The contentious performance by Jamaican dancehall musician Vybz Kartel (Adijah Palmer) in Trinidad and Tobago on Carnival on February 28, 2025, has been postponed—it will now take place in May instead.
The organizers said in a press statement, “The One Caribbean Music Festival originally scheduled for February 28, 2025, has been rescheduled to May 2025 due to unforeseen logistical challenges.”
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The release stated, “The high volume of back-to-back events at our chosen venue during Carnival week has significantly impacted the time needed to create the best possible festival experience.”
The Queen’s Park Oval was selected as the venue for the event. Regretfully, according to the organizers, Hasely Crawford Stadium will not be open for Carnival 2025 either.
It stated, “Rather than compromising on quality, we have made the difficult decision to move the festival to May 2025 so that we can deliver the vibrant, immersive festival atmosphere you expect and deserve.”
Tickets that have been purchased will still be valid for the new date in May, according to the organizers.
“If you are unable to attend in May, you may request a refund at your original point of purchase, whether from an online platform or a physical ticket outlet,” it noted.
The release urged, “We strongly advise that all online ticket refund requests be made through us to avoid unnecessary processing delays and fees.”
Kartel’s signing of a deal to play in Trinidad on Carnival Friday 2025 was captured on camera and shared by the One Caribbean Music Festival organizers in November.
Due to the social media uproar caused by the video, soca singer Kevon “Yankey Boy” Heath even went on a hunger fast in protest.
