Boubou's Music Festival, Christopher Hotel
After three years, Boubou's Music Festival returns! It all began in 2001 when Boubou and his friend and performing artist Yannick Noah first thought of hosting a music festival in Saint Barth. Boubou, who lives in Saint Barth, is the owner of the restaurants Do Brazil on Shell Beach and La Mandala in Gustavia. His friend Yannick often visits the island. Years ago, Yannick and his band, the Zam Zam, performed frequently in various locales on the island, often inviting local musicians to play along with them. Boubou thought about inviting other musicians to do the same. And, thus, the festival was born! They successfully staged a festival in 2001, 2002 and 2003. So, we've waited three years for the next one. This year's festival takes places from August 9 through August 20 at the Hotel Christopher in Point Milou. Access will be by shuttle bus or by foot for those who live or are staying nearby. The hotel is selling packages for three phases of the festival: Backstage Time (8/1 - 8/8), which includes the time of festival setup and preparations from 7 am to 6 pm; Live Time (8/9 - 8/15 or 8/15-8/21), during which music rehearsals and live concerts will take place between 3 pm and 4 am; and After Show Time (8/21-8/29), during which the festival sets will be torn down from 7 am to 6 pm. Some packages include a car and a pass for two people to the festival.
| Dates | Types of Rooms* | Price/Day Single or Doubles | Included | Conditions |
|
BACKSTAGE TIME August 1- 8 |
Classic Ocean Front Room Deluxe Ocean View Room Suites |
140 € 180 € 320 € |
Car | No
minimum stay 50% deposit upon booking. No penalty if cancellation occurs 7 days before arrival; otherwise, the deposit is kept. |
| LIVE TIME August 9 - 15 OR August 15 - 21 |
Classic Ocean Front Room Deluxe Ocean View Room Aloés Suite |
250 € 330 € 450 € |
Festival pass (for 2 people)+car | 7 days
imposed means 6 nights 50% deposit upon booking. No penalty if cancellation occurs 30 days before arrival; otherwise, the deposit is kept. |
| AFTER SHOW TIME August 21 - 29 |
Classic Ocean Front Room Deluxe Ocean View Room Suites |
140 € 180 € 320 € |
Car | No minimum stay, 50% deposit upon booking. No penalty if cancellation occurs 7 days before arrival; otherwise, the deposit is kept. |
BACKSTAGE
TIME: Festival set-up and preparations from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Building of sets will produce noise; swimming pool not available; bars and restaurants will be closed; breakfast served in rooms only.
LIVE TIME: Musical rehearsals and live concert between 3:00 pm and 4:00 am. Swimming pool not available; bars and restaurants will be closed; breakfast served in rooms only. One festival pass for 2 people for each night of the stay.
AFTER SHOW TIME: Tearing down period of the festival sets from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Swimming pool not available; bars and restaurants will be closed; breakfast served in rooms only. For early departure, the total amount of the stay that is booked will be due. Types of car included (without insurance): Suzuki Samourai (4x4, manual, soft top) or Alto (automatic, A/C, compact) *Types of Rooms Classic Ocean Front Room (32m2): Nice view of the tropical gardens, private patio on the path level. Twin or king-size bed, mahogany furnishings. Spacious bathrooms with shower, bathtub and separate toilet. Deluxe Ocean View Room (34m2): On the second level. Access from the back of the buildings. View of the pool and the ocean (180°). Private terrace with balcony. Teak furniture outside. Large rooms with mahogany furnishings. Bathroom that opens on the tropical gardens. The Family Suite (60m2): On the second level. View of the pool and the ocean with 2 bedrooms and 1 air- conditioned bathroom. Large covered terrace (35m2).The Aloés Suite (72m2): Covered terrace (12 m2) and external deck (6 m2). Ocean view. One bedroom and one bathroom (shower and toilets separated) on one end. Living room with desk and sofa bed, toilets, shower and dressing room on the other end.
Contact: christopherresa@wanadoo.fr
Telephone: (011 590) 590 27 63
Fax: (011 590) 590 27 92 92
we have been a fan since his first concert at St Barts- any idea when the next music festival with him will be?
Posted by: robert katz at December 28, 2008 6:01 PM