Last Updated on December 27, 2023, 3:18 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Kitts and Nevis National Festival Committee (SKNNCC) has proudly presented the outstanding results of the Jeowert and Road March competition during Sugar Mas52.
The large category of J’ouvert Troupes .
- The Red Devils took first place with an impressive total of 229 points.
- Chattabox Jouvert and Extreme Jouvert placed first and second with qualifying prizes of $20,000 and earned $15,000 and $10,000
Small J’ouvert Troupes category
- The Small Ax Band Jouvert Warriors emerged victorious with an exceptional score of 301 points, walking away with a $6,000 prize.
- Fantasy Jouvert and GM Addicks taking first and second place respectively, received $4,000 and recognition for their entertaining performance.
Road March competition
The road walk competition lived up to the hype, incorporating upbeat music that captured the essence of Sugar Mas52.
The predominantly play-based streetwalk criteria of popularity or the number of times they play on the road while partying
Little Ax Band learned unusual values for a road march, including:
- The prestigious Road March title.
- Earning 816 points and a $20,000 prize. The Grand Masters Band took second place with their hit “Happy.”
- Collecting 751 points and $15,000 in prize money.
Despite being the most popular and most played song of the Sugar Mas52 Carnival Period, so far, the Nu Vibes Band could only secure third place with their most popular music it’s sharp on “Ken and Barbie,” collecting 740 points and a $10,000 prize pool.
preview of the event
Judging Format and Criteria
Each contender’s 5-minute performance was meticulously scored by three judges at each point, with a comprehensive 100-point system that appraises performance, music, lyrics, and crowd response.
Performance 40 points
- presentation 25
- Rendition 15
Music 20 points
- Arrangement 5 points
- Melody 5 points
- Quality of Sound 5 points
- Originality 5 points
Lyrics 15
- Wordcraft – 5 points
- Content – 5 points
- Creativity 5 points
- Crowd response 25 points
Time frame and Judging Parameters
The contenders had a single round to impress the judges and the crowd, which took place between the prime Carnival hours of 6-10 am.
To maintain the integrity of the competition, independent DJs were not permitted to influence the scoring in any way, ensuring that the points were awarded strictly based on the contenders’ performances.
Anthony Morris covers stories related to politics and regional developments. His in-depth reporting about governance and reforms makes him stand out in regional journalism, with a deep analysis of political trends and their impact on Caribbean communities.
