Caribbean Artistry
Over the past years, Caribbean Flag Fest has brought together an incredible lineup of artists from across the Caribbean and the world — united on one stage to deliver true crowd-moving performances. From powerhouse vocalists and live bands to high-energy dancers and true crowd-moving performers.
This year, we're lighting up the stage with bands like Grand Masters (St. Kitts & Nevis), Brandon & Charnelle (St. Kitts & Nevis), Latest & Exodus HD (Anguilla), and Skillful Band (St. Maarten).
On the decks, expect nonstop energy from Deejay Vybz (11th year), DEEJBLAZE (4th year), and DJ Dankers (Guadeloupe) — bringing Caribbean, international, and French island vibes to one massive stage.
Some of our past performers on our 2025 line up were:
King James, who represented our home island Sint Maarten, set the stage ablaze with his undeniable St. Maarten pride performance.
We also had one of our regional Superstars and Trinidad sensation Nadia Batson, who brought the heat with her signature sound and electrifying stage presence.
Not forgetting our Flagship performers, the Bouyon Kings of the World, Triple Kay who continued to raise the bar with their state of the art performances.
Each Caribbean Flag Fest artist over the past 10 years, continues to bring their own island flavor, creating a dynamic showcase of Caribbean music, rhythm, and performance.
More past performing bands and artists will be added soon.
Versatile - Host
Darin "Vers" Hodge is a four-time Power Soca Monarch champion and one of the Caribbean’s most electrifying entertainers. With over two decades in music, acting, and hosting, he has built a reputation for high-energy performances and undeniable stage presence.
Now entering his 11th year as the official host of Caribbean Flag Fest, Vers continues to captivate audiences worldwide, proudly representing the Caribbean and Sint Maarten with passion and excellence.
DEEJBLAZE
DEEJBLAZE is an internationally renowned DJ proudly representing St. Maarten. Now returning for his 4th consecutive year at Caribbean Flag Fest, DEEJBLAZE brings global experience, electrifying energy, and crowd-commanding precision to the stage. Known for seamlessly blending soca, dancehall, and international hits, he continues to elevate the Flag Fest experience year after year.
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Grand Masters
Grand Masters Band from Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Nevis, brings championship soca energy and powerhouse performances to the stage. Renowned for their commanding live sound and Carnival dominance, the band continues to represent SKN with pride, passion, and undeniable stage presence wherever they perform.
King James - 2025
King James is a soca artist and radio host proudly representing the beautiful island of St. Maarten / Saint Martin.
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Ricky DaPhox -
Co-host
Ricky "DaPhox" Bertie is a celebrated calypsonian, soca artist, and premier MC from Saint Martin, renowned for his powerful stage presence and cultural impact across the Caribbean. A former Junior Calypso King turned multiple Senior Calypso and Road March King on both the French and Dutch sides of the island, he also made history as Saint Martin’s first Soca Rumble Champion.
Beyond music, DaPhox is one of the region’s most sought-after event hosts, bringing energy and charisma to major festivals throughout the Caribbean. With decades of excellence in performance and cultural promotion, he stands as a true ambassador of Saint Martin’s rich musical heritage.
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DJ Dankers
DJ Dankers hails from Guadeloupe and makes his Caribbean Flag Fest debut this year, bringing fresh French Caribbean vibes to the stage. Known for his eclectic soca blends and high-energy sets, DJ Dankers represents the dynamic sound of the French Caribbean islands, adding a powerful new flavor to the Flag Fest experience.
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Brandon & Charnelle
Brandon & Charnelle represent St. Kitts & Nevis with true soca excellence. Featuring the St. Kitts & Nevis 2026 Soca Monarch, this dynamic duo from ASAP Band, brings championship energy, commanding vocals, and undeniable stage presence. Soca royalty in the building — delivering big moments, bold performances, and pure Caribbean power.
Triple Kay Band - 2025
Triple Kay Band is proudly known as
'The Original Bouyon Band', hailing from Dominica.
Deejay Vybz
Deejay Vybz, born and raised on the beautiful island of French Saint Martin, discovered his passion for music at an early age and officially entered the entertainment scene in 1999. Inspired by his family’s deep musical roots and members of The Party Crew, he quickly mastered the art of blending and mixing, earning a reputation for smooth transitions and dynamic crowd control.
From local house parties and weddings to major clubs, carnival road events, and international stages, Vybz has performed across the Caribbean and in cities like Miami and New York.
A proud ambassador of local soca music and co-founder of SXM Soca, he continues to energize major events throughout Saint Martin and celebrates over a decade as the official DJ for Caribbean Flag Fest now in its 11th year.
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Skillful
Skillful Band proudly represents St. Maarten, delivering high-energy live performances that keep the crowd locked in from start to finish. Known for their tight musicianship and powerful stage presence, Skillful brings authentic SXM vibes to Caribbean Flag Fest, holding it down for the home team with rhythm, precision, and pure island energy.
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Latest & Exodus HD
Latest & Exodus HD represent Anguilla with bold stage energy and undeniable Caribbean flavor. Known for their dynamic performances and crowd-moving sound, they bring high-definition vibes to every appearance, proudly flying the Anguillan flag and adding powerful island energy to Caribbean Flag Fest.
Nadia Batson - 2025
Nadia Batson is a powerhouse soca artist, singer/songwriter from Trinidad & Tobago, known for her bold stage presence, dynamic vocals, and unapologetic energy.