St Kitts and Nevis Carnival Committee are excited to announce the event line up for the 2023 end year festive season. It aims to be the best carnival for attendees to experience – say hello to Sugar Mas 52 Festival!
The 25th Anniversary of the St Kitts Music Festival kicked-off on Thursday 22 June 2023 at the Warner Park Stadium, Basseterre. The incredible Sugar Mas Soca Review included competitions between previous and current Soca Monarch winners as well as road march champions.
The Sugar Mas Soca Review featured the following artists and bands:
- AkaiiUSweet
- DJ Tero
- Grand Masters Band
- Kollision Band
- Mr. Bagnall
- Nicha B
- Nu Vybes Band International
- Small Axe Band, and
- Stadics
Other performing artists included:
- Dexta Daps
- Kes The Band
- Nailah Blackman
- Patrice Roberts
- Preedy
- Ricardo Drue
- Skinny Fabulous
Cream of the crop
St Kitts and Nevis Minister of Tourism, Honourable Marsha Henderson, recognised the astounding talents of the artists that encapsulated the imagination of festive goers. She exclaimed that
“We are happy to present the crème de la crème of the last Sugar Mas festival in what will be a captivating segment showcasing the exceptional talents of our homegrown artistes and bands.”
Honourable Henderson added that “This showcase will not only highlight their remarkable performances but will also serve as a testament to the incredible talent we have on our island, forever ready to dazzle the world.”
Additional artists that performed at the St Kitts Music Festival had artists such as Air Supply, Burna Boy, Byron Messia, Chronixx and Skillbeng.
St Kitts and Nevis official calendar dates for Sugar Mas 52
Take a look at the line-up for the much-anticipated event of the season in the Caribbean region!
Pre-Events line up
Saturday, 25 NovemberSugar Mas Awards
Friday, 1 DecemberSoca Monarch Eliminations
Saturday, 2 DecemberSenior Calypso Monarch Eliminations 1 and 2
A Meri Eri Christmas
Monday, 4 December to Thursday, 7 DecemberIn the spirit of Christmas
Friday, 8 DecemberFestive Friday
Junior Calypso Show
Wednesday, 13 DecemberMinister’s cocktail reception
Thursday, 14 DecemberSenior Calypso Monarch Semi finals
Official Carnival Events
Friday, 15 DecemberOpening of National Carnival
DJ Tero Silent Night
Saturday 16, December to Tuesday, 2 JanuarySTUDYIT ON DE BLOCK
Saturday, 16 DecemberA visionary holiday extravaganza
Sunday, 17 DecemberSugar Mas Rock The Runway
Festival of lights
Monday, 18 DecemberASAP Glow Parade
Tuesday, 19 DecemberMiss Teen St Kitts and Nevis Pageant
Wednesday, 20 DecemberFolklore Galore
Ministry of Agriculture Night Market
Thursday, 21 DecemberSoca Monarch Finals
Friday, 22 DecemberCarnival love fest pure bliss
Saturday, 23 DecemberMidnight Escape Street Festival
Carnival Love Fest Soca Vengeance
Sunday, 24 DecemberCarambola Boozy Brunch
Festival of lights
Tuesday, 26 DecemberJ’ouvert
Wednesday, 27 DecemberPanorama competition
Bacchanal Sundown
Thursday, 28 DecemberMiss St Kitts and Nevis Queen Pageant
Friday, 29 DecemberSenior Calypso Monarch Parade
Top Off Brunch
Haynes Smith Caribbean Teen Pageant
Inception Midnight Brunch
Sunday, 31 DecemberSTUDYIT Opulence
Rotary Club of Liamuiga
New Years Eve Gala
Monday, 1 JanuaryGrand Carnival Parade
The Fete Ready Experience
Tuesday, 2 JanuaryGrand Carnival Parade Last Lap
The Fete Ready Experience
