Antigua And Barbuda Festivals Commission Launches Music Producers’ Masterclass: Audio Essentials
For Immediate Release – Friday 22nd August, 2025 – St. John’s……….…………
Following the overwhelming success of Antigua Carnival 2025, the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) is continuing its commitment to strengthening the nation’s music industry with the launch of Audio Essentials: Music Producers’ Masterclass. This week-long workshop is designed to equip music producers, musicians, and record professionals with tools, techniques, and industry knowledge to compete not only on the Carnival stage but also on the global music scene.
The Masterclass, scheduled for September 15 – 22, 2025, will be facilitated by internationally acclaimed music producer Kasey Phillips, CEO & Founder of Precision Productions, widely recognized as the regional benchmark for excellence in music production. Kasey, a son of legendary Caribbean producer Kenny Phillips, spent his formative years in the studio, producing his first track at just ten years old. After building his name in Trinidad, Kasey broadened his vision with an internship in Los Angeles, California, where his passion to bring Soca and Caribbean music to the world solidified. Returning home, he established Precision Productions, which quickly became the most sought-after production company in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.
Kasey’s international footprint is vast. He has collaborated with global icons such as Ciara, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Chaka Khan, Tessanne Chin, and Carl Thomas, while also producing hits for Caribbean stars like Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Kes The Band, Rupee, Kevin Lyttle and Tian Winter. His portfolio includes producing six songs on Ciara’s most recent album CiCi, and his work on Ciara and Chris Brown’s single How We Roll went viral and soared up global charts. He has also worked alongside diamond-selling artist Shaggy and Australian vocalist Jessica Mauboy.
Kasey’s impact extends beyond the studio. He is signed to Sony Music Publishing, the world’s leading music publisher, and serves as Chairman of the Grammy screening committee for Global Music. His accolades include the Soul Train Music Award for Best International Performance and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Deeply committed to advancing the Caribbean’s music industry, Kasey has facilitated Masterclasses throughout the region. He is currently based in Los Angeles, where he continues to lead Precision Productions into a future of global prominence.
What Participants Will Learn:
- Advanced music production techniques
- Hands-on projects with real industry insights
- Songwriting and vocal recording strategies
- Mixing and mastering essentials
- Music copyright and licensing fundamentals
This initiative underscores ABFC’s vision to invest in the professional development of Antigua and Barbuda’s music producers and musicians, ensuring they are equipped not only to produce music for Antigua Carnival but also to elevate their work to international standards.
Ambassador Elizabeth Makhoul, Chairperson of the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission, emphasized the Commission’s dedication to building the nation’s music industry: “This Masterclass is a continuation of our commitment to investing directly into our music and our professionals. By providing access to world-class knowledge and training, we are giving our engineers, producers and musicians the tools to propel their work beyond Carnival and ensure Antigua and Barbuda’s music resonates across the global stage.”
The Hon. Daryll S. Matthew, Minister of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries, stressed the importance of this moment for the music community: “Kasey Phillips is an icon in the music industry, and having him share his knowledge and experience with our producers and musicians is a tremendous opportunity. Even more so, for this to be offered free of cost by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda demonstrates our unwavering commitment to nurturing and elevating our music sector. I encourage every music professional to take full advantage of this initiative.”
With very limited spots remaining, music producers and musicians are urged to secure their place without delay. Registration can be done by submitting via WhatsApp at (268) 727-9201 or by emailing [email protected] your name, email address, contact number, and professional area of focus as it relates to the workshop. The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission remains committed to creating opportunities that strengthen the foundation of the nation’s Orange Industry. This Audio Essentials: Music Producers’ Masterclass is more than just a Masterclass workshop it’s an investment in the future of Antiguan and Barbudan music, ensurin
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