World-Class Performers, Caribbean Comedy, Music, Jazz and Dance Set to Ignite the Aleeze Convention Center on October 17
Get ready for a night St. Maarten will be talking about long after the final curtain!
The 38th Annual SUNSHINE Awards is coming to St. Maarten on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and the Aleeze Convention Center is about to become the stage for an extraordinary celebration of Caribbean entertainment, culture, music, comedy, dance and excellence. This will be far more than an awards ceremony. It will be a spectacular entertainment experience.
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An outstanding lineup of performers from across the Caribbean is preparing to take the SUNSHINE Awards stage, bringing together some of the region’s most exciting talents for one unforgettable night. With the stage set, the performers ready and the excitement building, St. Maarten is about to experience the SUNSHINE Awards like never before.
ERROL FABIEN & NIKKI CROSBY
THE CARIBBEAN’S COMEDY POWERHOUSE TAKES OVER THE SUNSHINE Awards STAGE!
If you think the SUNSHINE Awards is going to be a serious night of awards and speeches, think again! Get ready for Errol Fabien and Nikki Crosby—two of the Caribbean’s most popular and dynamic comedic personalities—who will take center stage as hosts of the 38th Annual SUNSHINE Awards. Their appeal extends far beyond the Caribbean. Errol and Nikki have built enthusiastic audiences in North America and Europe, bringing their distinctive Caribbean humor, personalities and infectious energy to audiences around the world. And now, they are bringing all of that energy to St. Maarten!
Known for their exceptional humorous timing, spontaneity, sharp wit and extraordinary ability to connect with an audience, Errol and Nikki have the rare gift of making people feel as though they are part of the show. With these two at the helm, anything can happen! Expect laughter. Expect surprises. Wonderfully unpredictable. And expect the kind of unscripted, spontaneous moments that become the stories people talk about long after the curtain comes down.
From the moment they walk onto the SUNSHINE Awards stage, Errol and Nikki will set the tone for an evening that promises to be filled with entertainment, excitement and unforgettable memories. Their chemistry and comedic energy will provide the perfect bridge between the extraordinary performances, the presentation of SUNSHINE Awards and the celebration of the evening’s distinguished honorees. And with an international audience that stretches from the Caribbean to North America and Europe, their appearance adds another powerful dimension to what is already a star-studded roster.
ST. MAARTEN, GET READY TO LAUGH! Because when Errol Fabien and Nikki Crosby take over the SUNSHINE Awards stage, you can expect the unexpected—and you can be certain of one thing: THE LAUGHTER WILL BE LOUD, THE ENERGY WILL BE HIGH, AND THE SUNSHINE Awards WILL BE SHINING! Errol and Nikki aren’t simply hosting the SUNSHINE Awards. They are bringing the party!
ST. MAARTEN’S MUSICAL POWERHOUSE — KING BEAU BEAU, KING TMO
& MIGHTY DOW!
THREE PERFORMERS. THREE DISTINCTIVE STYLES. ONE EXPLOSIVE SUNSHINE STAGE!
The SUNSHINE Awards will turn the spotlight on some of the Caribbean’s most exciting musical talents, with St. Maarten’s own King Beau Beau, and King TMO, joined by the legendary Mighty Dow, who will bring his unforgettable 1986 mega hit back to the stage.
This is where local pride, Caribbean energy and musical nostalgia collide!
KING BEAU BEAU will bring the unmistakable sound and spirit of St. Maarten to the SUNSHINE Awards stage. With his distinctive artistry, infectious energy and connection to the island’s audience, Beau Beau is ready to represent his home turf and give the SUNSHINE Awards a performance worthy of the occasion. King Beau Beau understands that great entertainment is more than singing a song—it is about creating an experience. He reads the crowd, builds the excitement, commands the moment, and transforms the stage into his own musical playground. His powerful delivery and magnetic personality create an atmosphere that is impossible to ignore and difficult to sit still through.
KING TMO will turn up the energy even further. With his dynamic stage presence and powerful performance style, King TMO is ready to ignite the audience and have the Aleeze Convention Center feeling the rhythm. When the King steps onto the SUNSHINE Award stage, expect the energy to rise—and expect the audience to rise with it! He brings the fire, he brings the rhythm, he brings the excitement—and he leaves his unmistakable signature on every stage he graces. He too is not merely an artist who performs on the stage—he is an artist who owns the stage. Every performance he demonstrates that he is an artist who has mastered his craft through years of experience and dedication.
And then, MIGHTY DOW takes us back! The legendary performer will bring his mega hit “St. Martin Rumba” from 1986 to the SUNSHINE Awards, creating what promises to be one of the evening’s most exciting moments of nostalgia and celebration. For those who remember the song, “St. Martin Rumba” will most certainly accompany him with a musical trip down memory lane. For a new generation, it will be a chance to experience a piece of Caribbean musical history live and in person. And when those familiar notes begin to play, don’t be surprised if the audience starts singing along!
