Soca star Machel Montano performing at UWI St. Augustine Fete 2017 #LC | YaadStar Media | Facebook

Watching Machel Montano move through Carnival 2026 feels like watching a masterclass in visibility, discipline, and intention. Forty years in the business, 11 Road March titles tied with the legendary Lord Kitchener — and now the chase for number 12. This isn’t about taking away from any other artist in the game. Competition keeps the culture alive. But when you study how someone shows up — from schools to radio tours, from trucks to concerts, from mentoring new talent to connecting directly wit

35K views · 1.1K reactions | First band show of the season at CIC last night and the energy was incredible 🔥🙌!!! The vibe of that audience was everything. Thank you for jumping, dancing and singing to the top of your voices. I left it ALL on the stage 🎙️Cuz last year was good but …..THIS. WAS. THE. ENCORE!!! Big up the Fete with the Saints family, my Monk Dancers, @oneateam, and my whole crew ❤️!!! #Encore #MachelMontano #Soca #Soca2026 #Carnival 🎥 @nhproductionstt | Machel Montano | Faceboo