Montano Makes History: Machel Captures Record 12th Road March Crown as “Encore” Dominates the Parade Route

Machel Montano Makes History With 12th Road March Win, TUCO Confirms No Truck Restrictions

Machel Montano Makes History With 12th Road March Win, TUCO Confirms No Truck Restrictions Machel Montano Makes History With 12th Road March Win, TUCO Confirms No Truck Restrictions TTT News February 18, 2026 CommunityPresident of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation, Ainsley King, says there is nothing wrong with Road March contenders moving from truck to truck to perform their songs. The clarification came… The post Machel Montano M…

Montano Makes History: Machel Captures Record 12th Road March Crown as “Encore” Dominates the Parade Route

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — Wednesday, February 18, 2026 — Soca titan Machel Montano has officially rewritten Trinidad and Tobago Carnival history, clinching his 12th National Road March title—the most by any artiste—after his 2026 anthem “Encore” surged to victory with 171 plays across the official judging points. The results were announced Wednesday by TUCO President Ainsley King, confirming Montano has now moved clear of the late calyp…

Machel is king of the road

Trinidad and Tobago Soca icon Machel Montano is the undisputed king of the road. Machel has made history by capturing the most road march titles for his country’s Carnival, following the announcement of this year’s results on Wednesday.   Machel’s Encore was adjudged the most played song on Carnival Monday and Tuesday – his 12th road march title. Machel and Lord Kitchener had been tied on 11 wins each. Machel first owned the road in 1997 with Bi…