Global Amapiano Superstar Tyla is set to make her Caribbean performance debut when she takes the stage in Barbados as the headliner at the 2025 staging of the island’s premier Music Tipsy Music Festival during the country’s Crop Over season on July 20.
Organisers confirmed the Grammy-winning singer’s headlining appearance via release on Friday.
“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!”
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.
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.
TMF 2025: The Ultimate Two-Day Festival Experience
Day 1 – TMF Beach | Saturday, July 19
A daytime celebration of Caribbean music and culture featuring DJs, live sets, and beachside vibes.
Day 2 – TMF All White Experience | Sunday, July 20
A world-class concert event headlined by Tyla and Machel Montano, alongside regiona icons Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons, and other surprise guests.
