THE ALL STARS Calypso Tent already has a sponsor locked in for Crop-0ver 2011.Hugh Durant, manager of corporate communications at title sponsor Cave Shepherd, indicated the department store’s commitment to supporting the tent next season at a thank you dinner lime at the Clock Tower, The Garrison, last Sunday night.Speaking to tent members, friends and those who offered support in various ways during the season, Durant said his management team was pleased with the tent’s performance and the positive response from the public.“We knew from early that we had good material in the tent and we had only looked to be sure that the tent operated at the high quality and standard to which we had become accustomed . . . And we do pledge our support again to you in 2011,” he stated, adding that he was looking to bring another person on board as well.According to manager Eleanor Rice, the tent achieved a first this season. She said it was the first time dating back to Conquerors that the tent managed to land all its semi-finalists into the finals.Adrian Clarke, who decided to enter the competition, emerged as the brightest shining star of the four finalists by placing second to Gabby.From this year, Rice introduced an incentive to those reaching the finals. Finalists Clarke, Colin Spencer, Crystal Cummins-Beckles and Carolyn Tassa Forde all received special tokens for their achievements.With two calypsonians already penning their songs for next year, Rice encouraged all the artistes to have their material ready by March next year.
