Junior Kadooment 2026: Colour, Creativity and the Future of Mas
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From schools and community groups to private bands, Barbados' young masqueraders brought colour, creativity, and cultural pride to the streets during the Sandy Lane Charitable Trust and AffinityPlus Junior Kadooment 2026. Through breathtaking costumes, imaginative storytelling, and outstanding performances, participants showcased the talent, dedication, and artistry that continue to shape the future of Crop Over. Explore the official results below and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the next generation of Barbadian masqueraders.
NCF JUNIOR KADOOMENT 2026 - SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY BANDS RESULTS
Historical
St. Giles Primary School - Band Leader: Pamela Wade
Weston United Stars Community Band - Band Leader: Andrea Lynch
Environmental
Weston United Stars Community Band - Band Leader: Andrea Lynch
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley
St. Giles Primary School - Band Leader: Pamela Wade
Topical
Erdiston Special School - Band Leader: Donna Holder
Fantasy
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley
Folklore
Erdiston Special School - Band Leader: Donna Holder
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley
Weston United Stars Community Band - Band Leader: Andrea Lynch
Best School Band
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley
Best Community Band
Weston United Stars Community Band - Band Leader: Andrea Lynch
Most Colourful Band
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley
Best Costume Structure
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley
Junior Flag Person
Weston United Stars Community Band - Band Leader: Andrea Lynch - Costume: Karesha Thompson
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley - Costume: Juvisia Sargeant-Cadogan
Individuals (3-7)
St. Giles Primary School - Band Leader: Pamela Wade - Costume: National Hero Sir Frank Walcott
Individuals (8-12)
St. Giles Primary School - Band Leader: Pamela Wade - Costume: Sir Garfield Sobers
St. Giles Primary School - Band Leader: Pamela Wade - Costume: St. Giles' Conqueror
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley - Costume: Plague Doctor of the Sand
Individuals (13-18)
Weston United Stars Community Band - Band Leader: Andrea Lynch - Costume: Mr. Energy
Weston United Stars Community Band - Band Leader: Andrea Lynch - Costume: HIV Turning Crimson Transformation
Couples (8-12)
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley - Costume: Clash Below: Coral Knight & Lion Fish
Couples (13-18)
Weston United Stars Community Band - Band Leader: Andrea Lynch - Costume: Data and Technology
Best Couple - The Gwyneth Squires Schools & Community Award
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley - Costume: Clash Below: Coral Knight & Lion Fish
Junior King
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley - Costume: Barracuda Warlord
St. Giles Primary School - Band Leader: Pamela Wade - Costume: Errol Barrow, Father of Independence
Junior Queen
St. Giles Primary School - Band Leader: Pamela Wade - Costume: Four of a Kind
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley - Costume: Serena, Empress of The Reef
HIV/AIDS Award
Shirley Chisholm Primary School - Band Leader: Melaney Hurley
BMA - Brands of Barbados Award
St. Giles Primary School - Band Leader: Pamela Wade
NCF JUNIOR KADOOMENT 2026 - PRIVATE BANDS RESULTS
Historical
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde
Environmental
National Library Service - Band Leaders: Richild Boyce/Jennifer Yarde
Kaleidoscope Band - Band Leader: Keisha Grannum
Young Spirits Community Band - Band Leader: Trevor Nicholls
Topical
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley
National Library Service - Band Leaders: Richild Boyce/Jennifer Yarde
The Lend a Hand Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Adebola Oni
Fantasy
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde
National Library Service - Band Leaders: Richild Boyce/Jennifer Yarde
Northernmas - Band Leader: Randolph Woodroffe
Folklore
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde
Best Junior Band
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley
Most Colourful Band
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley
Best Costume Structure
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell
Junior Flag Person
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Individual: Jonia Nurse
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell - Individual: Trinity Alleyne
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley - Individual: Shamiya Daniel
Individuals (3-7)
The Lend a Hand Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Adebola Oni - Costume: (HIV Awareness) Light at the End of the Tunnel
National Library Service - Band Leaders: Richild Boyce/Jennifer Yarde - Costume: I Am
The Future Northernmas - Band Leader: Randolph Woodroffe - Costume: The Heritage Keeper
Individuals (8-12)
Young Spirits Community Band - Band Leader: Trevor Nicholls - Costume: Reflections
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Costume: Legacy of Love
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell - Costume: Cyah carry ah note in ah pan cart
Individuals (13-18)
The Lend a Hand Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Adebola Oni - Costume: I Learn Differently
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell - Costume: Champagne taste and mauby pocket
Young Spirits Community Band - Band Leader: Trevor Nicholls - Costume: Dance to the Beat of the Drum
Couples (3-7)
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Costume: Bloom and Beauty
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley - Costume: Riddim of Praise
National Library Service - Band Leaders: Richild Boyce/Jennifer Yarde - Costume: Aquaculture Pioneers
Couples (8-12)
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Costume: Mr. Sax and Guitar Boss
National Library Service - Band Leaders: Richild Boyce/Jennifer Yarde - Costume: E-Dollars and Sense
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley - Costume: All That Jazz
Couples (13-18)
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Costume: Mr. Garrison and Mrs. Savannah
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell - Costume: Blood thicker than water
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley - Costume: Riddim of Unity
Best Couple - The Gwyneth Squires Award
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Costume: Bloom and Beauty
Junior King
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley - Costume: Ju Ju Riddim
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell - Costume: Every Bush is a Man
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Costume: Majesty of Mas
Junior Queen
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Costume: Regina Azure
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley - Costume: "La Belle Royale"
Kultivate - Band Leaders: Simone Mayers & Chelisse Headley - Costume: The Coat of Arms
Junior King of the Bands
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley - Costume: Ju Ju Riddim
Junior Queen of the Bands
Pinelands Creative Workshop - Band Leader: Shelly Durant-Forde - Costume: Regina Azure
HIV/AIDS Award
The Lend a Hand Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Adebola Oni
BMA - Brands of Barbados Award
Xante - Band Leader: Nanette Worrell
Best Festival Designer (Junior Kadooment) - The Robert Weekes Award
Royalty Junior Kadooment Band - Band Leader: Neil Stanley
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