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Soca stars to shine in desert sky at Dubai’s Caribbean Carnival

King of Soca Machel Montano will bring the Caribbean’s finest music to Dubai next month when he shares headlining honours with dancehall supremo Beenie...

Joseph Charles - Mon 11 Nov 2024

News Travel

Sugar and spice and all things nice in St. Kitts

Why go to St. Kitts? It’s just a tiny speck in the Caribbean Sea – less than half the size of the Isle of...

Stephen Spark - Sun 10 Nov 2024

News

Machel Montano earns Master’s Degree in Carnival Studies

Trinidadian soca legend Machel Montano has achieved another milestone by earning a Master of Arts Degree in Carnival Studies from the University of Trinidad...

Radeya Osman - Sat 09 Nov 2024

News

Tobago Carnival honours legend Calypso Rose

The organisers of Tobago Carnival 2024 honoured the legendary Calypso Rose, paying tribute to her incredible contributions to Calypso music and Caribbean culture. In...

Radeya Osman - Thu 07 Nov 2024

News

Shakyrah Davis is Miss Caribbean UK 2024

Shakyrah Davis, who represented Antigua & Barbuda at the 10th anniversary of the competition, is the 2024 Miss Caribbean UK. The 26-year-old was well-supported...

Joseph Charles - Wed 06 Nov 2024

News

Vincy Alliance Mas ushers in change for Notting Hill Carnival 2025

Long-time participant of Notting Hill Carnival, Vincy Alliance Mas, has announced an exciting transformation. As of 2025, the established mas band will be known...

Radeya Osman - Tue 05 Nov 2024

News

Verse claims Tobago Soca Crown

Jaheim Thomas, known as Verse, has claimed the prestigious title of Tobago Soca Titans champion, bringing fresh energy to the island's soca music scene. On...

Joseph Charles - Mon 04 Nov 2024

News

All Eyes on the Prize at Miss Caribbean UK 2024

Ashley Joseph and Ashlea Jade Akinwumi will be hosting this Saturday’s Miss Caribbean UK (MCUK), whilst the judging team includes MCUK patron Dr Shaun...

Dunstan Creavalle - Thu 31 Oct 2024

News

Machel receives The Entertainer’s Key to New York City

Soca sensation Machel Montano has received the keys to New York City at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. Mayor Eric Adams presented the...

Radeya Osman - Sat 05 Oct 2024

News Review

Steelpan conquers Cowley Road Carnival!

Hopes were high but feelings were uncertain as Oxford’s much-loved carnival returned to the road on 1 September 2024. Forecasters warned of storms; gloom-mongers...

Stephen Spark - Fri 04 Oct 2024

News

Famalay – 2025 conference will make carnival connections in Trinidad

It’s been decided! After months of planning, the 11th International Carnival Conference will take place in Trinidad from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 March...

Joseph Charles - Fri 04 Oct 2024

News

Hackney Carnival 2024 Results

Here are the results of this year's Hackney Carnival, held on Sunday, 22 September 2024. The next instalment of Hackney Carnival is scheduled for...

Joseph Charles - Tue 01 Oct 2024

News

What’s on – October 2024

October is Black History Month in the UK and Kweyol month in Saint Lucia. On our list, there are a few events that mark...

Joseph Charles - Tue 01 Oct 2024

News

Saint Lucia to celebrate Julien Alfred Day on 27 September

On September 16, 2024, Saint Lucia’s Parliament approved the Julien Alfred Day Bill, establishing September 27 2024, as a public holiday to honour Julien...

Joseph Charles - Wed 25 Sep 2024

Books News

Rudolph Walker’s Birthday Book Launch

Has there been any other Caribbean-born actor who has had such a prominent presence on British TV screens over the past six decades than...

Dunstan Creavalle - Tue 24 Sep 2024

News

Miss Caribbean UK to Celebrate 10th Anniversary.

Miss Caribbean UK, the leading platform for celebrating beauty, intelligence, and cultural diversity, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary celebration in 2024. Since...

Dunstan Creavalle - Mon 23 Sep 2024

News

Soca News guide to Hackney Carnival 2024

Hackney Carnival 2024 is set to return to its roots on Sunday 22 September with a family-focused parade. Celebrating the rich cultural diversity of...

Joseph Charles - Mon 16 Sep 2024

News

The 24th World Creole Music Festival is back this October

The 24th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) will be held from Friday, 25 to Sunday 27 October, at the Windsor Park...

Radeya Osman - Thu 12 Sep 2024

News

Behind the Beat: The Rise of Soca Music in Casino Entertainment

Soca music has evolved from its Caribbean roots to become a global phenomenon. In recent years, it has found a unique place within casino...

ggoodis - Tue 10 Sep 2024

News

Medical Cannabis use is expanding in the UK

Medical cannabis patients are encountering a growing selection of reliable, trustworthy and experienced cannabis distributors online. These businesses provide their site visitors with a...

ggoodis - Mon 09 Sep 2024

News

From Kingston to the World: The Rise of Caribbean Sprinting

The Caribbean is a region known for its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and notably great contributions to athletics. Through the years, Caribbean sprinters have...

ggoodis - Mon 09 Sep 2024

News

Saint Lucia to host inaugural consumer event in London

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is knuckling down on all angles to host its first-ever dedicated consumer event in London on Saturday 14 September,...

Radeya Osman - Sun 08 Sep 2024

News

Opposition grows as Notting Hill Carnival organiser stifles dissent

The traditional post-event public meeting for Notting Hill Carnival took place at The Tabernacle on 5 September. Although billed as a ‘residents’ meeting’, it...

Stephen Spark - Fri 06 Sep 2024

News

We are off to the Swiss Soca Festival

The 8th Edition of the Swiss Soca Festival will take place from Friday 6 - Sunday 8 September in Zug, Switzerland. The event will...

Radeya Osman - Wed 04 Sep 2024

News

Grenfell Fire report damns council, construction companies and government for laxity,...

Dangerously weakened safety regulation, greed, dishonesty, incompetence, arrogance, complacency and buck-passing were just a few of the damning terms at the launch today of...

Stephen Spark - Wed 04 Sep 2024

News Review

Notting Hill Carnival J’Ouvert – de-cancelling de culture

Lurking in the shadows on the opposite side of the road, two policemen eyed me warily as I walked down Ladbroke Grove. I affected...

Stephen Spark - Wed 04 Sep 2024

News

Notting Hill Carnival meeting – your chance to speak out

Carnivalists, other participants and residents should head to The Tabernacle in Powis Square W11 2AY on Thursday evening (7-9pm) for the annual post-carnival Residents’...

Stephen Spark - Tue 03 Sep 2024

News

From Local Legends to Global Icons: St. Kitts Music Festival 2024

The 2024 St. Kitts Music Festival was an electrifying spectacle that blended the best of local, regional, and international music talent, offering this year's...

Rachel Ritfeld - Tue 03 Sep 2024

News

Oxford’s Cowley Road Carnival is back!

The popular carnival along Cowley Road in east Oxford returns to the streets again on Sunday 1 September. The theme ‘Our Nature Our Future’...

Stephen Spark - Sat 31 Aug 2024

News

Mangrove are the UK Panorama Champions for 2024

It was first announced that Ebony had retained the Panorama title, but between that announcement and Sunday, the results were amended to show Mangrove...

Soca News Staff - Wed 28 Aug 2024

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