00:00After weeks of anticipation, the Queen's Royal College All-Inclusive Event Fete Royal
00:05Ramagee turned the school's historic grounds into a carnival space on Saturday night.
00:11The event, scheduled to begin at 6.30pm, got off to a delayed start, with patrons waiting
00:17outside longer than expected, but once the gates were opened, the mood quickly shifted
00:23and the focus turned to the night ahead.
00:25True to its all-inclusive format, food stations were spread across the venue, offering a
00:30wide mix of local and international options, from curry dishes to Asian cuisine, to sushi,
00:37ribs, seafoods and desserts, and even an Italian station.
00:42Several popular fast food brands were also on hand.
00:46Drink stations were positioned throughout the grounds, including a champagne bar, a Patron
00:50station and multiple bars stocked with premium spirits.
00:55Rave performances carried the night forward, with Dili Nadan and Freetown Collective setting
01:00the tone early.
01:01Between sets, Steelpan groups, including the Defence Force Steel Orchestra, brought a more
01:07traditional rhythm, giving patrons space to eat, lime and settle in.
01:13As the crowd grew, Kes the band took the stage.
01:24Joined by surprise appearances from artists such as Benjai and Fullblown, lifting the energy
01:30in the venue.
01:31Young Brother followed, connecting easily with the crowd before welcoming Nadia Batson on stage.
01:49Mikel Teja came next, moving through his catalogue before closing with Patrice Roberts as the pair
01:54performed capital.
02:00The night's final stretch belonged to Marcel Montano, who delivered an extended closing set,
02:20blending newer crowd favorites with throwback hits.
02:24He later brought out artists such as Skinny Fabulous, along with Lil Natty and Tunda to close
02:30the night.
02:36Alexander Bruiswold, TV6 News.
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