Organisers of the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015 revealed that this year's opening ceremony will be 35 minutes of "Bahamasing". Local organising committee events director, Fred Ferguson, said everything will be timed, and precision will be first and foremost.

"The opening sets the tone for everything that is going to be happening. It is going to be short and sweet, and it is going to showcase The Bahamas in its best light," Ferguson said.

"From the moment the military bands take the centre field, they are going to bring the full majesty to the opening of the event.

Ferguson added that the military band will compose of members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, and Her Majesty Prison. The Bahamas music academy will be the supporting orchestra.

Revealing that Bahamian artiste singing sensation, Alia Coley, will sing the national anthem Ferguson said the ceremony will end with a spectacular Junkanoo parade and lots of wonderful surprises.

"We cannot begin anything in the Bahamas without the spirit and sound of the heartbeat of the Bahamian people which is junkanoo. This year it is going to be fused with some of the junkanoo carnival groups. It is going to be a burst of colours, the rhythm, and the sounds. We must make sure The Bahamas is remembered for what we are has a people," he said

Over 800 athletes from over 40 countries will compete in 10 relays. The event will have extensive TV coverage and will be seen by millions of viewers around the world. Over 100 journalists and up to 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the event.