By Our Reporter
A firm and organiser of Beer and Barbecue (BBQ) Bonfire Festival, Backstage Events and Promotions Limited, says it will begin second edition of the festival in Enugu December 8 and 9.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Dr Sammy Ajufo disclosed this during Pre Event kick-off activities which commenced with a Strategic Partners Business Dinner on Friday in Enugu.
He said the event was all about outdoor enjoyment and celebration of friendships, during Christmas.
Ajufo said the organisation was registered Nigerian Events Innovative Service provider and organisers of the first Beer and BBQ Bonfire in Enugu, adding that the forthcoming edition of the Backstage Beer and BBQ Bonfire would come in a different style.
“The festival is theme-branded December Rush Party and the Homecoming Festival by Backstage in December”
Ajufo added that the increase in the number of days from its debut edition of one day to two days in December was due to enormous successes recorded in the first edition as well as to thrill Enugu fun seekers.
According to him, the second edition yuletide festivities is set to return to the expansive car park arena of Amadeo Events Center same location where its debut was held and promises to exceed the
expectations of visitors.
“Activities planned for the December Rush Party and the Homecoming Festival includes musical performances, children’s play arena, dance, live band appearances, affordable food, drinks and vendors stands
“Others are games, fashion runway, food court, traditional dances, masquerade performances, live Karaoke, giveaways and bonfire.
“The increase in the number of days is hinged primarily on the company’s objective to give fun-overs a fuller
and more extensive outdoor experience this yuletide.
“The December Rush Party is set
to also provide an outdoor, premium Barbeque, food and Drink expo for guests and double of what they
enjoyed in the first edition on April 21st 2024,” he explained.
He further explained the unique differences in both event brands, emphasizing that the homecoming festival by Backstage was set to be an all-night celebration of Igbo Culture.
This, he said, would encompass all both gender, age groups and societal strata.
Speaking, the company’s Brand and Creative Content Manager, Joan Idu pointed out that the idea of the homecoming was to signal the annual ritual of returning homeward for Christmas, synonymous with
South Easterners.
He added that the occasion was intent to provide a melting pot for all Igbos to celebrate their achievements all-year long, as well as culture, fashion and the Igbo Identity.
She reiterated the objective of the events which points to a celebration of chilled drinks, hot food, great vibes and a splash of culture.
On the expectations, Chief Finance Officer, Ebere Adrian-Ajufo, said the event was expecting an attendance of over 4,000 participants per day and close to 10,000 for the two days of the festival.
Adrian-Ajufo further disclosed that the event was set to be ticket entry at N1,500 per person per day for online registration and N2,000 for onsite registration, emphasising that people were guaranteed to get their moneys worth.
She mentioned that the increase in
the expected number of vendors and the drive to reign in both small and large scale businesses as sponsors and partners.
The Group Head, Facilities and Festival Operations, Chidirim Odunze, however, assured of maxima security for guests,
vendors and their possessions as the company was set to partner with relevant security agencies and internal security would be adequately provided.
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