Soca Superstar Machel Montano to Headline Antigua’s Melting Pot

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Michael Montano

The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission has announced that Trinidadian soca icon Machel Montano will headline this year’s Melting Pot, a staple event during the annual Carnival celebrations.

The announcement came Thursday night during the reveal of the Queen of Carnival contestants, where festivals officials shared that Montano’s appearance will honor local soca diva Claudette Peters, who is celebrating 25 years in the entertainment industry.

Montano, who recently dominated Trinidad’s Carnival with his road march hit “Pardy” and other popular tracks like “Truth,” has built a massive following among soca enthusiasts.

The decorated artist also currently holds the title of reigning Chutney Monarch and has accumulated dozens of soca crowns throughout his illustrious career.

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He last performed in Antigua at the “One Nation Concert” in 2023.

In addition to Montano and Peters herself, the commission has confirmed that Triple K and Tian Winter will also perform at the event, with more artist announcements expected in the coming weeks.

The Melting Pot will take place on July 31st at Carnival City, promising to be one of the highlights of this year’s festival season.

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Comments (10)

  • Rhea April 11, 2025, 6:48 AM

    It’s about to go down!!!! Itz a vibe!!!! WHO’s READY TO PARRRRDAYYYYYTT
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf April 11, 2025, 6:50 AM

    Looks like an awesome year for Antiguas Carnival!
    Reply
  • Rochelle April 11, 2025, 7:55 AM

    I never get why we pay these foreign artist all these money to come and perform on our stages for 20 minutes. We already have top star local artist. I mean i never been a person for carnival but I see this as ridiculousness. Cause other people are not getting paid for thier dedicated services.
    Reply
    • Unruly One April 11, 2025, 9:17 AM

      Because people have varied interests Rochelle. You don’t want to eat the same thing everyday do you!
      Reply
  • Soca Lover April 11, 2025, 8:58 AM

    Machel Montano in Antigua? YES! This will be a show to remember. Can’t wait for the Melting Pot! And honoring Claudette Peters? Perfect combination.
    Reply
  • food4thought April 11, 2025, 9:00 AM

    Trinidad’s finest meets Antigua’s finest! What a treat to have Machel Montano headlining and celebrating Claudette Peters’ 25 years in the game. Let’s get ready for some serious vibes at Carnival this year. Itz A Vibe
    Reply
  • Devorn Carter April 11, 2025, 9:03 AM

    It’s wonderful to see the collaboration between legends like Machel Montano and Claudette Peters. It’s a moment of celebration for the soca community and for all of us who’ve grown up with their music. Looking forward to this performance. Antigua Carnival is taking it to new levels. Let’s not sleep on melting pot. It’s A Vibe
    Reply
  • Itz A Vibe April 11, 2025, 9:07 AM

    Machel Montano, Triple K, Tian Winter, Claudette Peters. This is an event that cannnot be held at the Antigua Recreation Ground. We need more space to misbehave!
    Reply
    • Lilia April 12, 2025, 10:45 AM

      So tell me antigua.news. What turns on that?
      Reply
  • Ridim April 11, 2025, 3:29 PM

    Let the party begin. Marshal.never lost his rythum. Still sexy as ever. Soca animal
    Reply

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