The Tipsy event which was clashing with Foreday Morning Jam has been pushed back by a day.
The change was announced in a press release today.
It said that Twisted Entertainment, producers of the Tipsy J’ouvert Party Experience, confirmed that the event would now take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 3 a.m.
This followed a strategic adjustment to the Crop Over calendar over the event, which was originally scheduled for August 1.
“However, as planning progressed and in continued consultation with stakeholders and the wider Crop Over landscape, the team made the deliberate decision to move the event out of the Foreday Morning window in order to preserve the integrity of one of Barbados’ most important cultural traditions. The adjustment reflects the natural evolution of the 2026 Crop Over calendar, ensuring that Foreday Morning continues to hold its dedicated space within the festival while also allowing for the introduction of Tipsy J’ouvert as a distinct and complementary experience within the season,” the release stated.
“From day one, our intention has always been to celebrate J’ouvert culture, not compete with it. As the event evolved, it became clear that the right move was to create space for Foreday Morning to stand on its own, while positioning Tipsy J’ouvert as a complementary experience within the Crop Over season,” the release quoted a spokesman from the entertainment group.
All previously sold tickets remain valid for the new date.
The clash of the two events led to band leaders for the Foreday event to protest the Tipsy’s being staged the same day, stating that it was one of the largest events with spectator viewing and they called for its viability and cultural significance to be protected. (AC/PR)
