Preparation continues and work steadily progresses for the World Creole Music Festival(WCMF) 2025

Preparation works are ongoing and steadily progressing for the  25th Edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF).

This was according to Festivals and Events Manager at Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) Ayodele Andrew while addressing the weekly WCMF press conference held on Thursday.

The festival is scheduled to take place from October 24 to 26, 2025 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium.

“Preparation works are ongoing and we are steadily progressing at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium,” she said.  “All our major infrastructure and setup are already complete ensuring we deliver a safe, comfortable and visually spectacular environment for all three nights.”

She continued, “We are ready to open the gates to the Windsor Park Sports Stadium 8 days away.”

Furthermore, Andrew said in relation to the forecourt experience the atmosphere will be elevated and it will be transformed into a lively cultural hub featuring a diversity of foods and beverages.

“This is the perfect space for everyone to immerse themselves in the ambiance before and between the main performances,” she stated.

 Night One: Fire & Foundation — Friday, October 24

A tribute to the pioneers and influential figures who have shaped Caribbean music:

– Burning Flames (Antigua)
– Midnight Groovers (Dominica)
– Halibut (Dominica)
– Gilles Fontaine (Dominica)
– Nu Look (Haiti/USA)
– Romain Virgo (Jamaica)
– Oswald (St. Maarten)
– TK International (Dominica)
– Steel Pulse (UK/Jamaica)

-Masicka (Jamaica)

Night Two: Creole Carnival — Saturday, October 25
An energetic display of Creole expression and cross-Caribbean vibrancy:

– Asa Bantan (Dominica)
– WCK (Dominica)
– The Bouyon Assembly (Dominica: Rohie, Ridge, Pudaz, Kenny G, Quan, DJ MJ, Little Boy, Faithi “Bouyon Barbie,” and Ebony Empress; Guadeloupe: Jixels and Shanika)
– First Serenade Band (Dominica)
– Gordon Henderson (Dominica)
– Ophelia Marie (Dominica)
– Lynford John (Dominica)
– Joé Dwét Filé (Haiti/France)
– Kes The Band (Trinidad & Tobago)
– Spice (Jamaica)
– Vybez Kartel (Jamaica)

Night Three: The Grand Finale — Sunday, October 26
A spectacular closing featuring regional icons and international chart-toppers:

– Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
– Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons (Trinidad & Tobago)
– Extasy Band (Dominica)
– Ezra “Da Fun Machine” (St. Lucia)
– Kassav (Guadeloupe & Martinique)
– Michele Henderson (Dominica)
– Elisha Benoit (Dominica)
– Trilla G (Dominica)
– Nice (Dominica)
– Reo (Dominica)
– Shelly & Signal Band (Dominica)

-Kehlani (USA)

Meanwhile, in a previous statement the show’s Organizers stated:

“The World Creole Music Festival, first held in 1997, has grown into one of the Caribbean’s leading cultural events. It celebrates Creole music in all its forms—zouk, bouyon, kompa, reggae, dancehall, soca, afrobeat, and more—while promoting regional unity and artistic innovation.

Fans, visitors and culture enthusiasts are encouraged to plan an extended stay—whether for a few days or a full two weeks—to soak in the festival atmosphere, enjoy fringe events before and after the main stage performances, explore Dominica’s breathtaking attractions and experience its warm island hospitality.

For more information and ticket purchases, visit www.dominicafestivals.com and follow Dominica Festivals on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for ongoing updates and exclusive festival content.”

The special commemorative  theme for the event will be: “Global Echoes of the Nature Island: Celebrating 25 Years of Creole Music, Magic, and Memories.”