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Pic O De Crop Finals 2026

Nation Crop Over: Pic O De Crop Finals under way

Welcome to coverage of the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, under way at National Botanical Gardens. Contestant No. 1 Quon is up and patrons are still filing into the venue.

Nation Crop Over: Quon

Former monarch Quon, performing Codes, got a good reception from the audience at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Quon interview

Quon spoke with the media backstage after his performance of Codes at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: J.Diamond

J.Diamond performing Teacher’s Tale at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: J.Diamond interview

Debutante J.Diamond spoke with the media backstage after her performance of Teacher’s Tale at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Raheem

Raheem performing Triggers at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Raheem interview

Raheem spoke with the media backstage after his performance of Triggers at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Mr. Blood

Reigning monarch Mr Blood delivers Ain’t Leaving at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Mr. Blood interview

Monarch Mr Blood spoke with the media backstage after his performance of Ain’t Leaving at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Queen T

Queen T performing Emotional Intelligence at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Queen T interview

Queen T spoke with the media backstage after his performance of Emotional Intelligence at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Tae

Tae performing Blame Game at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Tae interview

Tae spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after her performance of Blame Game at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Tae interview

Tae spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after her performance of Blame Game at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Skung Yung

Skung Yung performing I Had A Dream at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Skung Yung interview

Skung Yung spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of I Had A Dream at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Niqa

Niqa performing Don’t You Think That’s A Crime at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Niqa interview

Niqa spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after her performance of Don’t You Think That’s A Crime at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: iWeb

Former monarch iWeb brought down the curtain on the first half with Colours in B at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: iWeb interview

iWeb spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of Colours in B at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: First half pics are in

Members of the audience name their top performers after the first half of the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Sir Ruel

Sir Ruel performs Home Don’t Feel Like Home at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Sir Ruel interview

Sir Ruel spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of Home Don’t Fell Like Home at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens

Nation Crop Over: Colin Spencer

Colin Spencer performs Obedient Colin at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Colin Spencer interview

Colin Spencer spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of Obedient Colin at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Chrystal

Chrystal performs AI Gine Win De Crown at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Chrystal interview

Chrystal spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after her performance of AI Gine Win De Crown at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Kid Site

Kid Site performs Talk Like Mia at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Kid Site interview

Kid Site spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of Talk Like Mia at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: AC

AC performs Legends From The Grave at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: AC interview

Adrian Clarke spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of Legends From The Grave at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Yahandje

Yahandje performs Chain Reaction at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Yahandje interview

Yahandje spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after her performance of Chain Reaction at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Billboard

Billboard performs Blame Game at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Billboard interview

Billboard spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of Blame Game at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Jamal Slocombe

Jamal Slocombe performs Talk Bout Dat at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Jamal Slocombe interview

Jamal Slocombe spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of Talk Bout Dat at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: De Announcer

De Announcer performs The People’s King at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: De Announcer interview

De Announcer spoke with Shawn Greene backstage after his performance of The People’s King at the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens.

Nation Crop Over: Positions four to two

Results – The 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens. Fourth – Mr Blood (Ain’t Leaving) Third – iWeb (Colours in B) Second – Kid Site (Talk Like Mia)

Nation Crop Over: AC wins calypso crown

Adrian “AC” Clarke wins the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, at National Botanical Gardens, with the immensely popular Legends From The Grave. He is joined on stage by fellow performers from Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Limited De Big Show calypso tent.

People's Monarch 2026

Nation Crop Over: Shaquille is still People’s Monarch

Shaquille GFG successfully defended his title in the Starcom Network Flow People’s Monarch.
The results were announced moments ago, with Shaquille earning 56 per cent of the vote for After All. Leadpipe, who is under the same management, was second with Dah Wuh She get. The song, in collaboration with Skinny Fabulous and Decibel, placed second in the Party Monarch, earning $50 000. Shaquille earned another $15 000 today and Leadpipe $4 000.

Video by Shanice King

Nation Crop Over: Leadpipe runner-up in People’s Monarch

Despite placing second in the Starcom Flow People’s Monarch Competition, Leadpipe was in great spirits because Shaquille, the winner, is from the same Livewire Entertainment camp.

Video by Shanice King

Nation Crop Over: Overcoming personal challenges to be People’s Monarch

Shaquille was not sure if he would be releasing music for this Crop Over season as the family faced some challenges.
It was a late decision, but a rewarding one for the 2026 Starcom Flow People’s Monarch.

Video by Shanice King

Party Monarch 2026

Two crowns, one stage — every performance from the National Botanical Gardens.

