Castries, Saint Lucia, July 24, 2025 — XUVO Carnival has officially brought the curtains down on what is being hailed as one of the most spectacular and culturally resonant seasons in recent memory. With over 2,300 revelers storming the streets under the banner of the Isle of Angels, XUVO emerged as the largest band on the road for Saint Lucia Carnival 2025, igniting the cityscape with celestial energy, commanding visuals, and artistic storytelling that fused tradition with modern revelry.
At the heart of XUVO’s 2025 triumph is an impressive awards sweep that speaks to the band’s creative depth, logistical precision, and cultural integrity. Among the accolades for 2025 are:
1st Runner-Up Band of the Year
Best Portrayal – 1st Place
Mas on the Move – 1st Place
Section of the Year – “Angele: The Ghost of Mas Past” – 1st Place
Best Designed Band – 2nd Place
Spirit of the Year – 2nd Place
King of the Bands – 2nd Place
(“Ghost of Mas Past, Spirit of Mas Future”)
Queen of the Bands – 3rd Place
(“Celeste: The Angel of Twilight”)
Individual of the Year – 3rd Place
King of the Bands – 4th Place
(“ANTI: The Angel of Rebellion”)
Beyond the road, XUVO’s signature events like Ca Va—the sunrise breakfast fête—drew massive turnouts and left patrons already clamoring for next year’s tickets. The band’s curated experience calendar was a masterclass in blending high-energy entertainment with cultural narrative and artistic purpose.
At the core of this achievement is a young, energetic, passionate, and fiercely committed team. From creatives and cultural producers to logistics crews and on-the-ground coordinators, the XUVO family moved as one, demonstrating the discipline, resilience, and shared vision required to execute a carnival experience of this magnitude.
“Carnival for us at team Xuvo is more than spectacle; it is identity, memory, and movement,” Maier Sifflet, one of three band directors noted. “We set out to remind Saint Lucia and the world that the roots of our mas run deep.”
True to that vision, XUVO boldly reintroduced traditional cultural expressions into their road presentation, an intentional and moving gesture that resonated across generations. Highlights included:
A live steel pan ensemble opening the band’s parade
Graceful performances by the Helen Folk Dancers
A powerful King portrayal that bridged eras through historical costuming and narrative-based performance
“These elements weren’t mere additions, but were in fact statements. They underscored XUVO’s belief that the future of Carnival is stronger when anchored in the richness of its past,” noted Lamar Sifflet, another band director.
As the dust settles and the music fades, XUVO extends heartfelt gratitude to its sponsors, partners, and supporters whose steadfast backing enabled this bold, beautiful season. Their support fortified XUVO’s unwavering commitment to quality—across design, production, experience, and message.
Carnival 2025 may be over, but the echo of the Angels still rings, and in true XUVO fashion, the call to rise, revel, and reimagine continues.
