Trinidadian calypsonian Terri Lyons will have the final word when the Queen of Queens Regional Female Calypso Competition takes centre stage in Montserrat on December 30, closing out what organisers are billing as the biggest show of the island’s Carnival season.

Lyons, the defending monarch, was given the privilege of selecting her performance slot and chose position nine, ensuring her performance will bring the curtain down on the showdown at Carnival City.

The competition begins at 8 pm sharp and features nine female calypsonians representing countries across the Caribbean.

The performance order was confirmed during the official drawing of numbers on December 28, setting the stage for a night of intense rivalry and regional pride.

Opening the competition in position one will be Dominica’s Joy, followed by Montserrat’s Calypso Blessings in position two.

Grenada’s representative, Superstar, will perform third, ahead of Antigua and Barbuda’s Queen Ge’Eve, the reigning Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch and Antigua and Barbuda Calypso Monarch.

Debutant Empress Lyric of St Kitts and Nevis will take the stage fifth, with Montserrat’s Maggie Destouche, known as Maggie D, performing sixth. Nyota Mulcare, also known as the Black Pearl from Montserrat, will sing in position seven, while Trinidad and Tobago’s Roslyn draws position eight, setting the scene for Lyons’ closing performance.

Organisers said all nine contenders are expected to deliver powerful performances in what has become one of the region’s premier female calypso events.

Despite minor travel challenges faced by Grenada’s contestant, officials confirmed that all performers will be present for the show.

The Queen of Queens competition will be held live in Montserrat, with overseas audiences able to watch via livestream on Bacchanal TV.

Tickets for online access are priced at US$19.99.

There will also be guest performances by Inniss, King Hustler, King Kenzie, King Bear, and King Dis and Dat.