Come January 25th the National Park will be the scene of musical war when the Empire Media Inc (EMI) hosts its 2025 Armageddon Sound Clash which will see a star-studded line up of disc jockeys from Guyana, Antigua, Jamaica, US and as far as Japan.
This year’s event, which follows others from as far back as 2016, was officially launched on December 22nd, 2024 at Mango Lane, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
According to a release from the company, the lineup includes Kosmik Movements (USA) with Lady Diamond Sunshine, the lone female competitor, returning for her second Armageddon appearance in Guyana after gaining a following in 2024; Stone Wall Sound (Antigua), which was described as a legendary name in the clash industry, renowned across the Caribbean and beyond; Ruff Cut Sound (Jamaica), a veteran in the international clash scene; Artical Pride (Japan), which will be represented by the talented Saturo, whose explosive 2024 debut in Georgetown left fans wanting more, Guyana’s Slingerz Family featuring the dynamic duo “Double M” – Miller 9 and Matic; and Spotlight Sounds, another Guyanese system that will be represented by the versatile DJ Bandit from Linden.
The release said this year’s event features an electrifying halftime show by DJ Magnum, a four-time Armageddon champion who has earned the title of Ambassador for Armageddon 2025.
Tickets are now on sale costing $3,000 for early bird, and $4,000 for general admission; the price will be more at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at Fireside Grill; White Castle Fish Shop; Grill Kings; Guinness Bar; 4 Corner Guinness Bar (Linden); Enet Store at West Central Mall Leonora and Armageddon Promotion Ladies.
Major sponsors, including Banks DIH Ltd (Guinness – the official stout of Armageddon) and Guyana Breweries Inc (Rock Stone Tonic Wine), expressed their enthusiasm for the event, the release said. Additional sponsors include the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports and Cole’s Screen Printers.
For more information, contact Empire Media Inc at empiremediainc1@gmail.com.