Soca megastar Machel Montano.
The V.I. Dept. of Tourism and Division of Festivals on Tuesday announced a star-studded line-up for St. Thomas Carnival Village Nights performances, with Soca legend Machel Montano among the cast of superstars.
Beginning on Monday, April 24th, local and visiting carnival revelers can enjoy seven days of free nightly concerts in the festival village with international and local performers, the department said. Nightly entertainment commences at 7 pm and ends at 1:00 a.m.
Kicking off Village Nights on Monday is the King of Soca, Machel Montano and his full band. There will also be performances by Spectrum, Express Band and Shaw HP & Pascal. Additional nights include “Local Addikshun” featuring VI natives Adam O, Karnage and Pumpa and “All White Night” featuring dancehall sensation Shenseea.
Village nights will culminate with a special Hard Fete Glow Night featuring Bunji Garlan and Fay-Ann Lyons with special guests Lyrikal, Klimaxx Bans, and Grand Master’s, according to the release.
"The Carnival Season in the U.S. Virgin Islands is one of the most special times of the year for our destination as the festivals showcase the authentic culture and vibe of the U.S. Virgin Islands," said Dept. of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte. "Visitors and Virgin Islanders alike can expect to be wowed as the Division of Festivals has an amazing week of festivities parties, pageants, and more planned.”
Here is a full calendar for St Thomas Village Nights Performances:
Monday April 24
Theme: Endless Wuk
- Express Band
- Spectrum
- Machel Montano
- Shaw Hp & Pascal
Tuesday April 25
Theme: Bang-A-Lang - Greek Night
- Pupa Kelly Night of Honorary Dedication
- Pupa Kelly Tribute Band
- Cool Session Brass
- Jam Band
Wednesday April 26
Theme: Sofrito - Int'l Night
- Joyceline
- Frank Reyes
- VIBE
- Asa Banton/Triple Kay
Thursday April 27
Theme: Local Addikshun - Rep VI Flag
- Pumpa
- Monea, Bugz & Blind Earz
- Mic Love
- Adam O
- Karnage
Friday April 28
Theme: Pure Vibes - All White Night
- Dezirae
- King Lion
- Shenseea
- Romaine Virgo
Saturday April 29 - Viya & Heineken
Theme: Hard Fete - Glow Night
- Klimaxx Band
- Lyrikal
- Bunji & FayAnn
- Grand Master’s
- Fireworks at 9PM
