Thousands Pack Rising Sun Grounds for ABLP’s Red and Reddy Concert

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Hundreds attended the ABLP’s Red and Reddy concert in Rising Sun Grounds (photo courtesy Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party)

Thousands of supporters turned out Saturday night as the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) hosted its Red and Reddy Concert, staging a major show of support just days before the country heads to the polls on April 30 for the general election.

photo by Wayne Mariette

Rising Sun Grounds was transformed into a sea of red as supporters gathered for the free concert, which mixed political energy with entertainment in the final stretch of the campaign. The event featured performances from top regional and local acts, including Masicka, Sizzla, Burning Flames, Destra Garcia, Asa Bantan, Claudette Peters and Tian Winter.

photo by Wayne Mariette

Supporters waved flags, danced and sang late into the night as the event served as both a celebration and a political rally, reinforcing momentum for the ruling party heading into election week.

The concert comes ahead of what the ABLP is billing as a massive “megacade” today, with drivers from across the island expected to take part in a large motorcade in support of the party. Organizers anticipate a strong turnout as supporters travel around the island in a final push before voters cast their ballots.

photo by Wayne Mariette

The weekend activities form part of a broader campaign drive by the ABLP as political activity intensifies in the final days before the general election, with both parties making their closing appeals to voters.

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Comments (11)

  • Anonymous April 26, 2026, 10:30 AM

    We’re not going to talk about the gunshots and fighting that took place last night??????? I think that’s actual news!
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  • Anonymous April 26, 2026, 10:33 AM

    Hundreds? This writer has to be joking. There were thousands of people.
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  • Cleer April 26, 2026, 10:58 AM

    Wow which ended in gun shots after midnight. Sad
    Reply
  • Nelly April 26, 2026, 4:03 PM

    I didnt even know antigua had so many people
    Reply
  • Jenny April 26, 2026, 5:05 PM

    It was a great concert. Excluding the gunshots.
    Reply
  • Glen April 26, 2026, 6:38 PM

    Destra was drinking goat water. She seem to be having fun
    Reply
  • Melanie April 26, 2026, 8:55 PM

    Cant lie. That was a crowd!
    Reply
  • Tromos April 27, 2026, 6:59 AM

    That was a massive show…until next elections
    Reply
  • Kendra April 27, 2026, 9:46 AM

    Alot of money spent on this show. Sizzla is not small fish. Destra you have to pay alot. Assa Banton same way. Let us hope that the thousands who were there dancing and prancing have food to eat tomorrow
    Reply
  • Dole April 27, 2026, 4:31 PM

    Aye SIZZLE was lit
    Reply
  • Ryan Wedding April 27, 2026, 4:44 PM

    Yes that was peoplllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    Reply

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