Machel Montano

Machel Montano is coming to a venue near you with a career that has made him one of the most influential figures in soca music and Caribbean culture. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, he began performing as a child and achieved his first breakthrough at just nine years old with the song Too Young to Soca. Over more than four decades, he has played a leading role in bringing soca to audiences around the world by combining the traditions of Carnival with contemporary production and international collaborations. Widely known as the "King of Soca," Machel Montano has become one of the genre's most important ambassadors and innovators.

Throughout his career, Machel Montano has released numerous albums, including The Wedding Album, GOAT, One Degree Hotter and Encore. His catalogue features fan favourites such as Fast Wine, Like Ah Boss, Mr. Fete, Ministry of Road (M.O.R.), Famalay, Pardy and The Road. He has collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists including Major Lazer, Ariana Grande, Ashanti, Sean Paul, Pitbull and Davido. A multiple-time winner of Trinidad and Tobago's International Soca Monarch, Calypso Monarch and Road March competitions, Montano is regarded as one of the most decorated artists in soca history. In 2025, he also became the first soca artist to perform an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, another milestone in his mission to introduce Caribbean music to global audiences.

With his extraordinary contribution to Caribbean music, countless achievements and worldwide influence, Machel Montano remains one of soca's defining artists. Get your tickets today on Tickets.ca.