The Festival Presidente (Presidente Festival) previously known as Festival Presidente de Música Latina, is a music festival in the Dominican Republic. It is one of the most important musical events in Latin America and is the largest in the Caribbean region. The festival is arranged by the Cervecería Nacional Dominicana (makers of Presidente beer) and is celebrated every two years for three days during October in the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez of Santo Domingo.
History
editThe idea of the Festival came about in 1995, when the Cervecería Nacional Dominicana chose to make an event to reward the loyalty of the Dominican people towards Cerveza Presidente.
In 2007, the Dominican National Brewery cancelled the festival due to the new tax for beer sells imputed by the Dominican Government.- In 2010 The Festival came back in August, as well as in 2014. 2017 was the biggest version of the festival, held the first weekend of November at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez.
Festival Lineups
edit1997
editNational Artists
editInternational Artists
edit- Gilberto Santa Rosa
- Thalía
- Emanuel
- Marc Anthony
- Tito Rojas y orquesta
- Ana Bárbara
- Carlos Vives
- Enrique Iglesias
- Alejandro Fernández
1998
editNational Artists
editInternational Artists
edit- Alejandro Fernández
- Maná
- Ricky Martin
- Carlos Vives
- Juan Gabriel
- Víctor Manuelle
- Jerry Rivera
- Azúcar Moreno
- Grupo Niche
- DLG
1999
editNational Artists
editInternational Artists
edit- Shakira
- Carlos Ponce
- Víctor Manuelle
- Tito Rojas
- Elvis Crespo
- Nek
- Chayanne
- Marc Anthony
- Enrique Iglesias
2001
editNational Artists
edit- Eddy Herrera
- Rafa Rosario
- Los Toros Band
- Hermanos Rosario
- Ciudad de Angeles
- Zacarías Ferreira
- Julio Sabala
International Artists
edit- Alejandro Fernández
- MDO
- Marc Anthony
- Ricardo Arjona
- Gilberto Santa Rosa
- Alejandro Sanz
- Maná
- Azul Azul
2003
editNational Artists
editInternational Artists
edit- Rosario
- Bacilos
- Juanes
- Ricardo Montaner
- La Ley
- Ricardo Arjona
- Gilberto Santa Rosa
- El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
- Chayanne
2005
editNational Artists
edit- Negros
- Frank Reyes
- Eddy Herrera
- Sergio Vargas
- Krispy
- Rubby Perez
- Rafa Rosario
- Hector Acosta "El torito"
International Artists
edit- Diego Torres
- Marc Anthony
- Julieta Venegas
- David Bisbal
- Chayanne
- Daddy Yankee
- Franco De Vita
- Jennifer López
2010
editNational Artists
edit- Omega
- Pavel Núñez
- Anthony Wood
- Martha Heredia
- Milly Quezada
- Wason Brazobán
- Juan Luis Guerra
- Fernando Villalona
- Sergio Vargas
- Eddy Herrera
- Toque Profundo
- Marte o Venus
- Bocatabú
- Aljadaqui
- Luis Vargas
- Luis Miguel del Amargue
- Luis Segura
- Tito Swing
- El Cata
- Los Pepe (Doble T y El Crok)
- Maridalia Hernández
- Joseito Mateo
International Artists
edit- Juanes
- Don Omar
- Luis Enrique
- Tito El Bambino
- Camila
- Wisin & Yandel
- Gilberto Santa Rosa
- Luis Fonsi
- T-Pain
- 50 Cent
- Jowell y Randy
- Cosculluela
- De La Ghetto
- Franco El Gorila
- Tico El Inmigrante
- Jadiel
- Pitbull
2014
editNational Artists
edit- Don Miguelo
- Vakeró
- Mozart La Para
- Alex Matos
- Chiquito Team Band
- Miriam Cruz
- Hector Acosta
- Anthon Santos
- Sexappeal
- Yiyo Sarante
International Artists
edit- Bruno Mars
- Calle 13
- Tiësto
- Duck Sauce
- Prince Royce
- Daddy Yankee
- Maná
- Wisin y Yandel
- Gilberto Santa Rosa
- Victor Manuel
2017
editFriday, Nov 3
editSaturday, Nov 4
editSunday, Nov 5
editReferences
edit- ^ "Los artistas confirmados al Festival Presidente 2017 y los conciertos de calentamiento". Diario Libre (in Spanish). July 25, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
External links
edit- (in Spanish)Festival Official site
- (in Spanish)Festival Photos