An invitation was extended by the Urban Development Corporation to YARD EMPIRE for the YE Youth band to perform at the Corporation’s annual Fireworks on the Waterfront Festival. The Youth shared their talent with thousands of Jamaicans who gathered Down Town Kingston to ring in the New Year. YE Youth were among seasoned performers including Third World, Nadine Sutherland, Rondell Positive, Ras-I, Kumar, Sevana, D’Yani, Yard Empire, Angel Eyes, Courtney Cooke and Kuzik.