One Nation Musical Festival Draws Thousands on Opening Night

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Cabinet Commends Ambassador Elizabeth McKhoul and Team for Outstanding One Nation Music Festival
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Night one of the country’s One Nation Musical Festival appears to have been a success with thousands of patrons filling the Antigua Recreation Grounds last night.

Regional support was evident as Dominican and St. Lucian flags could be seen flying high in the crowd.

One of the highlights of the night was Prime Minister Gaston Browne in his persona “Gassy Dread” gracing the stage with Jamaican artist Mr. Vegas.

The lineup featured Jamaican dancehall sensation Masicka, who delivered slow versions of many of his hits. Jamaican reggae artist Capleton, known as ‘The Fireman,’ brought authentic heat to the stage.

Jamaican reggae artist Christopher Martin demonstrated why he’s considered a “Big Deal,” while Jamaican-American singer-songwriter Gramps Morgan added his distinctive flavour to the show.

Signal Band out of Dominica brought their electric hyper bouyon energy, changing up the pace of the night.

Local artists Tian Winter, Claudette Peters, and Burning Flames Band also delivered impressive performances.

Day two is expected to be equally spectacular with headliner Tasha Cobbs Leonard, along with Naromi Raine, Samuel Medas, Johnmark Wiggan, Rashid Walker, Minister Beverly Danvers, Richie Pelle, Madelyn and Dunamis Worship, Melonnie Sadler, and Antiguan Psalmist Robyn beginning at 5pm.

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Comments (10)

  • Cherry-ann January 11, 2026, 12:13 PM

    I hope you guys can pay your bills after
    Reply
  • Ash January 11, 2026, 12:33 PM

    Great revenue stream. Vendors made a mint
    Reply
    • Sweet Pea January 11, 2026, 8:49 PM

      Looooooooookkkkkkkkk attttttttttttttt peopleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
      Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan January 11, 2026, 2:31 PM

    Looooooooookkkkkkkkk attttttttttttttt peopleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    Reply
  • Tromos January 11, 2026, 5:29 PM

    Yes iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    Reply
  • Ratid January 11, 2026, 5:47 PM

    Watxh people beg for tickets. All ministers phones blowing up!
    Reply
  • Apex Jones January 11, 2026, 8:23 PM

    And Gassy Dread was the best part
    Reply
  • Jenny January 12, 2026, 9:18 AM

    Not poor antiguans crying they never have money but well dress up and weave up iN oNE NATION
    Reply
  • Josia January 12, 2026, 9:20 AM

    Night one was electric! Seeing “Gassy Dread” on stage with Mr. Vegas was priceless.
    Reply
  • Saint January 12, 2026, 10:26 AM

    That was a great turnout overall. Till the next time of course
    Reply

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