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International stars and some of the Caribbean’s premier dancers come together for three performances at Frank Collymore Hall
For two nights next week, the stage of Frank Collymore Hall will become a meeting place for some of the world’s finest dancers and some of the Caribbean’s most exciting talent as Amalgamation: An Evening of Dance comes to Barbados. Presented by the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) in collaboration with ...
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Amalgamation Hosted by National Cultural Foundation and Plié for the Arts
Experience an extraordinary celebration of dance as Amalgamation comes to Barbados, presented by the National Cultural Foundation Barbados and Plié for the Arts. Featuring performances by acclaimed artists from Complexions Contemporary Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and The Caribbean Collective—an ensemble of some of the Caribbean’s premier dancers—this is ...
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Vocal Workshops Underway as Richard Stoute Contest Marks 50 Years
Peformers across Barbados who dream of being on stage are being encouraged to chase that opportunity, as registration continues for the 2026 Richard Stoute Contest, which celebrates a significant milestone this year – its 50th anniversary. Registration is open until Friday, August 28, 2026, giving performers of all ages the ...
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Flow 5G Plus Grand Kadooment Powered by TV8 Results
The National Cultural Foundation is pleased to announced the results of the 2026 Flow 5G Plus Grand Kadooment Powered by TV8 Resuls Tabulated by PricewaterhouseCoopers SRL Advertising Position Name of Band Band Leader Portrayal Gold – – – Silver – – – Bronze – – – HIV/AIDS Position Name of ...
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2026 Tune of The Crop Winners
The National Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Tune Of The Crop. The results are as follows: Artiste songs Totals Mikey Like uh Bajan 14 Leadpipe Dah Wuh She Get 13 Shaquille After All 12 The Tune Of De Crop prize money has been increased ...
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AI-Generated Videos Are Not Authentic Grand Kadooment Coverage
Public urged to rely on official sources for accurate representations of Barbados’ premier cultural festival The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is aware of videos circulating on YouTube and other digital platforms which use artificial intelligence-generated imagery to depict Barbados’ Grand Kadooment. Some of these videos are presented using titles, descriptions ...
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Pearly Is Ready for Crop Over: Latest Update Lets Barbadians Track Grand Kadooment Bands Live and Send Their Vibe to the Broadcast
First-of-its-kind integrated carnival experience brings together live band tracking, proximity information, band profiles and real-time audience reactions Tomorrow, Grand Kadooment spectators will be able to follow the bands along the parade route live, see how far away the action is and send their support directly into the live broadcast experience ...
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NCF celebrates Barbados’ 60th Anniversary with a magazine of Festivals.
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has launched its 2026 edition of its BANJA magazine in celebration of Barbados’ 60th Anniversary of Independence, offering readers a vibrant journey through the festivals that have shaped the nation’s cultural identity over the past six decades. The 60-page publication, subtitled Sweet 60: Six Decades ...
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The Sailor’s Valentine at Crop Over 2026
The Sailors Valentine heritage craft has been confirmed as being developed in Barbados in the mid-1800’s likely as an entrepreneurial response to a growing market of sailors looking for gifts to take back home to their loved ones. Based on Barbados’ position as the most easterly of the Caribbean isles, ...
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