Submissions are now officially open for the 2026 National Groovy & Power Soca Competition, as the Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) invites artists to help define the soundtrack for Carnival 2026.
In an official announcement issued on Monday 11 May 2026, CPMC confirmed that all entries must be submitted digitally via the designated online submission form. Artists have until Thursday 28 May 2026 at 10:00pm to complete submissions, with late entries not being accepted.
To be eligible, artists must submit a Groovy or Power Soca song along with a backing track, producer details, image and full registration information. Audio files must be submitted in WAV or MP3 format.
CPMC also confirmed that all music competitions for the 2026 Carnival season will operate under the updated Competition Rules and Regulations, with revised registration requirements now in effect. Under the updated rules, an artist or group may only register once and must perform the same song throughout the competition.
CPMC is encouraging artists to rise to the challenge and contribute to a Carnival season defined by creativity, excellence and national pride.
Saint Lucia Carnival is scheduled to take place from Monday 20 to Tuedsay 21 July 2026.
