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Jnighs expands his reach beyond Grenada

Grenadian soca artist Jnighs is growing his profile through a catalogue of Jab Jab and soca music, alongside performances at carnival events across the...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 12 Aug 2026

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London Celebrates World Steelpan Day

When the United Nations officially designated 11 August as World Steelpan Day in 2023, it marked a historic moment for Trinidad and Tobago's national...

Joseph Charles - Tue 11 Aug 2026

News Results

Sabrina and Snakey win Grenada Soca Monarch Titles

Sabrina and Snakey were crowned Groovy and Power Soca Monarch champions respectively when the 2026 Grenada Soca Monarch finals took place at the National...

Soca News Staff - Sat 08 Aug 2026

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August 2026 Soca Fete Guide – Notting Hill Carnival Special

UK SOCA EVENTS & CARIBBEAN PARTIES August is the biggest and most significant month on the UK soca calendar, with Notting Hill Carnival at its...

Soca News Staff - Sat 08 Aug 2026

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Seani B and Triniboi Joocie release After Road Amazon Music Original

Grammy Award-winning producer Seani B has teamed up with Trinidad-born, UK-based soca artist Triniboi Joocie for After Road (Amazon Music Original), a new collaboration...

Joseph Charles - Fri 07 Aug 2026

News Results

New Generation and Pan Nation share UK Small Band Panorama Crown

New Generation Steel Orchestra and Pan Nation Steel Orchestra were crowned joint winners of the UK Small Band Panorama on Sunday 2 August, following...

Joseph Charles - Tue 04 Aug 2026

Music News

Ms Desire makes long-awaited return with Bad All By Myself

UK artist Ms Desire has returned with Bad All By Myself, her first release since 2023. Following a break from music to embrace motherhood, the reigning...

Soca News Staff - Sat 01 Aug 2026

Competitions News

The 2026 Pic-O-De-Crop winner is Adrian Clarke

Adrian Clarke (AC) captured the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop crown on Friday night, emerging victorious at the competition's finals held at the National Botanical...

Joseph Charles - Sat 01 Aug 2026

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What Is Kadooment Day?

With just days to go before Barbados celebrates the climax of Crop Over, all eyes are on Grand Kadooment. On Monday, thousands of masqueraders...

Soca News Staff - Thu 30 Jul 2026

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Yvette Reinfor Celebrates Six Decades of Notting Hill Carnival Heritage

Three guided walks, Caribbean suppers, pub takeovers and a brand new calypso written specially for the occasion. Yvette Reinfor of More Curricular CIC discusses...

Soca News Staff - Wed 29 Jul 2026

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Prime Minister Mottley urges protection of traditional Crop Over music

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has urged the island's music and cultural industry to safeguard traditional calypso and soca, warning that newer musical...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 28 Jul 2026

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Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals: The Crown every Calypsonian wants

The Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Competition is Barbados’ premier calypso contest and one of the most anticipated events on the Crop Over calendar. Since the...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 27 Jul 2026

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What is Foreday Morning?

Foreday Morning is one of the signature events of Barbados' Crop Over festival. The pre-dawn celebration sees revellers take to the streets covered in...

Soca News Staff - Sat 25 Jul 2026

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Guyana mourns MV Barima Victims

Barima, one of the country’s deadliest maritime disasters in recent history. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali ordered flags to be flown at half-mast from 22 to...

Soca News Staff - Fri 24 Jul 2026

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Pic-O-De-Crop Finals moved to CARIFESTA House following Sir Garfield Sobers Service

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has announced that the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, will be staged at CARIFESTA House...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 24 Jul 2026

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Superior Vintage Calypso Brigade returns with Emancipation V 2026

Calypso lovers are set for an evening of classic performances when the Superior Vintage Calypso Brigade stages Emancipation V 2026 at the Central Bank...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 23 Jul 2026

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12th International Conference in Carnival Arts explores the future of pan, calypso and...

The TASPO 75 anniversary celebrations continue with the 12th International Conference in Carnival Arts: Steelpan, Calypso and Mas, bringing together artists, academics, musicians and producers to discuss the...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 21 Jul 2026

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Pantonic Launches Appeal to Find New Panyard Home

Pantonic Steel Orchestra has launched an urgent campaign to secure a new permanent panyard, calling on supporters and the wider community to help find...

Joseph Charles - Mon 20 Jul 2026

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Caribbean Cricket icon Sir Garfield Sobers dies at 89

Barbadian sporting legend Sir Garfield Sobers has died at the age of 89 on Friday 17 July, prompting tributes from across the region and...

