Toronto is set to experience a landmark event in Caribbean music history as Kes the Band takes the stage at Budweiser Stage on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This performance marks the first full-scale Soca concert at the iconic venue, celebrating two decades of Kes’s vibrant contributions to the genre.
🌴 The Evolution of Kes
Led by charismatic frontman Kees Dieffenthaller, Kes was formed in 2005 and quickly rose to fame with breakout hits like “Wotless,” “Hello,” “Fallin,” and “Savannah Grass.” Their ability to fuse traditional soca with pop hooks and soul influences has earned them fans worldwide and cemented their status as one of the Caribbean’s most innovative musical forces.
They’ve performed across the world — from Trinidad Carnival to the Essence Festival and the UK’s Notting Hill Carnival — and now they return to Toronto, where they’ve long had a strong fan base thanks to the city’s vibrant Caribbean diaspora.
🔥 Soca on the Big Stage
Budweiser Stage, Toronto’s lakeside amphitheatre, will transform into a Carnival celebration. Fans can expect a high-energy performance, complete with dancers, steelpan sounds, and the type of crowd interaction that makes a Kes concert unforgettable. It’s more than just music — it’s a full Caribbean cultural experience.
From hands-in-the-air anthems to feel-good summer jams, Kes delivers a message of unity, freedom, and joy through every beat.
🎶 A Milestone in Soca Music
Formed in 2005 in Trinidad and Tobago by brothers Kees, Hans, and Jon Dieffenthaller, along with childhood friend Riad Boochoon, Kes the Band has been at the forefront of Soca music’s global rise. Their unique blend of Soca, reggae, and pop has earned them international acclaim, including collaborations with artists like Major Lazer, Shaggy, and Snoop Dogg.
Lead singer Kees Dieffenthaller reflects on the band’s journey: “Toronto was one of the very first cities we toured outside of our home, Trinidad & Tobago — and it’s held a special place in our hearts ever since.”
🏟️ Event Details
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Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Time: 7:00 PM
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Venue: Budweiser Stage, 909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3L3
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Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster
🌟 An Unforgettable Night
Attendees can expect an electrifying performance featuring Kes’s signature hits like “Savannah Grass,” “Hello,” and “Wotless.” The concert promises a high-energy celebration of Caribbean culture, unity, and music under the open sky of Toronto’s waterfront.
🎟️ Don’t miss this historic event. Join Kes the Band in celebrating 20 years of Soca music at Budweiser Stage on June 14.
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