Masicka, one of dancehall’s most consistent hitmakers from Jamaica and American R&B singer Kehlani, will join the line-up for the 25th Edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) scheduled to take place from October 24 to 26, 2025 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium.
The special commemorative theme for the event will be: “Global Echoes of the Nature Island: Celebrating 25 Years of Creole Music, Magic, and Memories.”
According to a recent press release from the CEO of Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) Marva Williams, this edition highlights a fusion of musical talent and cultural pride, showcasing performances by regional icons, local legends, and international stars over three nights.
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)
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.”
Wait nuh why allyou have Burning Flames on Friday Night???
Flames should come like on Saturday night Sunday morning so people cannot go Church!!!
last time Marn remember Fames being there was when they had to stop jamming because dem Catholics wanted to start ringing their Bell to call them Sheeple to congregate!!!
Allyou must not have Good-head to not make Flames the Headliner!!!
Soe what time so allyou gonna have flames Come on doe do pepple dat yeh cause Last year I boss a lash and told allyou to bring flames!!!
I also told allyou to Bring Small Axe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GilJvXndKo&list=RD_GilJvXndKo&start_radio=1 and Grand Masters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e8XVMELnSU&list=RD-e8XVMELnSU&start_radio=1 allyou doe listening going all the Way Jamaica to get some nonsense for people enough Dancehall man Mistadem doesn’t play not one song,,,
why allyou keep bringing them same Dominican Bands year after year???
Thought this was a…
I am still appalled that Tessianne Chin has never been invited to perform at any Creole Festival this far. Also, what ever happened to our very own Cool Session Brass. I’ve been doing for over 35yrs so I’m not just talking for myself. It’s time the artist selectors get it right. They need to think of the patrons and not of themselves.
With all these artists, example 13 on night two, I hope the Organizers have in place the logistics and manpower to get these artists on the sage smoothly and on time to carry out their act as was agreed upon in their contract. This is a mammoth undertaking which can have a positive or negative impact on the performers and also the audience.
@Gary
Stop staying in you little coocoon and talk.
Offer your help. Lazy.
You know, I always say partisan Politics can do strange things to the mind. The intent of your reply to my comment is not based on the thoughtful, genuine observation I made, you have other motives it’s reflected in your silly language. When you say quote, I should offer help that is so superficial. The people at the Discover Dominica or the Festival commission do not need my help, I can tell you they do read and listen to constructive feedback and observations from the public that’s how they improve, businesses do it, they ask their customers for feedback.
Now, there are people on this forum who make comments and say ludicrous things regarding The Event, you never respond questioning them for what was written, so long for your cynical comment