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2019’s Barbados Vujaday Music Festival to start from 3rd April

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Barbados is soon going to hold the Vujaday Music Festival, in the coming month of April. This is one of the top Caribbean Music Festivals, where one can enjoy the music and dance to their heart.

This music festival brings to you thoughtfully curated selection of music and cultural experiences in the lush landscapes of Barbados. Last year, the festival was held in Barbados only. And this year in 2019 as well, Vujaday is back to Barbados.

Barbados is a tiny Caribbean island, that has a high Human Development Index of 0.8, and with that, it has outranked numerous first world nations such as South Korea. This tiny island is also winning in the literacy rate, and the people here are highly civilized as well as educated. But despite high literacy rate and education, the people here are deeply connected to their culture.

Vujaday Music Festival is all about showcasing the amazing beaches as well as enjoying the amazing events held in the festival. It is a 5 day music safari, which is running for the 2nd consecutive year. Dozens of artists and top award winners visit this festival to showcase their talent. And despite that, the area is never crowded, and will always appear serene. Some of the artists that are showing up this year include DJ Sasha (voted the no. 1 DJ in the world), Jimmy Vallance, and many more. You can check out the video sampling of the latest artist here.

These were the part of phase 1 lineup. There are numerous artists in phase 2 as well. One of them is the mystic Damian Lazarus, who will make his appearance with his soul inspiring rhythms. The list of artists is long, but definitely intriguing. Must visit this festival, which is going to start from April 3rd.

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Going Public: The Groundbreaking Series Transforming How Americans Invest

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In a media landscape saturated with reality TV and startup showcases, Going Public stands apart, not just as a show but as a movement. Now in its third season, the interactive series invites viewers to do more than just watch entrepreneurs chase success. It gives them the tools and the opportunity to invest in startups in real time, democratizing access to early-stage funding and reshaping how ordinary Americans engage with entrepreneurship and wealth-building.

Launched by Todd M. Goldberg, a former MedTech executive who hit a frustrating wall while preparing his company for a Nasdaq IPO, Going Public was born from a moment of personal disillusionment.

“When I brought a list of interested friends and colleagues to the Chairman of the Board,” Goldberg recalls, “he explained that all the IPO shares were reserved for institutional investors. That was my epiphany. I just knew that was wrong. Regular people should have a chance to invest in IPOs, but it needed to go even further.”

That insight became the foundation for Going Public, a hybrid of entrepreneurial storytelling and financial access that offers retail investors a seat at the table usually reserved for venture capitalists and insiders. The show brings audiences inside the capital-raising journey of startups, often before they go public, and leverages a powerful innovation: its “Click-to-Invest” feature.

“The bottom line with Click-to-Invest is that it’s seamless,” says Goldberg. “Viewers can go from watching the show to literally clicking a button. It feels more like a Shopify or Amazon checkout than a traditional investment process.”

This accessibility is central to the show’s mission: to educate, inspire, and empower everyday people to participate in early-stage investing. Unlike financial news channels that target seasoned traders, Going Public merges entertainment with financial literacy, using real startup stories to highlight the risks, rewards, and realities of entrepreneurship. It’s financial content with emotional stakes, real people, and tangible outcomes.

Season 3 reflects how far the show has come and where it’s going. With more celebrity involvement, including gaming icon Ninja backing the cashew milk startup Nutcase, and a strategic partnership with the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Going Public has widened its reach while deepening its cultural relevance.

“How do you make this mainstream?” Goldberg says. “The concept was The Apprentice meets Shark Tank meets IPO, but with a twist. Viewers aren’t just spectators, they’re stakeholders.”

The show’s selection of featured companies is another defining element. Startups are chosen not just for their growth potential but also for their mission, relatability, and cultural resonance. In Season 3, that includes everything from disruptive wellness brands to tech-enabled platforms, each paired with guidance from top-tier venture capitalists and Silicon Valley mentors.

This season also introduces a livestream finale, a format innovation designed to create a real-time, high-stakes environment where viewers can watch, decide, and invest together. It adds urgency and community to the investing experience, aligning with the show’s values of transparency and participation.

One of the most surprising and meaningful outcomes has been the personal stories from viewers who never imagined themselves as investors. “We’ve heard from teachers, nurses, and even students who said this was their first time investing and they felt confident doing it because the show made it accessible,” Goldberg shares. “It’s not just about money, it’s about empowerment.”

Looking ahead, Goldberg and his team have ambitious plans. They aim to expand the format to new platforms, explore international adaptations, and build out educational tools so viewers not only invest but understand what they’re investing in. The goal isn’t just more participation. It’s smarter participation.

In a world where capital often feels distant, technical, and exclusionary, Going Public brings the financial journey down to earth and into the hands of the people. It’s not just a show. It’s a redefinition of how business stories are told and how wealth can be created and shared.

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