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Miss Caribbean UK is calling you

The 12th Annual Miss Caribbean UK competition will take place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the Shaw Theatre in London. Ready to represent your...

Joseph Charles - Sat 04 Apr 2026

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Soca Stars Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons are Co-Owners of New...

Trinidadian soca power couple Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons have officially joined Mondé Mas as co-owners. The new mas band will make its debut...

Samuel Asare - Fri 27 Mar 2026

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Carnival turns Preston blue for Lumo

Flags were waving and whistles blowing when Preston Caribbean Carnival welcomed a new resident to the Lancashire town on 24 March 2026. Lumo is...

Stephen Spark - Fri 27 Mar 2026

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Adam O Named Keynote Speaker for UVI 2026 Commencement

Soca artist Adam O'Neal, known as Adam O, a St. Croix native and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will deliver the keynote address at the...

Samuel Asare - Thu 26 Mar 2026

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MASQ By Naitram brings Carnival Storytelling to Notting Hill Carnival

Carnival lovers, get ready! A brand new mas band is about to hit the streets for Notting Hill Carnival 2026, with pure Caribbean heritage,...

Soca News Staff - Sun 22 Mar 2026

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Keeping Up With… Machel Montano

If there is one man who never slows down, it is Machel Montano, aka Monk Monte. The Soca King continues to prove why he...

Mizpah Wedaga - Tue 10 Mar 2026

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Lord Eric Sugumugu, Ghanaian Music Pioneer, Dies Aged 81

Lord Eric Sugumugu, the Ghanaian-born percussionist and cultural educator, has died at the age of 81 following a short illness. He passed away on...

Joseph Charles - Sun 08 Mar 2026

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Ah Coming, is Foxy Jael’s Debut Single

Dominican media personality Jael Joseph has long promoted Bouyon music and Caribbean culture online. As a host, creator, and influencer, she has built a...

Mizpah Wedaga - Sat 07 Mar 2026

News Travel

UK Government places Visa requirements on Saint Lucian Nationals

The Government of Saint Lucia has been informed by the UK Government about new visa requirements for Saint Lucian nationals travelling to the UK,...

Soca News Staff - Thu 05 Mar 2026

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Frontline Radio celebrates 20 years on air

Frontline Radio is now 20 years old, that is, two decades since it first started broadcasting on 1st February 2006. The station was founded...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 03 Mar 2026

News

Tunes On A Tuesday Edition 18

We’re happy to share the latest soca, calypso, zouk and bouyon tracks sent to us this week. Turn up the volume, update your playlist...

Soca News Staff - Tue 03 Mar 2026

News Travel

British Airways to offer Free High-Speed Wi-Fi to All Passengers

British Airways has announced it will begin rolling out free, high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to all passengers from early 2026. The initiative was formally announced...

Samuel Asare - Mon 02 Mar 2026

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Voice receives 2025 Calypso/Soca Award from AEAUSA

On Wednesday, 25th February, Voice (Aaron St. Louis) was officially presented with his 2025 Calypso/Soca Award in Trinidad and Tobago. This prestigious honour was...

Soca News Staff - Mon 02 Mar 2026

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Notting Hill Carnival Band Launches – March 2026

Band launch season continues as Notting Hill Carnival 2026 approaches faster than a speeding train. If you have ever thought about playing mas but were...

Soca News Staff - Sun 01 Mar 2026

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Soca Fete Guide March 2026

Here's your monthly guide to what's happening in the world of soca! We keep you connected to the latest soca events, fetes, concerts, and...

Soca News Staff - Sun 01 Mar 2026

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KesTheBand Brings the Vibrant Beats of Soca to Europe with the...

KesTheBand is set to embark on their Roots, Rock, Soca Tour in Europe and the United Kingdom from April 30 to May 2, 2026. Kees...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 24 Feb 2026

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 17

We’re pleased to share the latest soca, calypso, zouk and bouyon tracks sent to our inbox this week.Turn up the volume, refresh your playlist...

Soca News Staff - Tue 24 Feb 2026

News

Happy 47th Independence anniversary Saint Lucia!

Saint Lucia celebrated its 47th Independence anniversary on 22 February 2026, that is, 47 years since gaining sovereignty from Britain in 1979. Since 22 February fell on...

