Archer eyes bigger role for creative sector beyond Crop Over Shamar Blunt05/07/2026072 views Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, Senator Shane Archer, wants the creative sector in Barbados transformed into a year-round economic engine. His… Read more
NCF revives return of Large Mas’ to Crop Over Barbados Today21/06/20260291 views The National Cultural Foundation is moving to restimulate the tradition of large masquerade costumes within the Crop Over Festival, with six new large costumes selected for production across key thematic… Read more
Party Monarch return draws strong response from entertainers Shamar Blunt03/06/20260192 views More than 220 entries have been submitted for the revived Party Monarch competition, underscoring strong demand for the platform’s return and signalling a competitive Crop Over season ahead. The National… Read more
‘Funding needed’ to restore Kings and Queens to Crop Over spectacle Shamar Blunt01/06/2026045 views Restoring the iconic Kings and Queens of the Bands to Crop Over will depend heavily on increased financial support, according to a senior masquerader, as mas’ industry players seek to… Read more
BAM: Sponsorship critical for smaller bands Shamar Blunt28/05/2026016 views The private sector is being urged to provide greater support to smaller masquerade bands as Barbados’ premier summer festival continues to grow and evolve. Vice-president of the Barbados Association of… Read more
Flow increases sponsorship for Grand Kadooment Shamar Blunt28/05/2026048 views The Flow Grand Kadooment powered by TV8 was officially launched on Thursday, with title sponsor Flow Barbados announcing a significant increase in its investment in this year’s Crop Over season.… Read more
Govt opens Crop Over events to private sector as Cohobblopot returns Shamar Blunt18/04/20260626 views Government is opening key Crop Over events to private sector involvement as part of a new approach aimed at boosting innovation, production quality and global reach, while preserving the cultural… Read more
Zulu promises elevated experience for Crop Over Shamar Blunt07/04/20260440 views Zulu International has promised to deliver a “true Crop Over experience” as the band marks a decade on the road this festival season. Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Nadesha Fagan made… Read more
Garrett defends Monde Mas amid foreign investment concerns Shamar Blunt05/04/20260949 views Managing Director and founder of Monde Mas, Corey Garrett, is pushing back against concerns over foreign involvement in the new Crop Over band, insisting it remains “100 per cent Bajan”… Read more
Night of creative brilliance at Crop Over awards Barbados Today25/10/2025024 views Barbados’ cultural heartbeat pulsed vibrantly at the Pelican Lifestyle Centre on Thursday evening as artists, musicians and designers gathered for a glittering celebration of the Crop Over Awards ceremony. The… Read more