GRAMMY Award-winning world sensation Tyla is ready to make her Caribbean debut on the 2025 Tipsy Music Competition (TMF) in Barbados. The multi-platinum South African singer will headline Day 2 of the pageant — the long-lasting TMF All White Expertise — on Sunday, July 20, throughout the island’s electrifying Crop Over season.
Tyla, whose breakout hit Water propelled her to worldwide stardom, has captivated world audiences along with her genre-blending sound that fuses Amapiano, R&B, and Pop into a method uniquely her personal. Her self-titled debut album, TYLA, made historical past because the highest-charting album by an African feminine soloist on the Billboard 200, whereas Water additionally turned the highest-charting observe by an African feminine soloist on the Billboard Scorching 100, incomes her a GRAMMY Award for Greatest African Music Efficiency in 2024.
Now, with performances at Coachella, world award nominations, and a fanbase that stretches throughout continents, Tyla’s upcoming efficiency in Barbados is being hailed as a cultural second for the area.
We’re proud to welcome Tyla to the TMF stage for the very first time,” stated TMF organiser Zamani Moodie. “She is likely one of the most fun world voices of this era — a trailblazer whose power, artistry, and cultural relevance make her an ideal match for the Caribbean’s most dynamic summer time pageant. TMF has at all times been about creating experiences that mix worldwide power with Caribbean soul — and Tyla is the right match!”
Including to the thrill, TMF 2025 boasts a cross-genre lineup that features none aside from Soca king Machel Montano, who will be a part of Tyla on Day 2 in what’s anticipated to be a high-energy showcase of Afrofusion meets Soca.
Different headline acts throughout the two-day occasion embody Caribbean energy couple Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons, alongside top-tier DJs, performers, and shock friends.
- Day 1 – TMF Seaside | Saturday, July 19
A beachside daytime celebration with stay DJ units, performances, and island vibes — setting the tone for a full weekend of revelry. - Day 2 – TMF All White Expertise | Sunday, July 20
A world-class live performance expertise that includes Tyla, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons, and extra. Count on gorgeous visuals, premium model activations, unique desk zones, and a high-energy crowd wearing all white.
Tickets can be found now at www.ticketinkz.com. For extra info, go to www.tipsymusicfest.com and observe @tipsymusicfest on social media for real-time updates.
