WEST Siderz Entertainment, along with A&K Entertainment, is gearing up for their Duck Curry Cook Off and Battle of the Bars on Arrival Day, Sunday, May 5, which organisers have described as an event well worth stepping out for.

The Uitvlugt Ground, West Coast Demerara, will come alive with the two main events that will see over one million dollars in cash and prizes being won.

Managing Director of West Siderz Entertainment, Ravi Ganace, told Buzz this week that wanting to make the cook-off a little more fun, they decided to experiment with ‘Battle of the Bars.’

“We reached out to about 25 bars in the country. It’s basically like a competition among the bars. They will bring their crew; every bar would have its own supporters,” Ganace shared.

Following their ‘Mutton Curry’ competition last year, he said this year’s first prize in the competition will attract a cash prize of $300,000, and a three-foot trophy. The winner, he explained, will be able to display the trophy in their bar and have full bragging rights.

Even persons who are not bar owners can be a part of the competition, as long as they come with a nice little team. “We are celebrating Indian Arrival Day. We are hardly seeing any events advertising for that,” he observed.

According to him, West Siderz Entertainment, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, would usually do various events including Chutney shows, boat cruises, etc. They would also bring in artistes to perform at its events.

With music by Notorious Sound, DJ Golden Chyld, DJ Sheik, DJ Star, DJ Antrax and Selector Blaze, Ganace shared that there will be live performances by 2024 Chutney King Vicadi, Climaxxx, and Elizabeth Wong.

The second prize will be $150,000, a trophy and a hamper while the third prize will comprise $50,000, a trophy and a hamper. The ‘Best Presentation’ winner will receive $50,000, trophy and a hamper, and the ‘Best Team Spirit’, $50,000, a trophy and a hamper.

The registration fee is $20,000 and includes one 20×20 tent space, one six-foot table and four chairs. Participants must walk with their own fireside or gas stove, ingredients, utensils and ducks.