Three performers of Caribbean entertainment. Three different sounds. One stage set to embrace the audience. From St. Maarten’s contemporary musical energy to the timeless sounds of Caribbean music, Beau Beau, King TMO and Mighty Dow are ready to make their mark on the 38th Annual SUNSHINE Awards. GET READY, ST. MAARTEN! THE HOMEGROWN TALENT IS COMING. THE KINGS ARE COMING. THE MEGA HIT IS COMING BACK. AND THE SUNSHINE Award STAGE IS READY TO EXPLODE!
JOHN ARNOLD
JAZZ, SOUL AND MUSICAL BRILLIANCE
Adding another dimension to this high energy entertainment lineup will be acclaimed Caribbean jazz pianist John Arnold. With his exceptional musicianship and sophisticated artistry, Arnold will bring the elegance, emotion and improvisational brilliance of jazz to the SUNSHINE Awards. His performance promises to create one of those special moments when the room becomes still, the music takes over and the audience simply allows itself to be transported. From Caribbean rhythms to the soul of jazz—the SUNSHINE Awards will have it all.
NALIA MURIEL FLEMING & THE SUGAR APPLE FUSION BAND
GET READY TO MOVE!
Next then comes the unmistakable sound and energy of Nalia Muriel Fleming and her Sugar Apple Fusion Band. Bringing their own exciting musical flavor to the SUNSHINE Awards, Nalia Muriel Fleming and the Sugar Apple Fusion Band are set to deliver a performance filled with rhythm, energy and the vibrant spirit of Caribbean music. This is music that does more than entertain. It moves you, it reaches into the audience, it gets into your soul. And before the night is over, it may very well have the entire Aleeze Convention Center moving to the rhythm!
INDISU DANCE THEATRE OF ST. MAARTEN
WHEN MOVEMENT BECOMES MAGIC
The stage will also come alive through the artistry of INDISU Dance Theatre of St. Maarten. Through powerful choreography, movement, rhythm and artistic expression, INDISU will demonstrate the extraordinary ability of dance to tell stories, communicate emotions and celebrate culture. Their performance promises to be one of the evening’s most visually compelling presentations. All can expect movement, music, culture and expression. When INDISU takes the stage, audiences will see St. Maarten’s artistic spirit in motion.
ONE NIGHT. ONE STAGE. AN EXTRAORDINARY CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE.
The 38th Annual SUNSHINE Awards is bringing together world-renowned headliners designed to appeal to generations of Caribbean music and culture lovers. Comedy, Music, Jazz, Dance, Pageantry, Nostalgia and Caribbean pride. And at the heart of it all, the recognition of individuals and organizations whose accomplishments and contributions have enriched their communities and the wider Caribbean.
Supported by the Kasion Band, known for delivering a vibrant blend of Caribbean and international rhythms—including Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Zouk and Kompa—the performance is expected to take the SUNSHINE Awards audience on a musical journey through the very heartbeat of the Caribbean.
For 38 years, the SUNSHINE Awards has celebrated excellence and created unforgettable moments. Now, the SUNSHINE Awards comes to the Caribbean—bringing its tradition of excellence and celebration to St. Maarten.
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! The performers are ready. The musicians are ready. The dancers are ready. The comedians are ready. The Aleeze Convention Center is ready. This promises to be an occasion of special significance.
Now the only question is: ARE YOU READY? Don’t wait to hear about it the morning after.
Don’t wait to see the photographs. Don’t wait for someone to tell you what you missed.
BE THERE! Come dressed to impress. Come ready to laugh. Come ready to sing. Come ready to dance. Come ready to celebrate. Come ready to experience the 38th Annual SUNSHINE Awards!
38TH ANNUAL SUNSHINE AWARDS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 – Black Tie Affair
ALEEZE CONVENTION CENTER — ST. MAARTEN
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Awards & Live Entertainment: 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: ALEEZE BOX OFFICE & SXMExperience.sx
THE AWARDS. THE ARTISTS. THE MUSIC. THE LAUGHTER. THE DANCE. THE SPECTACLE. THIS IS NOT JUST AN AWARDS SHOW. THIS IS THE SUNSHINE AWARDS! AND ON OCTOBER 17, THE SUNSHINE AWARDS WILL BE SHINING BRIGHTLY IN ST. MAARTEN! BE THERE WHEN THE LIGHTS GO UP. BE THERE WHEN THE MUSIC STARTS. BE THERE WHEN THE CARIBBEAN TAKES THE STAGE. —— BE THERE!
