The article highlights the rising prominence of Caribbean artists and their impact on live music entertainment, particularly through events like Michaël Brun's BAYO Festival. Originally a street party in Haiti, BAYO has evolved into a much-anticipated annual festival, transitioning to arena venues as attendance skyrocketed. This year's festival, scheduled for June 28 at Barclays Center, continues the trend of attracting large crowds with a surprise lineup that adds an element of excitement. Brun reflects on the journey from a small gathering to significant venues, emphasizing the challenges and triumphs along the way.
Last year, Brun's festival took over Brooklyn's Prospect Park with a lineup that included J Balvin, Oxlade and J. Perry. One key element of BAYO is that the lineup is kept a closely guarded secret until the show begins.
We stopped for two years [during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic], but I kept doing it online, which was really helpful. When you start something for 20-30 people and see it grow into the biggest stages in the U.S., it's insane, incredible and a little bit scary.
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