Soca News Staff - Sat 18 Jul 2026

News Results

Mikey Mercer claims Sweet and Soca Monarch crowns at Banks Party...

Mikey Mercer captured both the Sweet Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch crowns at the 2026 Banks Party Monarch Finals, held at the National...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 15 Jul 2026

Music News

Tunes On A Tuesday – Saint Lucia Carnival Edition

We’re bringing you a fresh selection of the hottest music from Saint Lucia this week. Whether you're cruising, hitting the gym, powering through work,...

Soca News Staff - Tue 14 Jul 2026

Music News

Tunes On A Tuesday – Crop Over Edition

This week’s picks showcase the best of Barbados' vibrant music scene, packed with the energy and rhythm that make Crop Over unforgettable. Whether you're...

Soca News Staff - Tue 14 Jul 2026

News Results

Kisha Kay becomes first woman to win Groovy Soca Monarch

Kisha Kay (Kisha Joseph) and Ezra D'Funmachine (Ezra Augustin) were crowned the 2026 Groovy Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch respectively after winning the...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 14 Jul 2026

Feature News

TASPO-75 – a celebration of steelpan in Britain

From Tuesday 21 to Sunday 26 July London will host one of the greatest celebrations of steelpan Britain has ever seen or heard. The dates...

Stephen Spark - Mon 13 Jul 2026

News Results

History made as Saint Lucia crowns two 2026 National Carnival Queens

Saint Lucia made history on Saturday 4 July when Miss Bank of Saint Lucia, Nyaley Lewis, and Miss Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Faith Edward,...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 13 Jul 2026

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July 2026 Soca Fete Guide

UK SOCA EVENTS & CARIBBEAN PARTIES Welcome to your July guide to what’s happening in the world of soca! This month, we’re bringing you the...

Soca News Staff - Fri 10 Jul 2026

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Saint Lucia gears up for four days of Carnival competition

It’s another exciting year on the Saint Lucia Carnival calendar. Last weekend saw the staging of the Miss Carnival Queen Pageant, which ended in...

Joseph Charles - Thu 09 Jul 2026

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Steel Scenes on the Southbank

From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July, London’s Southbank Centre will bring together 500 steelpan players from 15 bands for what promises to be...

Stephen Spark - Thu 09 Jul 2026

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Denise Belfon brings global spotlight to Rum Island Festival

Denise Belfon added to Rum Island Festival lineup after Drake sample reignites interest in classic hit. Soca veteran Denise Belfon has been added to the...

Joseph Charles - Thu 09 Jul 2026

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2026 Scotiabank Junior Soca Monarch finalists announced

Seven young soca artists have secured places in the 2026 Scotiabank Junior Soca Monarch final after competing in the semi-finals on Sunday 28 June...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 07 Jul 2026

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August 2026 Soca Fete Guide - Notting Hill Carnival Special

Jnighs expands his reach beyond Grenada

London Celebrates World Steelpan Day

Sabrina and Snakey win Grenada Soca Monarch Titles

August 2026 Soca Fete Guide – Notting Hill Carnival Special

Seani B and Triniboi Joocie release After Road Amazon Music Original

New Generation and Pan Nation share UK Small Band Panorama Crown

Ms Desire makes long-awaited return with Bad All By Myself

The 2026 Pic-O-De-Crop winner is Adrian Clarke

What Is Kadooment Day?

Yvette Reinfor Celebrates Six Decades of Notting Hill Carnival Heritage

Prime Minister Mottley urges protection of traditional Crop Over music

Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals: The Crown every Calypsonian wants

What is Foreday Morning?

Guyana mourns MV Barima Victims

Pic-O-De-Crop Finals moved to CARIFESTA House following Sir Garfield Sobers Service

Superior Vintage Calypso Brigade returns with Emancipation V 2026

12th International Conference in Carnival Arts explores the future of pan, calypso and...

Pantonic Launches Appeal to Find New Panyard Home

Caribbean Cricket icon Sir Garfield Sobers dies at 89

Mikey Mercer claims Sweet and Soca Monarch crowns at Banks Party...

Tunes On A Tuesday – Saint Lucia Carnival Edition

Tunes On A Tuesday – Crop Over Edition

Kisha Kay becomes first woman to win Groovy Soca Monarch

TASPO-75 – a celebration of steelpan in Britain

History made as Saint Lucia crowns two 2026 National Carnival Queens

July 2026 Soca Fete Guide

Saint Lucia gears up for four days of Carnival competition

Steel Scenes on the Southbank

Denise Belfon brings global spotlight to Rum Island Festival

2026 Scotiabank Junior Soca Monarch finalists announced

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