NCF Barbados

Fueling the development of culture through training, research and the creation of opportunities in the cultural industries.

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CALLING ALL DANCERS 💃 Ready to elevate your dance skills? Join us for an exciting Modern Contemporary Masterclass with Yannick Lebrun, Principal Dancer with Alvin Ailey Dance Theater!

✨ Register now at https://t.co/ofo0a2vhaC

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

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Discover the story of Sailors’ Valentines 🇧🇧

On Oct 17, the NCF launches a new We Ting animation celebrating this heritage craft, traditionally made by Black Barbadian women from the late 1800s.

Watch on NCF’s YouTube channel: https://t.co/hiuMBytQgP

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The Writers Clinic 2026/2027 continues with From Manuscript to Marketplace: The A-Z of Publishing on Amazon with author Wayne Jordan.

Join us Saturday, Nov 14, 11am to 1pm on Zoom.

Register: [email protected] or call 417-6625

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Join us for another NIFCA weekend!

Music takes the spotlight on Friday; Saturday features a mix of Music, Dance, and Theatre; and Sunday features Dance and Theatre.

⚠️ Due to the competitive nature of the event, children under 3 will not be admitted.

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SAVE THE DATES 🎉 Get ready for weeks of Barbadian talent, artistry and cultural expression as NIFCA 2026 celebrates the best of Barbadian creativity 🇧🇧

🎟️ Tickets for NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-finals, Finals and Gala are on sale now at https://t.co/1ihgeTTuDu and box offices

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AI is changing the writing world, and Kerry Belgrave is here to help you navigate it✍️

Join us on Oct. 10th for a timely session on AI and the Writer, led by Kerry A. Belgrave, linguist, researcher, teacher, and one of Barbados' most decorated literary voices.

Register today!

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Spend your weekend with us at the NIFCA Semifinals 🇧🇧

The first weekend of the NIFCA 2026 Performing Arts Semifinals runs from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11 at the Combermere School Hall, with performers in Music, Dance, Theatre and Mixed Discipline!

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AI is changing the writing world, and Kerry Belgrave is here to help you navigate it✍️

Join us on Oct. 10th for a timely session on AI and the Writer, led by Kerry A. Belgrave, linguist, researcher, teacher, and one of Barbados' most decorated literary voices.

Register today!

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SWEET 60 🎉 Six decades of festivals, culture and memories!

Explore the NCF’s BANJA: Sweet 60 – Six Decades of Festivals, celebrating Barbados’ 60th Independence 📖🇧🇧

Read FREE: https://t.co/NTqklcvNJB

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The NCF's Writers' Clinic is back for 2026/27 with a full season of sessions designed to sharpen your craft, one technique at a time.

From AI in the writing process to publishing, plotting, poetry, and more, this series has something for every stage of your writing journey.

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Get your event and combo tickets via https://t.co/1ihgeTTuDu or from official box offices:
• CS Pharmacy
• Nulook Company
• Mpowered, Sky Mall
• Très Classe Boutique, Sheraton Mall
• A&B Music Supplies, Wildey
• Visual Oasis, Six Roads
• Lotto Booth, Speightstown
• NCF

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Foodies, it's moment you’ve been waiting for... Tickets for the 2026 Barbados Food & Rum Festival are officially on sale 🎉

Barbados is on The Menu from November 5-8, with the ultimate celebration of Bajan flavours, rum, and culture as part of our 60th Independence celebrations.

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Now it’s time for the Over 21s 🎤🌟 The Richard Stoute Contest continues with two nights of Preliminary competition for the Over 21 category on Sunday, September 20 and Sunday, September 27.

Tickets are available from the official box offices or online at https://t.co/YVyQ1HTO9u

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You know Oneka the Curator, but did you know she’s a NIFCA award-winning artist?

She first competed in NIFCA as a student and is encouraging artists to take that same step for NIFCA 2026.

📆 Sept 11: Individuals & Groups
📆 Sept 25: Schools

Register: https://t.co/ofo0a2vhaC

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Got a story to tell? NIFCA wants to see it on stage 🎭

Janelle Mitchell is encouraging actors, storytellers, spoken word artists, theatre groups and schools to register for NIFCA 2026 via https://t.co/ofo0a2vhaC

🚨Deadlines🚨
Sept 11: Individuals & Groups
Sept 18: Schools

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Dancers, it’s time to make your move for NIFCA 2026 👯

Alicia Payne/Hurley is encouraging you to get registered via https://t.co/ofo0a2vhaC

🚨 Don’t miss the registration deadlines 🚨

Sept 11: Individuals, Community Groups & Others
Sept 18: Schools

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If you’ve got a thing for music, consider this your reminder to get that NIFCA 2026 registration in!

🚨 The deadlines are coming up quickly!

Sept 11: Individuals, Community Groups & Others
Sept 18: Primary & Secondary Schools

🔗 Rules & Registration: https://t.co/ofo0a2vhaC

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The NIFCA 2026 registration deadlines are getting closer⏳🚨

This is your chance to show it off and be part of the NIFCA tradition of excellence.

📌 Check the deadline for your discipline, review the rules and get registered today at https://t.co/ofo0a2vhaC

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This Saturday 🥁🎶 Auditions for the Barbados National Youth Steel Orchestra take place on September 5, and pan players ages 8 to 30 are invited to audition for membership.

Don’t miss your chance to become part of the orchestra 🇧🇧

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It’s the FINAL DAY of the Caribbean Grand Market 🎉

This is your last chance to shop from your favourite vendors, discover something new, taste your way through the Caribbean Food Court and enjoy the full Grand Market experience at CARIFESTA House.