In a stirring display of musical prowess, Chanique Bailey has been crowned the 2026 St. Vincent (SVG) Calypso Monarch.
Bailey secured the prestigious title following her powerful rendition of the song “LIFT ME UP”.
The competition featured a lineup of seasoned performers, with Robert Knights earning the second-place spot. Shaunelle Mc Kenzie followed in third place, while Fya Empress rounded out the top four.
Bailey succeeds the 2025 winner, Raeon “Madzart” Primus, as the reigning champion of the national stage.
Her victory marks a significant milestone in the 2026 calypso season, cementing her place among the nation’s top cultural ambassadors.