As the World Creole Festival will celebrate 25 years, preparations are moving forward smoothly.

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.

In keeping with the jubilee year, additional features will be added to give patrons an extra special experience.

This edition highlights a fusion of musical talent and cultural pride, showcasing performances by regional icons, local legends, and international stars over three nights. The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) stated that the emphasis will be on Creole identity and Caribbean musical excellence.

Ultra-VIP stations will feature massage and make-up sections.

Organizers are inviting residents from Antigua and Barbuda to participate in the October 24 to 26 mega event.

“Join us in Dominica. Our island of untamed beauty, vibrant beauty and Caribbean hospitality,” Discover Dominica Authority’s Caribbean Executive Marketing Director Makeera George said at the World Creole Festival Launch in Antigua on Wednesday.

It is arguably one of the biggest line-ups for the festival with over 40 artistes set to hit the stage.

Along with headliners Vybz Kartel, the Original Burning Flames will be performing as well.

The Burning Flames will perform on Night one of the three-day festival while the World Boss will take to the stage on Night 2.

Both nights begin at 8pm.

The festival will open with an evening of tributes to the pioneers and influential figures who have shaped Caribbean music.

This evening is dubbed ‘Fire & Foundation’.

Alongside the Burning Flames, TK International, Halibut, Nu Look, Steel Pulse, Gilles Fontaine, Midnight Groovers, Romain Virgo and Masicka will take to the stage.

Fast forward a day later to ‘Creole Carnival’, an energetic display of Creole expression and cross-Caribbean vibrancy.

Asa Banton, WCK, The Bouyon Assembly (Rohie, Ridge, Pudaz, Kenny G, Quan, DJ MJ, Little Boy, Faithi “Bouyon Barbie,” and Ebony Empress; Guadeloupe: Jixels and Shanika), First Serenade Band, Gordon Henderson, Ophelia Marie, Lynford John, Joe’ Dwet File, Kes the Band and Spice will perform.

While on the grand finale evening, starting at 5pm, Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage, R&B star Kehlani, Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons, Extasy Band, Ezra “Da Fun Machine”, Kassav, Michele Henderson, Elisha Benoit, Trilla G, Nice, Reo and Shelly & Signal Band will close the show.

Night 1 and Night 3 tickets are $200EC or $77US while Night 2 is $300EC or $115US.

Season tickets are $600EC or $230US.

VVIP tickets are already sold out.

Presently, a handful of Tier Two Ultra VIP and Tier Four PVIP are available. For additional information on prices visit www.dominicafestivals.com

Hundreds are expected to flock Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau for the three-day celebration held under the special commemorative theme “Global Echoes of the Nature Island: Celebrating 25 Years of Creole Music, Magic, and Memories.”