RISE Barbados today announces the addition of breakout Barbadian soca artist Tionne Hernandez to the star-studded cast of its highly anticipated Crop Over event, RISE Wednesday. The ultimate Crop Over week party is set to ignite the stage at the iconic Kensington Oval on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Hernandez, who has captured the airwaves and fete circuit with her infectious hit “Capture,” brings fresh and dynamic energy to an already massive lineup of regional soca royalty. Her inclusion underscores the RISE commitment to showcasing both legendary icons and the next generation of Barbadian talent.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Tionne Hernandez back to the RISE family,” said Producer De Carla Applewhaite. “She represents the vibrant future of soca music in Barbados, especially women in soca, her dedication is formidable, and her energy is undeniable as we remember her performance last yet which she crafted into a set featuring leading Barbadian women in soca.
Placing her on the same stage with legends like Kes the Band and Alison Hinds creates a truly can’t-miss experience for every music fan this Crop Over.” Hernandez joins an international cast of soca heavyweights, creating one of the most powerful concert lineups of the festival season. The full artist roster for RISE Wednesday includes from Trinidad and Tobago: The legendary Kes the Band celebrating 20 years, the fiery Lady Lava ‘Queen of Steam’, and the dynamic duo Full Blown; with Blessings from Grenada: The energetic soca artist Blaka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: The high-voltage RISE general at this point Skinny Fabulous and from Barbados: soca royalty, the Soca Queen, Alison Hinds, and rising star Tionne Hernandez.
RISE Wednesday is a cornerstone event of the Crop Over festival, known for its premium production, exhilarating atmosphere, and a lineup that celebrates the best of Caribbean music. Held annually on the ultimate Wednesday of the Crop Over festival dubbed Crop Over Week RISE Wednesday fall on July 30th this year and will be held at the iconic Kensington Oval.
Tickets for RISE start at $120 and are available now online Ticketpal.com and all official RISE and Ticketpal Caribbean Box Offices.
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