XS Energy was formed on March 18th 1995. The founding members shared the perspective that, carnival in St. Lucia had stagnated somewhat, and there was a need to take it to a higher level, so both revellers and sponsors alike would be given ultimate satisfaction.

XS Energy has now produced twelve portrayals for carnival from 1997 to 2008. We have placed 4th once, 2nd on three occasions, third five times, and captured the coveted Band of the Year title in 2001, 2002 and 2006. We have also won the Best Design Award in 2002, 2003 and 2006 as well as the Most Colourful Award in 2006. The band has won the King of the Bands title on four occasions and Queen of the Bands in 2003 in collaboration with Mr. Giovanni St. Omer. We returned to winner’s row again with our second Queen of the Bands title in 2007 under the direction of Mr. Danny Martial. We are also committed to junior carnival, which represents the future of the art form, and we have produced twelve portrayals that have placed second on six occasions and also won Band of the Year in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007. We have won the junior queen title six times and the junior king title for the first time in 2007 and again in 2008. We have established ourselves as one of the leading bands in the sub region and our reputation as a fun filled organisation is second to none. We have also gained the respect of our peers in the region and some of our designs were adapted for use in Trinidad carnival for 2001. We have also produced individual costumes for Martinique and Guadeloupe as well as sections for carnival in St. Kitts. Locally, we produce pieces outside of carnival for hotels and for special events.

Mrs. Valentine Quinlan is coordinating our junior band. Ms. Nadia Asgill, Ms. Sandra Eudovique, Mr. Chris Norville, Mr. Peter Murray and Mr. Mark Louis make up our events management team. Our registration team comprise Mr. Sebastien Beckles, Ms. Theresa Biscette, Ms. Kim Desir, Ms. Brenda Celestine, Mr. Kevin Celestine and Ms. Merlinda Joseph. Our public relations activity is coordinated by Mr. Embert Charles. Mr. Joseph Maxwell, Mrs. Valentine Quinlan, Ms. Theresa Victor and Ms. Desiray Mc Lean are authorised to negotiate with sponsors on behalf of the band. Mr. Shane Charlery has been the main designer for the band since 1999.

The current executive group comprises the following individuals:
John “JJ” Joseph – Bandleader
Lance Arnold
Embert Charles
Anthony Reece
Shane Charlery