Soca News Staff - Sun 22 Feb 2026

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From Panyard To PhD: Dr Dawn Batson is Writing The Next Chapter For Steelpan

The captivating ping of a steelpan is more than just a sound; it's a story of resilience, innovation, and cultural memory. For over four decades, Dr...

Ebenezer Egyir - Sat 21 Feb 2026

News Results

Machel’s Encore takes 2026 Road March title

Machel Montano has made history with his twelfth National Road March title with Encore, solidifying his legacy as the King of Soca. With this achievement,...

Soca News Staff - Wed 18 Feb 2026

News

David Rudder’s Contemporary Griot exhibition

The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Museum, working with the University of Trinidad and Tobago, launched the David Rudder: A Contemporary Griot exhibition on Wednesday 21 January. The...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 18 Feb 2026

News

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 16

We’re pleased to share the latest soca, calypso, zouk and bouyon tracks sent to our inbox this week. If you’re getting ready for Carnival...

Soca News Staff - Tue 17 Feb 2026

News Results

Terri Lyons takes the National Calypso Monarch with Blessings

Terri Lyons, dazzling in white, emerged victorious at the finals of the National Calypso Monarch competition, winning against twelve talented contestants! Her captivating rendition...

Soca News Staff - Tue 17 Feb 2026

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Mia Mottley secures Third Consecutive Term as Prime Minister of Barbados

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has secured a third consecutive term in office after her party, the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), won all 30...

Samuel Asare - Fri 13 Feb 2026

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Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 15

We’re excited to share the newest soca, calypso, zouk, and bouyon tracks sent to our inbox this week. If you’re gearing up for Carnival...

Soca News Staff - Tue 10 Feb 2026

News

Happy Independence Day, Grenada!

Grenada celebrates Independence Day on February 7 each year to symbolise its freedom from Britain in 1974. In 2026 the country turns 52 years old. The day...

Soca News Staff - Sat 07 Feb 2026

News Results

TUCO Junior Fiesta semi-finals result

The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) has released the list of finalists for the First Citizens and Smalta National Junior Calypso Monarch 2026. The announcement followed the semi-final round held on Saturday...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 05 Feb 2026

News

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 14

this week we bring you the latest soca, calypso, zouk and bouyon tracks sent to our inbox. If you’re looking for new music for...

Soca News Staff - Tue 03 Feb 2026

News

Trinidad Carnival Fete List 2026

Get ready for the greatest show on Earth! Trinidad Carnival 2026 is fast approaching, and the island is already heating up with an exciting...

Joseph Charles - Sun 01 Feb 2026

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Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival announces its 2026 Artists Roster

Did you know Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman? The Eastern Caribbean island is known for outdoor...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 30 Jan 2026

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Eighty songs advance to Saint Lucia's Soca Monarch Quarterfinals

Miss Caribbean UK is calling you

Soca Stars Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons are Co-Owners of New...

Carnival turns Preston blue for Lumo

Adam O Named Keynote Speaker for UVI 2026 Commencement

MASQ By Naitram brings Carnival Storytelling to Notting Hill Carnival

Keeping Up With… Machel Montano

Lord Eric Sugumugu, Ghanaian Music Pioneer, Dies Aged 81

Ah Coming, is Foxy Jael’s Debut Single

UK Government places Visa requirements on Saint Lucian Nationals

Frontline Radio celebrates 20 years on air

Tunes On A Tuesday Edition 18

British Airways to offer Free High-Speed Wi-Fi to All Passengers

Voice receives 2025 Calypso/Soca Award from AEAUSA

Notting Hill Carnival Band Launches – March 2026

Soca Fete Guide March 2026

KesTheBand Brings the Vibrant Beats of Soca to Europe with the...

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 17

Happy 47th Independence anniversary Saint Lucia!

From Panyard To PhD: Dr Dawn Batson is Writing The Next Chapter For Steelpan

Machel’s Encore takes 2026 Road March title

David Rudder’s Contemporary Griot exhibition

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 16

Terri Lyons takes the National Calypso Monarch with Blessings

Mia Mottley secures Third Consecutive Term as Prime Minister of Barbados

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 15

Happy Independence Day, Grenada!

TUCO Junior Fiesta semi-finals result

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 14

Trinidad Carnival Fete List 2026

Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival announces its 2026 Artists Roster

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