Attendees Ready for Banks Party Monarch action

De Announcer looks ahead to Banks Party Monarch

Mr Blood performs “Crop Over Forever” at Party Monarch

Mr Blood reflects after Sweet Soca performance

Saddis performs“Skyfall” in Sweet Soca Category

Aza performs “Soca Heaven” in Sweet Soca Category

Aza speaks after first Party Monarch performance

Party Monarch crowd brings energy to National Botanical Gardens

Khiomal shares inspiration behind “Back To When”

Ross performs “Come and Go” in Sweet Soca category

Ross spoke on his “Come and Go” performance

SugahRhe and Freshie perform“Show Me Uh Motion”

SugahRhe and Freshie spoke on Sweet Soca performance as duo

Mikey Mercer performs “Real Feters”

Mikey Mercer speaks on Sweet Soca performance

Skung Yung performs “Chemistry”

Skung Yung spoke on his Sweet Soca performance

Power Soca segment under way at Party Monarch

Mikey performs Like Ah Bajan at Party Monarch

Lil Rick performs Best Ting at Party Monarch

Nikita performs Extraordinary at Party Monarch

Mr Blood performs Include Me at Party Monarch

Walkes performs Roadway at Party Monarch

Shanta Prince at Party Monarch

Shaquille performs Afterall at Party Monarch

Roof Deck Symphony performs Pass De Glass at Party Monarch

Walkes delivers Roadway

Mikey Mercer speaks on Power Soca performance

Lil Rick speaks after “Best Ting” performance

Nikita shares inspiration behind “Extraordinary” performance

Mr Blood speaks after second Party Monarch performance

Shaquille GFG speaks after “Afterall” performance

Roof Deck Symphony speaks after first Monarch performance

Mikey wins Sweet Soca

Mikey wins Party Monarch double

A king is crowned

Party Monarch King Mikey

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Crop Over trivia challenges patrons on their knowledge of the festival. Prizes to be won.

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Nation Crop Over: Fete Chaser Episode 6

It was a looooong weekend and we could not cram everything in one programme. Fete Chaser is back with UV Vibe – the pink party – and Soca On The Hill. Look for Part 1 which features The Reunion, Splash and Platinum Soca.

Nation Crop Over: Fete Chaser Episode 5

There was a lot happening over the weekend, we could not put it all in one show. Fete Chaser made stops at The Reunion with Mikey, Splash and Platinum Soca. Stay tuned for part 2 which features UV Vibes and Soca on The Hill.

Nation Crop Over: Fete Chaser Episode 4

It’s an all new Fete Chaser featuring La Femme by Nikita and highlights from both days of the Tipsy Music Festival.

Nation Crop Over: Fete Chaser beach vibes

This week, Fete Chaser is all about the vibes at Beach House Breakfast, held at Copacabana.

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Nation Crop Over: Fete Chaser pops in at Dis Is Rick

Fete Chaser this week takes you into the heart of Fete With the Saints and Dis Is Rick. Look for a brand new show next week. Coverage brought to you by Dasani and Schweppes.

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Nation Crop Over: Fete Chaser returns with Awaken

We are back with the first episode of Fete Chaser for Crop Over 2026. Host Tre Greaves spoke with several patrons, including drummer Renaldo “Naldo” Griffith, who were taking in all the action at Awaken – the breakfast fete, held at the National Botanical Gardens.

Venus In Focus - Nation News Crop Over Central

Venues In Focus highlights some of the major venues for some of this year’s Crop Over events.

BRIDGETOWN IS ONE OF BARBADOS’ PREMIERE CROP OVER VENUES – Venues In Focus Episode 4

In this episode of Venues In Focus feature the nation’s capital, Bridgetown.

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Pic-O-De-Crop shift – Venues In Focus – Ep 3

Today, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) announced the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM would be held at CARIFESTA House, Waterford on July 31, instead of Kensington Oval. The State Funeral for late National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, will be held at the Oval two days prior and the NCF said the short interval between the two events was not enough time to do both to the standard each demanded. A Nation team asked members of the public how they felt about the switch.

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Botanical Gardens – Venues In Focus – Ep 2

Shawn Greene visits another major Crop Over venue at Waterford.

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IS CARIFESTA HOUSE THE BEST VENUE FOR CROP OVER?! Venues In Focus – Ep 1

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Queens of the Crop allows us to get up close and personal with some of the festival’s outstanding female queens and contributors.

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A legacy-meets-now series featuring past and present winners of Pic-O-De-Crop. These interviews delve into artistry, lyrical strength, and how calypso continues to shape the culture.

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BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF
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Get access to major bands as we explore costume creation, production, and energy inside the band houses.

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