Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2026 unveils ‘Birds of Paradise’ theme

Barking and Dagenham Carnival returns on Saturday 11 July 2026, from 1.00 pm to 6.30 pm at Barking Park, Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8TA, …
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Ian Burrell reflects on 20 years of RumFest

As RumFest prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary this weekend, founder Ian Burrell reflects on the vision behind the festival, the Caribbean’s central place...

How to express your individuality through everyday personalisation

Carnival shows how personal style can turn familiar materials, colours and traditions into something unmistakably individual. That same instinct appears far beyond the parade...

UK Saint Lucians keep Jounen Kwéyòl traditions alive

While Saint Lucia celebrates Creole Heritage Month at home, communities across the United Kingdom are preparing to honour their culture, language and traditions through...

Nailah Blackman says ‘Watch Me Work’ 

Nailah Blackman has released Watch Me Work (W.M.W), her latest soca track, produced by Anson Pro and accompanied by a vibrant new music video...

Saint Lucian women’s voices celebrated through film and creative conversation in...

Saint Lucian women’s stories will take centre stage at An Intimate Night of Tropical Theatre, an East London event combining film screenings, discussion and...

Sustainable Carnival symposium set for Leeds

Carnival practitioners, designers and cultural leaders will gather in Leeds later this month for the Sustainable & Green Carnival Arts Symposium, an event focused...
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RumFest celebrates 20 years of rum and Caribbean culture 

RumFest, one of the world’s leading rum festivals, marks its 20th anniversary in 2026, celebrating two decades of championing rum, education, and Caribbean culture....

Miss Caribbean UK 2026 grand finale set for London showcase

The 12th annual Miss Caribbean UK (MCUK) Grand Finale will take place at the Shaw Theatre in London on Saturday 17 October, bringing together...

UK soca and calypso artists invited to help shape new 2027...

Soca News is inviting UK-based soca and calypso artists to help develop a new initiative designed to support the genres' growth and create more...

October 2026 Soca Fete Guide

October may signal the transition into autumn, but the soca season is far from over. With Black History Month celebrations taking place across the...

Caribbean Sessions unveils Reflex10n for Notting Hill Carnival 2027

Caribbean Sessions has officially revealed Reflex10n as its theme for Notting Hill Carnival 2027, with pre-registration now open for masqueraders eager to secure their...

Desmond’s musical announced at 35th anniversary celebration

The iconic Black British sitcom Desmond's is set to be adapted into a stage musical, it was announced at a special 35th anniversary celebration...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines High Commission to host diaspora engagement...

The High Commission for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in London will host an Online Diaspora Engagement Event on Thursday, 8 October, inviting Vincentians...

International Soca Monarch to return for Trinidad Carnival 2027

The International Soca Monarch is set to make its return to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in 2027, with organisers Scorch Ltd announcing the competition's...

Bay Gardens Resorts unveils new luxury villa development in Saint Lucia

Bay Gardens Resorts has unveiled Sapphire Sands Villas, a new luxury accommodation offering that marks the Saint Lucian hospitality group's first venture into the...
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Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Museum closes physical location

The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Museum has announced it will close its physical location at the Penny Bank building in Port of Spain, citing...

Destra Garcia honoured with national award after 27 years in soca

Soca icon Destra Garcia has been honoured with one of Trinidad and Tobago’s national awards, recognising her contribution to women’s development and her nearly...

Notting Hill Carnival plaque relocated to Westbourne Park Station

A plaque honouring the pioneers of Notting Hill Carnival was relocated today from the Adventure Playground Centre to a new home outside Westbourne Park...

Juniah Lifa launches 2027 Soca campaign with Motor

Trinidad & Tobago singer Juniah Lifa has released Motor, a groove-driven new single that arrives as artists begin unveiling music for the 2027 Carnival...

British Airways boosts Barbados airlift with daily Gatwick service

British Airways is set to expand its Barbados operation with the launch of a new daily direct service between London Gatwick and Grantley Adams...

Machel Montano supports Save Soil Campaign in Belize 

Soca artist Machel Montano joined Belize Prime Minister John Briceño in supporting the Save Soil Movement during a September 2026 visit to the country.  Montano...

Tano and Kimi team up for new soca release Chupidee

Tano and Kimi have teamed up for Chupidee, a new soca collaboration released on 25 September as the build-up to Trinidad Carnival 2027 continues. Accompanied...

Jadel Finds Her Sweet Spot on Miss Rosey

Jadel’s Miss Rosey is a refreshing reminder that personality can be just as powerful as pace. Teaming up with XplicitMevon, and with songwriting contributions...

Miss Wob Dwiyet UK & Ti Matador UK 2026 pageant heads...

The Waitukubuli Culture & Tourism Initiative (WCTI), under the auspices of the Dominica High Commission, will stage the Miss Wob Dwiyet UK & Ti...
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Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow dies aged 91

The Caribbean has lost one of its most influential musical figures following the death of legendary calypsonian Mighty Sparrow at the age of 91. Slinger...

Discover the Magic of St. Kitts. Your Next Dream Destination Awaits!

St. Kitts, a jewel in the Caribbean, beckons with its irresistible charm and exhilarating festivities. Nestled amidst azure waters and lush emerald-green landscapes, this...

Billboard Names Coutain Caribbean Up-And-Comer

Trinidadian singer and songwriter Coutain has been named Billboard's Caribbean Up-And-Comer for September 2026, earning recognition from one of the world's leading music publications...

Sham Mahabir and LIMIN: The End of One Lime, the Start...

For nearly a decade, Sham Mahabir has been on a mission to bring the flavours, culture and spirit of Trinidad and Tobago to London....

Freetown Collective returns with new release HARD

Trinidad and Tobago group Freetown Collective have unveiled HARD, their latest contribution to the growing soundtrack of Trinidad Carnival 2027. The release arrives as artists...

Caribbean Music Awards 2026 returns home as Kes and Lady Lava...

The Caribbean Music Awards made its Caribbean debut on Saturday 19 September, bringing the ceremony to the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA)...
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