Revamped Mound Mania puts music and culture back at the heart of Sabina Park

Patrons at Sabina Park discovered that the restored Mound Mania offered far more than what unfolded on the pitch during the West Indies' home series against Sri Lanka. On one night, D'Yani's smooth singing carried across the ground; two evenings later, Ding Dong fired up the crowd with a lively set. Together, those moments underscored how the refreshed entertainment zone had turned the stadium's iconic mound into a centre for music, culture and socialising.

Renaissance supplied a steady musical thread across the tour, weaving off-field programming into the match-day rhythm so supporters stayed engaged from the first delivery to the final wicket. That festive backdrop ran alongside a strong result for the home side, who took the T20 series 2-1 against Sri Lanka.

Rain disrupted the One-Day International portion of the tour, with two of the three ODIs called off. Even so, buzz around the T20 fixtures helped the venue spring back to life. Business executive Patricia Duncan Sutherland was among those soaking up the atmosphere, including photo moments with dancehall artiste Kemar Highcon during the Sri Lanka visit.

For many fans, the mound became the place to take it all in — live acts, music, food, drinks and cricket rolled into one experience. Organisers say that mix has rebuilt the hill's standing as the social core of Sabina Park.

"Our Mound Maniacs — returning and new — are happy, so we are very pleased," said Kino Johnson, director of Mound Mania. "We are ecstatic with our first presentation in our multi-year agreement as hosts of the Sabina Park Party Stand. With only a few days turnaround time, we've managed to re-stamp the mound's place as the pulse of Sabina Park," he continued, adding that the positive response from patrons has left organisers excited about future opportunities to build on the concept.

Johnson, who co-directs the programme with Sean Green, said the team is already looking ahead. "We're excited to work with West Indies cricket, plus other interested sports and entertainment entities in the near future," he added.

A stronger hospitality package also shaped the experience, letting supporters watch in comfort without leaving the party mood. Several refreshment points kept the crowd supplied, with sponsor Red Stripe helping to lift the overall look and feel.

"I think people really enjoyed the new look for Mound Mania. It was a wonderful setup and it gave an elevated experience," said Sean Wallace, Head of Commerce at Red Stripe. "We had multiple bars where you could stay refreshed with a nice cold Red Stripe along with other beverages. I think it was an added experience to cricket and I just wanted persons to come out and enjoy the mound when we're at Sabina."

Wallace said backing the activation matched the company's long record of investing in Jamaican sport and culture. "Red Stripe always tries to be a part of anywhere people are enjoying unique experiences. We support Cricket West Indies and we're one of the main sponsors of the Sri Lanka tour of the West Indies. As pillars of culture, sport and food, this was something we took great pride in being a part of," he said.

The West Indies marked their T20 series victory over Sri Lanka at Sabina Park in Kingston on Sunday, 15 June 2026 — a tour that pointed to a rising appetite among sports fans for match-day experiences that stretch well beyond the boundary.