IN a bid to change the way patrons party in Guyana, Genesis, one of the leading carnival bands in Guyana, is introducing a new ticketing system to improve safety and provide an overall better partying experience.

This new system called “Party Cashless” was announced by Hits and Jams Entertainment’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rawle Ferguson during Genesis The Band’s online launch of its Independence weekend activities.

According to Ferguson, this simple cashless feature is being added to provide a safer atmosphere for partygoers and to improve the systems that were in place for last year’s activities.

He explained that, with this, patrons will now be able to go to box office locations and purchase barcoded wristbands which they can load with various amounts of cash.

“It’s simple. Go to the outlets buy your band, load up as much money as possible, go to the event, swipe to get in,” Ferguson noted while adding that this system will also allow patrons to purchase food and drinks at the cashless bars in the venue.

The ‘digital wallet’ can be used at Stinging Nettles on Thursday, May 25 and Soca and Wine on Sunday, May 28.

“Something new for Guyana, something safe and we always try to make sure that every year it is better,” he said.

Emphasising the benefits of the system, Hits and Jams, in a press release, stated that with the digital payments, there is less risk of theft or loss compared to carrying physical cash.

The release added that transactions can be processed more quickly which reduces wait times for attendees and improves the overall efficiency of the event.

These bands/tickets can be purchased at Hjexperience.com and patrons can then choose the individual events or season passes.