A clash of tents to replace Calypso Fiesta 2022

Port of Spain, Trinidad: Wednesday, February 16, 2022: The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) and the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) wish to advise the public that “A Clash of Tents: Showdown in De Taste of Carnival” will replace this year’s Calypso Fiesta competition.

The new show will be held on Sunday February 20, at the Naparima Bowl, San Fernando at 2 pm. It will feature 30 performers from 10 Calypso tents across the country.

From the participants, 10 will be selected to compete in the Dimanche Gras Show on February 27, at Carnival City, Queen’s Park Savannah. They will be selected to compete via a People’s Choice vote done on the day at Naparima Bowl.

An “Extempo War” is also carded for Sunday’s show, where participants will compete for a spot in the Extempo finals during the Dimanche Gras.

“A Clash of Tents: Showdown in De Taste of Carnival” action kicks off Sunday February 20, at the Naparima Bowl, from 2 pm. Tickets are $150 and available at the box offices of the Naparima Bowl, San Fernando and Carnival City, Queen’s Park Savannah.

Tickets are also available at the NCC’s Head Office, Gray Street, St. Clair and online at ticketgateway.com.

The NCC and TUCO wish to remind the public that all COVID-19 protocols will be in effect during Sunday’s show, and in keeping with safe zone regulations, all patrons are required to be fully vaccinated and present proof along with their ID cards when attending.

Interested members of the public are invited to visit the NCC’s website (ncctt.org), Facebook, and Instagram pages for more details and updates on what they can expect for “A Taste of Carnival 2022.”

The NCC, in expressing its endorsement of the “A Clash of Tents…”, recognises the severity of both the pandemic and budget challenges, and congratulates TUCO for its demonstration of both creativity and resilience in its bold and unprecedented response to these quite daunting circumstances.

LONG LIVE KAISO!!!