The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Collabr App, co-founded by West Indies cricket icon Dwayne Bravo, to uncover and showcase the Caribbean’s rising musical stars. As part of the 2025 tournament, emerging artists will have the chance to perform during halftime shows at CPL matches, offering them a platform to reach regional and international audiences.
Collabr App: A Creative Space for Artists
Collabr is a creative networking app designed by and for artists, providing musicians, filmmakers, writers, and other creatives a space to promote their work, grow their audience, and connect with collaborators across all disciplines. Through this partnership, artists can upload their profiles and showreels to the app, where Bravo, his team, and the CPL will select standout talents to perform live.
Live & Louder: Showcasing Caribbean Talent
The performances will be part of the CPL’s Live & Louder initiative, which highlights non-cricketing entertainment across the league. The lineup will feature some of the region’s most celebrated music acts, joining the Collabr artists to entertain the crowd at CPL games. Some of the notable artists fans can expect to see this year include AkaiiUSweet, Ricky T, Claudette Peters, and Lil Rick, with more exciting acts yet to be announced.
Exciting Partnership for Caribbean Music
Pete Russell, CEO of the Republic Bank CPL, expressed his excitement: “At CPL, we’re always looking for new ways to highlight the best of the Caribbean, and this collaboration allows us to shine a light on musical talent that needs a platform to showcase their ability. We’re excited to work with Dwayne, who had the vision to create this opportunity, and the Collabr team to discover fresh voices and deliver unforgettable performances for our fans.”
Dwayne Bravo’s Passion for Music and Cricket
Dwayne Bravo, West Indies legend and Collabr co-founder, shared his excitement about the partnership: “As someone who’s always been passionate about both cricket and music, this partnership with CPL is a dream come true. Collabr was created to give talented artists a real chance to be seen and heard, and now they’ll have the opportunity to perform on one of the biggest stages in Caribbean sport. I can’t wait to see the incredible talent we uncover and bring that energy to the CPL crowd.”
