The names of the Top-10 finalists in the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Competition,  have been disclosed. Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange made the announcement following an exhilarating semi-final showcase held on May 16 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St. Andrew, where 31 talented semi-finalists delivered vibrant performances. After careful deliberation, the judges selected the 10 entries that will move forward in the competition.

The finalists were selected by a panel comprising Festival Song icon and Chief Judge Roy Rayon, producer Omar ‘SmartKid’ Currie, producer Paul ‘Computer Paul’ Henton, and recording artiste Alaine. The entries were evaluated based on lyrical content, originality, vocal delivery, stage presentation, and overall appeal.

The Top-10 finalists are Aba Jones from Clarendon with Teet A Fi Me; Elton Earlington from Kingston and St. Andrew with Proud a Jamaica; Melbourne Douglas, also known as D Burns, from Kingston and St. Andrew with I Love Jamaica; Ovando Levy from St. Catherine with Jamaica School (Bingi Ling); Tricia Cunningham from Hanover with I am Jamaican; Junior McCalla from St. Catherine with I’m From Jamaica; Solomon Walters from Clarendon with Jamaica Woie; Beverley Henry from St. Catherine with Jamaica Pon Di App; Christina Evans from Kingston and St. Andrew with Jamaica a fiwi island; and Latanya Stampp from Kingston and St. Andrew with My Jamaica, Land of Festivals.