No Jazz on the Greens for 2026

Patrons enjoy themselves at the Jazz Artists on The Greens, Wasa Grounds, Farm Road, St Joseph.

PRODUCTION ONE LTD (POL) has announced that there will be no Jazz Artists on the Greens-2026.

In a statement on November 15, the company said the uncertain state of the post-pandemic economy, along with state policies aligned to the entertainment sector and its impact on private sector sponsorship, even beyond the annual Carnival season, influenced its decision.

The company said it has also noted the minimal uptake of tax incentives for sponsorship by the private sector.

“The recent national budget statement identified actions to 'allow greater control over NLCB sponsorships and allow better financial management of the Sport and Culture Fund,' revealing public sector funding shortfalls and correcting deficits.”

In moving forward, the company said it is realigning its services and products to this new reality.

“After 22 editions of our flagship event, Jazz Artists on the Greens – 20 editions in Trinidad and two in Tobago – the company is rebranding and reassessing its business model. As a result, there will be no Jazz Artists On The Greens-2026.”

Instead, the company said the recorded content of previous productions will be collated towards additional commercialisation, pending negotiations with rights holders.

“The memories will not disappear as our websites and collateral digital platforms will carry performances, memorabilia, and branded merchandise that excited audiences and showcased the best of our jazz artists.”

Nevertheless, the company said its mission remains the same: to establish a commercially profitable production entity that provides opportunities for local and other Caribbean artistes to show their fare and to actively contribute to the sourcing and facilitation of additional avenues for the re-growth of jazz and other genres in Trinidad and Tobago.

“Our other brands will remain a focus in the short term for performance opportunities. The recalibration of the local and Caribbean jazz ecosystem remains a priority as we forge new areas for showcasing the professional talent of our islands’ singers and musicians.”

The company thanked its patrons, corporate and institutional partners for being a part of the largest dedicated Caribbean jazz event in TT.

The company urged them to visit its website for news of its plans for the upcoming jazz season.

On November 12, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar declared that her government will deal with the noise pollution in TT, starting with the decision to put an immediate stop to all fetes at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba.

In her announcement via social media, Persad-Bissessar said, “I instructed that all fetes at the Brian Lara Stadium be stopped as the noise has become unbearable for residents. For far too long, the issue of noise pollution and its negative impact on communities has been ignored. My government is committed to addressing this, as promised.”

Persad-Bissessar also said that by the end of 2025, government will pass the fireworks legislation in Parliament as well as enhanced noise pollution laws to “regulate designated quiet hours, as well as new restrictions on fetes, music trucks, residential parties and bars.”