The 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, set to take place from June 22 to 24 at Warner Park Stadium in Basseterre, is intensifying with 19 new musical acts, according to the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA).
This year’s festival lineup is a mix of soul, soca, jazz, R&B, reggae, and more, and it promises to offer a memorable celebration of culture and entertainment. Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Employment, and Labor, said,
“The festival’s musical versatility unites A-list musicians, island visitors, and locals for an epic festival weekend.” She added that this year’s lineup “will maintain the festival’s continued growth and sets the tone for a tremendous Summer of Fun in St. Kitts.”
New acts added to the festival schedule include Burna Boy, AkaiiUSweet, Kollision Band, Small Axe Band, Stadics, Erica Edwards, Anthony B, Romain Virgo, Teejay, Nicha B, 313 Family, and Mr. Bagnall. Other performers joining the stellar lineup include Chronixx, Koffee, Govana, Skillibeng, Air Supply, Valiant, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Byron Messiah, and GrandMasters Band.
Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, SKTA CEO, said that the festival will bring meaningful experiences to the community and visitors through music and the island’s vibrant culture and adventurous offerings. To cater to the high demand for the festival, American Airlines has announced plans to add more flights to St. Kitts, offering more opportunities for music lovers to travel to the event and participate in the festivities.
The St. Kitts Music Festival marks the start of the “Summer of Fun” for the federation, featuring programs across culture, cuisine, music, and adventure.