{"id":255547,"date":"2025-10-27T09:45:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=255547"},"modified":"2025-10-27T09:48:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:48:02","slug":"antiguans-flock-to-dominica-for-record-breaking-world-creole-music-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antiguans-flock-to-dominica-for-record-breaking-world-creole-music-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Antiguans Flock to Dominica for Record-Breaking World Creole Music Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3013973287\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>This year\u2019s World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) has been hailed as one of the best stagings since its inception, drawing a record crowd that included an estimated 1,000 Antiguans and Dominicans residing in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1208843892\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"level\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 25th edition of the festival, held from October 24\u201326 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium, celebrated Dominica\u2019s vibrant music culture under the theme <em>\u201cPulsating Rhythms.\u201d<\/em> Organizers reported one of the largest turnouts in recent years, with a notable influx of visitors from Antigua \u2014 many of whom travelled to witness the highly anticipated Friday night performance by Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s legendary soca band <em>Burning Flames.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Gaston Browne was among those in attendance, joining thousands of festivalgoers for the opening night that also featured <em>Masicka<\/em>, <em>Steel Pulse<\/em>, <em>Romain Virgo<\/em>, <em>Triple Kay International<\/em>, and <em>Midnight Groovers.<\/em> The crowd roared with excitement as <em>Burning Flames<\/em> delivered an energetic set that blended classic hits with new rhythms, igniting national pride among Antiguans in the audience.<\/p><div id=\"antig-230236492\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3662009865\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"IMG_0040\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:927\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SKERRIT-PHOTO.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:927\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SKERRIT-PHOTO.webp 927w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:272\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SKERRIT-PHOTO.webp 272w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:848\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SKERRIT-PHOTO.webp 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:977\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SKERRIT-PHOTO.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PM&#8217;s Browne and Skerrit with Performer Vybz Kartel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday\u2019s lineup maintained the momentum with powerhouse performances from <em>Vybz Kartel<\/em>, <em>Spice<\/em>, <em>Kes<\/em>, <em>WCK<\/em>, <em>Jo\u00e9 Dw\u00e8t Fil\u00e9<\/em>, <em>Asa Bantan<\/em>, and <em>Ophelia<\/em>, among others \u2014 blending reggae, bouyon, and soca into a night of pure Caribbean fusion.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1408442345\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival closed on Sunday with a star-studded finale featuring <em>Kehlani<\/em>, <em>Bunji Garlin<\/em>, <em>Fay-Ann Lyons<\/em>, <em>Tiwa Savage<\/em>, and <em>Kassav<\/em>, along with local favourites <em>Signal Band<\/em> and <em>Michele Henderson.<\/em> The final night was described by patrons as \u201celectric,\u201d capping off what many have called the most memorable WCMF to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tour operators and ferry companies confirmed a significant increase in travel from Antigua ahead of the event, with tickets selling out early and accommodations at full capacity.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2501301604\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Festival officials credited the record attendance and world-class performances for reaffirming WCMF\u2019s status as one of the Caribbean\u2019s premier music festivals \u2014 and a cornerstone of Creole culture and unity across the region.<\/p>\n<div 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