The Friends of Belles Combo have announced a major fundraising concert to support former members of the legendary Dominican musical group, which entertained communities across the island for more than three decades. The Belles Combo Benefit Concert is set for Saturday 3 October 2026 at Zaman Park, Belfast, Mahaut, starting at 9:00 p.m.
The event will honour the musicians who helped shape Dominica's cadence-lypso and popular music culture while raising vital funds for three former musicians and one roadie who dedicated their lives to Dominican culture. Funds raised from ticket sales, donor contributions and other sources will be presented to the beneficiaries at a special event following the concert.
Belles Combo was formed in the 1960s as Embers, led by the versatile Micheal «Mike» Moreau and made up of young men from Mahaut and Massacre. The group toured extensively across the region as well as Canada, the United States and Colombia, representing Dominica, Creole music and the people of Mahaut with passion and distinction. During their more than thirty years together, they produced three LPs and several singles, many of which remain fan favourites and continue to receive airplay in Dominica and especially in the French West Indies.
The concert will feature a line-up of acts including the legendary First Serenade Band with performers such as Senator, Joey and Gerry Lloyd, White Fayrie, Janet Azouz and Derek Peter, along with Colton T, the mighty Swinging Stars, Linford John of Bill-O-Men fame, Julien Riviere — the Caribbean Cowboy, Midnight Groovers, the Belles Combo Tribute Band and local DJ Rio.
Tickets are priced at $30 for regular admission and $150 for VIP. They are available at J&M Enterprises on Campbell Road, Convenience Plus, Majic Mart, the Mahaut/Jimmit/Tarreau Village Council in Mahaut and Bull's Eye Pharmacy in Goodwill.
An account with the Mahaut/Jimmit/Tarreau Village Council is now open to receive contributions from fans at home and in the diaspora. Contributions can be sent via Mobanking to NBD Account number 100035234, ID Number 5553727. The account will remain open until 23 November to receive contributions.
Music fans in Mahaut and across Dominica are being invited to support the Belles Combo Benefit Concert on Saturday 3 October at Zaman Park and to give back to the pride and joy of Mahaut, the Belles Combo.
