The Best of the Best International Music Festival (BOTB) is set to take place on Sunday, May 30 during Memorial Day weekend in the nation's hippest hotspot of Miami, Florida. The year's biggest event in South Florida is now 30 days away, and there are tons of reasons why you should be there. Here are 30 of them, as the countdown begins.
1. It's a holiday weekend - no work, no school the next day.
2. It's in Miami, the country's #1 destination for Memorial Day weekend.
3. It's FOUR days of fun in the sun, with events from Friday (5/28) to Monday (5/31).
4. It's hosted by Diddy.
5. Nicki Minaj will be there.
6. Gyptian will be there with his #1 reggae hit, "Hold Yuh."
7. Nicki Minaj might perform her remix with Gyptian.
8. More artists still to be added to the show.
9. It's FREE for children under 12 (with adult).
10. It's a family event with ample security and an array of food and cultural vendors.
11. Bicentennial Park is 10 minutes from South Beach so go swimming then come.
12. It will happen rain or shine.
13. Gucci Mane's first major performance of the year.
14. DJ Khaled will bring his friends too because he's the best!
15. Serani, Baby Cham, Mr. Vegas, Lady Saw and Demarco will make you dance.
16. Tony Matterhorn will make you Dutty Wine.
17. Barrington Levy will have you singing "Murderer."
18. Capleton, Anthony B and Cocoa Tea will make you want to grow some dreads.
19. You might bend over when R.D.X. is on, much to your own embarrassment (for some).
20. You will leave knowing Chino, G. Whizz, Sammi Starr and a host of other rising stars.
21. When Ding Dong sings "Holiday," you will all agree.
22. You will be admitted to the after party at TBA for FREE with Media/Press wristband.
23. Rick Ross will introduce his new album Teflon Don and his dancehall artist Magazeen.
24. You will see the 'King of Soca,' Machel Montano, bring down the house again.
25. Your own Welcome Party at Opium (Seminole Hard Rock) on Friday, May 28.
26. The BOTB All-White Pool Party at Deauville Beach Resort on Saturday, May 29.
27. Young Money takes over Mansion on Fri., May 28; Diddy takes over on Sat., May 29.
28. Rick Ross (Miami) versus Gucci Mane (Atlanta) at Mansion on Sunday, May 30.
29. New York versus Miami at Mansion on Monday, May 31.
30. Early bird tickets are NOW ONLY $54 before May 28.
Best of the Best takes place on Sunday, May 30 at Bicentennial Park, located at 1075 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. For the full list of performers, log on to www.bestofthebestconcert.com. Park gates open at 1:00 pm and show time is set for 1:30pm sharp.
For further information on each event and to purchase tickets, log on to www.bestofthebestconcert.com or call 1-305-438-9488, or also visit www.ticketmaster.com. Please direct all press inquires to bestofthepress@gmail.com.