Bunji Garlin, Mical Teja, and More Set to Regenerate Pure Vibes at FROLIC, This Carnival Friday
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad -For the very first time in the Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival space, an event that is focused entirely on the absolute enjoyment of all patrons, over all else, is being touted as a must attend fete. The food-inclusive shin dig, dubbed ‘Frolic’ is the brainchild of one of the country’s most pronounced radio personalities and hosts, Ken Simmons. This Friday, Ken’s highly anticipated, ‘Frolic’ debut will shut down any question surrounding the existing energy of Carnival Friday, laying to rest any concerns had about the vibe this once powerful and fantastic day on the carnival calendar, delivered to the world arriving on the island’s doorsteps.
“What we’re doing here is solidifying our carnival again. It’s important to us, as stakeholders in this cultural space, to ensure that the world seen, recognizes and understands that we hold fast to our festival,” said Simmons. Following Carnival 2024, Ken met with prominent event promoter, Cliff Harris of Tropix Entertainment – a tremendous force in the industry over many years. Together they resolved to make Carnival Friday an immeasurable success once again.
“After years of The International Soca Monarch being the main showcase on Carnival Friday, its departure from the calendar, in our view, left a void to be filled,” said Simmons. The ‘Frolic’ concept was born out of Ken’s desire to lift the spirits of his people – many of whom have supported him along his journey in entertainment, attending his annual boat rides in droves, and leaving many desirous of just one opportunity to experience a Ken Simmons event.
On Friday, the event, which is being hosted at Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s, will feature major Soca stars like Bunji Garlin, Farmer Nappy, Lyrikal and Mical Teja. “This is more than just a fete to attend. Frolic is going to be an immersive sort of experience. We’re bridging any gaps that may have presented itself over the years, between entertainment and service, culture and people. We’re bringing back ‘feel good’ carnival vibes, reintroducing the joy of feting and mingling, sharing the culture as one human race, and reminding those who attend that it all starts and ends with love,” said Ken.
The food inclusive event will allow patrons to attend with coolers or patronize the bar, and one thing’s for certain, this event, built from a place of passion and true excitement, is going to be one of the most high- energy events heading into the Carnival weekend. “One of the things I pride myself on is impact. I always want to know that no matter what, the impact of the offering, is long lasting and memorable,” shared Ken. He noted that Frolic’s menu on will include, Jamaican food, Creole dishes, exquisite Mediterranean delights a Live Pasta station, Italian dishes, Chinese, Indian food, Trinidad and Tobago cuisine and deserts of all sorts.
Authenticity at the core of this event, Ken Simmons has guaranteed patrons an unforgettable experience, complete with the frills of contemporary feting. “We know people’s expectations are now higher than they were in the 90s so we aren’t lowering today’s feting standard, but we are being intentional with the vibe we wish to regenerate in 2025. The time has come for us to revisit the art of feting to the people and sometimes, that’s heavily dependent on the choice we, as promoters make. I can assure everyone attending Frolic on Friday that the DJs and musical accompaniment will be exactly what the Carnival doctor ordered,” said Simmons.
Tickets for the event are available online at ticketfederation.com and islandeticket.com. For further information on tickets, and the event in itself, visit @froliccarnivalfete on Instagram and Facebook.
