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• Lower It Up S5E2 ft. House of Soca and Stain'd 07.06.2026 1j 4min

  On this episode, we talk to Sharon from House of Soca about the important work that calypso tents do and the history of the tents. We also talk to Scott and Ryan from Stain'd about what to expect from this brand new Foreday experience event.
• Lower It Up Season 5 Ep. 1 ft. Carnival Concierge UK, Lucent & Vida By Esquire 05.06.2026 1j 15min

  Our very first episode for season five, looking at the Crop Over 2026 season. For our first episode, we sit down with Carnival Concierge UK to discuss Fete Connect and their other offerings for the season, the brand new event for Crop Over Friday Lucent, as well as the big bad band Vida by Esquire to discuss their preparations for Grand Kadooment 2026 and what patrons can expect.
• Crop Over Calendar 2026 - De Fete Line 11.05.2026

  Feast your eyes, the 2026 Crop Over Calendar is here!! De Fete Line keeps you plugged in and up to date all Crop Over season long.
• De Fete Line - Las' Lap 2026 projection 23.12.2025

  Here is a concept of what the Las’ Lap of Crop Over 2026 could look like
• De Fete Line 2025 - Las' Lap 01.04.2025

  Have you checked out our latest update for our 2025 Crop Over Calendar? You can still also make submissions to be on the full list for this year.
• Lower It Up S4E2 ft. Jus-Jay 27.06.2024 19min

  Season 4 Episode 2 sees us talking to the inimitable Justin King aka Jus Jay, a man with his finger on the trigger of his destiny. Jus-Jay crafts all of the major hits for the Crop Over season since his smash hit ‘Sometime’ with Lead Pipe in 2019. He is back again for Crop Over 2024 with an amazing slew of tracks, pushing the boundaries of soca and Crop Over music while pushing the culture and Barbados on his overseas tour. Take a listen to hear what is in store for this eclectic artist for Crop Over 2024
• Lower It Up S4E1 - The Icy Temptations Episode 17.03.2024 38min

  First podcast of the year! Brand new start for Season 4, kicking thing off by talking to Vida by Esquire about their band launch party and their new theme ‘Icy Temptations’ for Crop Over 2024. We chop it up about the meaning of the theme as well as what’s in store for the band launch, the rest of Crop Over and on the road for Kadooment 2024.
• Lower It Up S3E10 - The Sponsor Episode & NCF 30.07.2023 1j 4min

  Leading up to the Las' Lap of Crop Over 2023, we sit down and talk to some of our much loved sponsors this season such as Sagicor General with JCI and their activations across the season, Mount Gay and all the work they did for Crop Over including their special Crop Over bottle with young Barbadian artist Rudy Vuitton, as well as Banks and their activations across the season, no matter the event big or small, and what revellers can expect for Kadooment Day. We also sit down with the National Cultural Foundation to get the full scoop and details on Soca 4.0, hearing what patrons can expect from this mega concert experience featuring 5 icons and their unique teams, bringing together one unforgettable show.
• Lower It Up S3E9 - The Caesar's Army Episode 30.07.2023 27min

  The Romans are coming! Caesar's Army touches down on the Lower It Up podcast to talk about everything Sail Caesar and what to expect for A.M.bush BIM 2023. Jules and Renata sat down with us to talk about their new event Sail Caesar as well as the much awaited j’ouvert experience Caesar’s Army A.M.bush Bim. People have been clamouring for A.M.bush so we sit down with them to talk about the return as well as what patrons can expect under the new theme for 2023, We Are Romans (W.AR).
• Lower It Up S3E8 - The Vida By Esquire Episode Pt. 2 26.07.2023 24min

  We spoke with the team from VXE for the second time for the season, getting some fresh insight into their plans for the road. Ryan and Corin shared some surprises for the day and thanked everyone for the support in their first year out. We also spoke about their upcoming beach party Juk Down Cool Down
• Lower It Up S3E7 - The July Episode Part 1 16.07.2023 39min

  A large episode this week, features Banks Holdings Limited (BHL) talking about their new road safety campaign Party Smarter as well as plans for the season and the future. We also speak to Frazzled, talking about the return of their iconic Crop Over event and what patrons can expect. Finally, we speak to We Ting, both about their iconic Foreday style event and their brand new beach party, Break Biche going down on August 4th
• The Official 2023 Crop Over Calendar 12.07.2023

  The 2023 Crop Over calendar is here! Here’s the full list of all the events happening this season for the Barbados Crop Over Festival.
• Lower It Up S3E6 - The Tipsy Episode 12.07.2023 40min

  Twisted Barbados, the entity behind the super popular event Tipsy, has evolved the event into the Tipsy Music Festival which spans the weekend of July 22nd to 23rd, offering two exciting events to patrons, including one that is a give back. The powerhouse lineup for the event features Machel Montano, Buju Banton, Bunji Garlin, Fayann Lyons, Hypasounds and Yung Bredda as well as many top rated local and regional DJs
• Lower It Up S3E5 - The Rise Episode 12.07.2023 19min

  Rise Barbados is one event that people attending Crop Over 2023 will surely enjoy. This mega concert party experience will feature a number of headline acts from across the region such as Kes the Band, Skinny Fabulous and Lil Rick, bringing electric vibes and energy to Barbados for the climax week of the Barbados Crop Over Festival
• Lower It Up S3E4 - The D.N.A Episode 13.06.2023 47min

  We are very proud to announce our new song D.N.A, produced in conjunction with Robbi Niles, Soca Junction and Walkes, is out now on all streaming platforms! A labour of love, this song was the result of the combined creative forces of Bazodee, Robbi Niles, Soca Junction and the artiste, Walkes. On this episode, we sit down with the team to talk about the magic behind the process, the work that went into the creation and formulation of the song and what we look forward to in the future.
• Lower It Up S3E3 - The Weekly Events Episode 29.05.2023 1j 22min

  On this episode we sit down with three weekly events for the Crop Over season to let our listeners know what’s happening across the island and where they can get their Crop Over fix if they’ve caught th festival fever. First up is Paula-Anne from the National Cultural Foundation to discuss their upcoming Crop Over Sweet Limes starting June 2nd. Next up we also chat with Simmz and Michael-Ray from Soca Junction to discuss their hugely popular event and see what they have in store for the future. Last but certainly not least, e talk D. J. Simmons from Gine On Magazine to talk about their brand new weekly event Soca Stage as well as their Soca Chart as well. We hope you enjoy!
• Lower It Up S3 E2 - The Fitness Episode 22.05.2023 46min

  On our fitness episode, we sat down with Gerston, retired wild boy, band launch model and fitness & health enthusiast (influencer?) about his recent viral post around alcohol consumption as well s his health and fitness tips to our listeners for the Crop Over season. We are also joined by Danielle Gill, fitness athlete, bodybuilder and entrepreneur, to discuss fitness for the Crop Over season, her personal training and beyond. We hope you enjoy!
• Weekly Crop Over 2023 Events 10.05.2023

  Need your Crop Over fix? Check out our list of weekly Crop Over events for you to enjoy
• Lower It Up S3E1 - The Kadooment Bands Episode 09.05.2023 47min

  On this episode, we sat down with two Kadooment bands., Passion Vybz and ROMP International, to chat about their offerings for Kadooment 2023 and what they had in store for this year's Crop Over Festival. We touched on a number of issues, including Passion Vybz's recent brush with controversy.
• Vida By Esquire Band Launch 2023 13.04.2023

  Shots from the band launch are here!