Crop Over

2026 calypso king AC already thinking about next year

Adrian Clarke, the 2026 calypso king of Barbados, is already looking ahead to next year.This morning, Clarke collected his car – the GAC M Coupe – from Pic O...

King Gordon the mas’ man

by JOHN BOYCEjohnboyce@nationnews.com He went from the primary school stage to the Grand Kadooment stage, leaving both the revellers...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased...

Dream Mas Nightmare

What was supposed to be a dream jump up for hundreds of Grand Kadooment revellers turned into a nightmare after...

Some reap strong Crop Over sales 

Some stores in The City reaped a bountiful Crop Over as party-goers outfitted themselves in the latest styles and fashion...

Get more young people involved in Crop Over festival

A suggestion is being made to have more young people involved in the Crop Over festival including some aspects of Grand Kadooment. It’s coming from tent manager and...

Cohobblopot returns for Crop Over 2026

The Minister with responsibility for culture Shane Archer has officially announced the return of Cohobblopot as part of the Crop Over Festival 2026 programme.  The...

Monde Mas ready for the road

A new contender has officially entered the Crop Over landscape with the launch of Monde Mas, unveiling its debut 2026 presentation, “A Dance with Dragons,” at...

Forde: Foreday needs more structured approach

One of the directors of Vida by Esquire, Senator Ryan Forde, is proposing a safer, more structured approach to Foreday Morning Jam, including the use...

Soca Monarch returning to Crop Over Festival

by Donna Sealy The Soca Monarch competition is returning to Crop Over. The announcement was made earlier today by Senator Shane Archer, Minister of State in...

Aura’s early launch

The countdown to the Crop Over Festival kicked off in spectacular style yesterday with Aura Experience first out the blocks with its first-ever band launch at sea. Masqueraders, sponsors,...