Xodus Carnival steadfastly cements its status as one of the most dominant players in the Carnival industry.
On the heels of Jamaica Carnival, the elite carnival band has since launched its ‘mas’ campaigns for CayMas, Caribana and Crop Over 2024, and most recently, Miami Carnival. Scheduled for October 13, 2024, Carnival will come alive in Miami, whetting the appetite of soca lovers in the sunshine state, culminating an unforgettable soca season.
Miami Carnival is the climax of a very successful and entertaining 2024 season for Xodus. Following its excellent execution at Jamaica Carnival, together with its participation in Cayman with Renegade Mas and Caribana with Carnival Nationz, the band is gearing up for an exciting end to the 2024 season with the Miami-based K-PAYA Carnival band.
Shanique Hayden, Marketing Manager of Xodus Carnival, is both delighted and somber at the bittersweet prospect of the last hurrah for the season.
“Our costume for Miami is with the band K-PAYA Carnival, and their theme is ‘Extravaganza’ which pulls inspiration from the human expression and artistry embodied in a circus. Xodus’ costume is called ‘INVIGORATE’, which is inspired by Volta, a high-energy journey through the world of extreme sports and self-discovery. The costume's design is a celebration of individuality and the electrifying spirit of the modern circus,” she shared.
This year marks Xodus’ third year in partnership with K-PAYA Carnival, allowing for both bands to continue the immersion of unique experiences for revellers. Xodus, through its MasCreate subsidiary has elevated the costume design process with its Jamaica Carnival pieces, and has since produced the most delicate and intricate costumes for their participation in the aforementioned carnivals. Boasting a contemporary edge and vibrant hues, the ‘INVIGORATE’ costume is sure to ‘shake the place’ up when revellers assemble for jump up day.
“As a brand, we are drawn to K-PAYA's genuine love for, and authentic display of carnival in the US space. We are very much looking forward to being on the road with their revellers, as well as giving our Xodus family another amazing Miami Xodus Xperience. K-PAYA was also one of our partners for the most recent staging of Bacchanal Jouvert during Jamaica Carnival week, so we’re grateful to reciprocate this in joining them for their carnival celebrations, ” explained Kamal Bankay, Executive Chairman Xodus Carnival.
Costumes are currently available for viewing and purchase online at kpayacarnival.com. Masqueraders are encouraged to register with Miami’s best Carnival band, for a chance to play mas with the Xodus team in the cultural mecca of Florida.