Promoter for Trinidad and Tobago Carnival calls for local sponsors who will come Beyonce Knowles concert to reschedule the show for the gig will suck funds from the annual cultural celebration. R & B superstar is due to appear in the Caribbean nation on February 18 – just two days after two days of Carnival event wraps.

Some of the artists concerned, promoters and bandleaders have been working together to urge Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago executive Roberto peon to postpone the gig. Gregory Fernandes, who spearheaded the campaign, the estimated cost TSTT to $ 30 million to pay the singer’s performance – he insists the money should be used for hosting the festival.

He told Trinidad & Tobago Express, “We want to discuss with their TSTT has taken the position to be present at Beyonce concert so soon after the Carnival and their decision to reduce and even attract a sponsor of Carnival events.”

“They will need to prepare (Beyonce’s) place to accommodate the 25,000 plus spectators, they need to break even and when you consider what might be in Beyonce’s drivers, which could be an additional three-quarter of a million or more.”

“We have nothing against Beyonce. We’re just saying that is not sensitive to him at this moment. This will affect all stakeholders Carnival because, you know, it’s not just a case of people forgoing Fêtes and shows to buy tickets.”

“What about the people who depend on Carnival to generate income are no customers at events or activities does not mean that all service providers of one dollar. As a company that is 51 percent owned by the Government, TSTT to provide answers to the culture of brotherhood. ”

Beyoncé Knowles’ concert in Libya was also hit by controversy earlier this month. In response, his camp issued a statement defending him. “Feast of St. Bart’s on New Year’s Eve, with Beyonce in the performance, guided by Muatsim-Billah Gaddafi, was not his brother Bilal Moutassim ‘Hannibal’ Gaddafi, as reported in the press.”

“Her agent and the company’s management made the decision to ensure that private sector performance.’s Annual party has a long history of booking internationally renowned artists, both American and foreign to events around the world, including Cannes. Past performers at St. Bart’s has, including Timbaland, Enrique Iglesias and Mariah Carey. Guests at the party this year include singer Usher, a former BET CEO Bob Johnson, actress Lindsay Lohan and music industry veteran, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles and LA Reid. “