Encore Earns Machel 12th Road March, Surpassing Kitchener’s Record

T&T Carnival – Machel Montano Takes Road March Title, All

Veteran soca superstar Machel Montano has cemented his place in Caribbean music history, becoming the all-time Road March champion after securing the 2026 title at the close of Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival celebrations. Montano captured his 12th Road March crown with his hit song Encore, officially surpassing the legendary Lord Kitchener, with whom he had previously been tied following his 2025 victory. Historic Achievement The winning track d…

Encore earns Machel 12th Road March, surpassing Kitchener’s record

(Trinidad Guardian) Machel Montano has secured his place in the record books as the undisputed King of the Road in T&T Carnival, after copping his record 12th Road March title yesterday. The article Encore earns Machel 12th Road March, surpassing Kitchener’s record appeared first on Stabroek News.

Machel Montano Makes History With 12th Road March Win, TUCO Confirms No Truck Restrictions

Machel Montano Makes History With 12th Road March Win, TUCO Confirms No Truck Restrictions Machel Montano Makes History With 12th Road March Win, TUCO Confirms No Truck Restrictions TTT News February 18, 2026 CommunityPresident of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation, Ainsley King, says there is nothing wrong with Road March contenders moving from truck to truck to perform their songs. The clarification came… The post Machel Montano M…

Montano Makes History: Machel Captures Record 12th Road March Crown as “Encore” Dominates the Parade Route

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — Wednesday, February 18, 2026 — Soca titan Machel Montano has officially rewritten Trinidad and Tobago Carnival history, clinching his 12th National Road March title—the most by any artiste—after his 2026 anthem “Encore” surged to victory with 171 plays across the official judging points. The results were announced Wednesday by TUCO President Ainsley King, confirming Montano has now moved clear of the late calyp…

Machel is king of the road

Trinidad and Tobago Soca icon Machel Montano is the undisputed king of the road. Machel has made history by capturing the most road march titles for his country’s Carnival, following the announcement of this year’s results on Wednesday.   Machel’s Encore was adjudged the most played song on Carnival Monday and Tuesday – his 12th road march title. Machel and Lord Kitchener had been tied on 11 wins each. Machel first owned the road in 1997 with Bi…