President of the Barbados Association of Masqueraders ,Jason Thompson says preparations for Grande kadooment and Junior Kadooment  are well underway.

He says that all signs indicate a successful 2023 Crop Over.

Meantime, Grand Kadooment bands report a mixed response from patrons so far.

General Manager of the Aura Experience Rondel Jones says that his band has done exceeding well and is currently sold out.

General Manager of Aura Experience Rondel Jones

Meantime, band Leader and Managing director of Contact band, Anthony Layne says not all bands are receiving an influx of customers.

Band Leader and Managing director of Contact Band, Anthony Layne.