The St Kitts Music Festival is more than just a concert – its impacts bleed through and influence everyday life in the two-island federation state. This was the message of the Festival’s organisers on Friday when they convened a press conference in anticipation of the June 2025 event.
The first of the panel of speakers was Melnecia Marshall, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the St Kitts Tourism Authority. She underscored that to visit the island for the music festival means more than just enjoying the show. Rather, visitors are invited to take the country and its people’s hospitality in with open arms. “We invite our visitors, not only to enjoy the festival but to immerse themselves in our history, explore our breathtaking landscapes and experience the warmth of our hospitality,” she said.
St Kitts-Nevis was named Caribbean Cruise Destination of the Year and Caribbean Adventure Destination of the Year in Caribbean Journal’s 2025 edition. This fact, Marshall adds, is part of the St. Kitts experience as visitors will enjoy breathtaking natural beauty.
“With a backdrop of stunning vistas and endless adventures, the St Kitts Music Festival delivers unmatched value, bringing together a dynamic mix of artists that captivate and inspire audiences from around the world. It is our shining example of what happens when passion meets purpose,” she added.
Allister Williams, Chair of the St Kitts Music Festival Planning Committee, notes that ensuring the lineup of artistes exhibits a balance of both established and up-and-coming performers. This variety, he assures, will enhance the experience. “We are excited to present an exceptional lineup of talent, featuring both emerging artists and established icons. Our stages will be alive with diverse sounds and resonate with an audience from all walks of life…together, we are not merely organising a festival but cultivating a vibrant ecosystem in which creativity can flourish,” he said.
The Festival lineup, which comprises world-recognised artistes like Ayra Starr and Caribbean mainstays like Patrice Roberts, also contributes to the livelihoods of everyday citizens. This, as Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson adds, depicts the economic viability of the festival.
“The St Kitts Music Festival is an economic powerhouse. For years, this festival has sustained our people during what is traditionally the shoulder period of the tourism season. Since the closure of the sugar industry in 2005, our mission has been clear: to positively transform lives – the lives of you, the citizens of our beautiful federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.”
The event takes place from June 26 to 28 2025 and tickets are now live at https://stkittsmusicfestival.com.
