GRAMMY®-winning multi-platinum global superstar Tyla is set to headline the 2025 edition of Tipsy Music Festival (TMF) in Barbados, marking her debut performance in the Caribbean during the island’s renowned Crop Over season. Tyla has captivated audiences worldwide with her music by fusing R&B, Amapiano, and Pop into a sound that is uniquely her own. Her debut album,
TYLA, was the highest charting for an African female soloist in Billboard 200 history. “Water,” her triple-platinum superstar-turning hit, helped the singer achieve the same feat on the Billboard Hot 100.
Following her first-career GRAMMY victory in 2024 — ”Water” for ‘Best African Music Performance’ — Tyla has received nods at the BET Awards, MTV VMAs, American Music Awards, MTV European Music Awards, and a plethora of others. Her appearance at TMF 2025 is expected to set a new benchmark for festival experiences in the Caribbean when she takes center stage on Day 2 – the TMF All White Experience on Sunday, July 20
“We are proud to welcome Tyla to the TMF stage for the very first time,” said TMF organiser, Zamani Moodie. She is one of the most exciting global voices of this generation – a trailblazer whose energy, artistry, and cultural relevance make her a perfect match for the Caribbean’s most dynamic summer festival. TMF has always been about creating experiences that blend international energy with Caribbean soul and Tyla is the perfect match!”
TMF’s 2025 edition will also feature Soca legend Machel Montano, joining Tyla in a powerful cross-genre lineup that merges Afrofusion and Caribbean rhythms in a weekend of unforgettable performances.
