GREAT BAY--The I Love SXM Song Challenge has entered its final stage, with six artists advancing to the grand finale scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at Soggy Dollar Bar. With the first half of the judging process completed, the finalists will now face their final test through live performances that will determine the top three finishers in the competition.
The six finalists are Rafael Hanson, Aramis Santos, Isaiah Carty, Cardo Million of Red Eye Crew, Nicoise Mathieu, also known as Lyte, and Ross Wolf.
Each finalist will take the stage for one final opportunity to impress the judges and earn the points needed to secure a place among the top three. With the initial judging phase already concluded, the live performances will play an important role in determining the final rankings.
The competition forms part of the I Love SXM Song Challenge, an initiative celebrating St. Maarten/St. Martin through music and providing a platform for artists to showcase their creativity and musical talent.
Saturday's finale will combine the competition with an evening of entertainment, featuring live performances from various artists and a special appearance by Sick Tonez.
The event will also feature a lineup of DJs, including Deej Blaze, Bruckshot, Dutty Sham, Uncle Shadz, Outkast and DJ Siw'Roo, providing entertainment throughout the evening.
A total of US$2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. The first-place winner will receive US$1,000, while second place will receive US$500 and third place US$250. An additional US$250 will be awarded for the People's Choice prize, giving supporters an opportunity to see a favorite performer receive recognition.
The grand finale is being presented as a celebration of both the Dutch and French sides of the island, bringing together music, entertainment and local talent under the I Love SXM theme.
Doors at Soggy Dollar Bar will open at 9:00 p.m. Admission is US$15 before 11:00 p.m. and US$25 after 11:00 p.m.
With the competition now narrowed to six finalists, attention turns to Saturday's performances and the final results, as the artists compete for the top prizes and the opportunity to have their music recognized as part of the I Love SXM Song Challenge.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the finale, support the participating artists and celebrate the island's musical creativity.
Additional information about the competition is available at ilovesxmsongchallenge.com.
