloaded from a special tab available on MaddZart's website. MaddZart.com/catch-the-vibe For Sponsorship Opportunities Contact Salli Squitieri at salli_manager_maddzart@yahoo.com

MaddZart's recently formed charity "the MaddZart Hands on Initiative", as part of Vincy Mas has teamed with the Ministry Health and National Aids Secretariat to implement a safe sex campaign dubbed "Catch the Vibe, Not the Virus" The “MaddZart Hands on Initiative” (MHI) is a nonprofit organization actively providing human and other resources towards disaster relief and charitable, social causes throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines and its extended community.” As part of this joint venture, during carnival MaddZart will endorse and promote the "Catch the Vibe, not the Virus" campaign. His image and likeness will be used in television, radio, social media and print ads promoting safe, responsible sexual behavior. Condoms and other promotional paraphernalia has already and will continue to be available at his merchandise booth at all events. Additionally as the season progresses and even after Vincy Mas, a quantity of condoms will be donated to the National Aid Secretariat. Another major aspect of the campaign is the release of a special song designed to enhance the campaign called "Catch the Vibe". All proceeds from the sales of this record will be used to fund the campaign. The song can be downloaded from a special tab available on MaddZart's website. MaddZart.com/catch-the-vibe "Catch the Vibe, not the Virus" will climax with the presentation of a special stage for the revelers and masqueraders carnival Monday and Tuesday respectively. This special venture will be supported by MaddZart's drink brand, "POSSÉ", some major media houses and other esteemed sponsors to be announced. MaddZart started the MHI because he wanted direct hands on Involvement, participating in the work that would make a difference as opposed to merely making a donation or giving a performance which is the normal routine. MaddZart instead wants to physically address and make an impact on the causes that he takes on. For MaddZart, getting to meet, work with and share common stories with those who would be impacted in a positive way and seeing the common ground rather than the differences, is rewarding to him. (See MaddZart.com/mhi)

In January of 2017 MaddZart was represented by Horse Trade at APAP --the Association of Performing Arts Professionals which is the largest international convention of buying and selling of talent. Manager Salli Squitieri and Maddzart were able to meet presenters, venues, event and festival producers from around the world. Due to the positive interest that MaddZart received he will once again be a featured and represented artist at 2018 APAP. This is an exciting and prominent opportunity and Salli and MaddZart are already preparing new videos and presentations for this major event.

In January of 2017 MaddZart was represented by Horse Trade at APAP --the Association of Performing Arts Professionals which is the largest international convention of buying and selling of talent. Manager Salli Squitieri and Maddzart were able to meet presenters, venues, event and festival producers from around the world. Due to the positive interest that MaddZart received he will once again be a featured and represented artist at 2018 APAP. This is an exciting and prominent opportunity and Salli and MaddZart are already preparing new videos and presentations for this major event.

For the first time in recent memory, February 14th will be a national holiday in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and in the spirit of kicking off VINCY MAS early, we will be releasing my first contribution for the fortieth anniversary of the hottest carnival in the caribbean. The song is rightfully ententitled "HOLIDAY" and will be avialble on iTunes, spotify, google play and all other digital media. Listen, download and purchase direct from the MaddZart app and maddzart.com #VMXl

MaddZart will peform a series of shows at the Kraine theatre in New York City. The concert series will be hosted by Hostrade Productions and event producer Salli Squitieri. Series open on Thursday October 20th at 10:30pm.