Legendary American rock band Chicago, acclaimed British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé, and Saint Lucian R&B artiste Michael Robinson have all been confirmed for the festival, which runs from April 30 to May 9, 2027.
The lineup was revealed on Wednesday at an official launch in the U.K.
“We’re happy to have these artists onboard and look forward to [their] individual performances”, Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire said on Thursday, promising that “We’ll be bringing in some more excitement soon.”
Known for hits like ‘Hard to Say I’m Sorry’ and ‘You’re the Inspiration’, Chicago will be bringing decades of hits to the stage. (The band has sold over 100 million records worldwide).
‘Our Version of Events’ was the biggest selling album of 2012 and the second biggest of 2013, according to blackhistorymonth.org.uk. The album also broke the chart record for the most consecutive weeks inside the Top 10, breaking the 50-year record previously held by The Beatles. The singer has won numerous accolades including 4 x Brit Awards (Critics Choice, Best Album and Female Solo twice, most recently in 2017 for her second album, Long Live the Angels) and in 2018 was awarded an MBE for services to Music, the website added.
Robinson – who recently hosted his first headline concert, will be bringing his signature style to the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts stage.
Additional acts will be announced at a later date.