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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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Aidonia and Ayetian to perform as headliners at the inaugural Rum...

Atlanta will welcome a new Caribbean cultural event on Saturday 11 July with the inaugural Rum Island Festival at Piedmont Park Promenade. The one-day...

Radeya Osman - Wed 01 Jul 2026

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Dezral awaits as Nine Calypsonians secure Monarch Final spots

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee has announced the finalists for the 2026 Calypso Monarch competition following a weekend of semi-final performances. Nine calypsonians...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 01 Jul 2026

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Tributes as Tobago soca star Oscar B dies at 57

Tobago soca singer Oscar Dennis Benjamin, better known as Oscar B, died on Sunday 28 June, at the age of 57 from complications related...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 01 Jul 2026

News

Crop Over Opening Gala to Launch 2026 Season in Barbados

Barbados’ Crop Over festival will officially get underway this weekend with the highly anticipated Opening Gala and Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes, taking...

Soca News Staff - Tue 30 Jun 2026

News

Nerdy, Dezral and Jardel return as 2026 Soca Monarch finalists are...

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee has revealed the finalists for the 2026 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competitions, following the semi-finals held at...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 30 Jun 2026

News

Venezuela rocked by deadly twin earthquakes

Venezuela is reeling after two powerful earthquakes struck within seconds of each other on Wednesday 24 June 2026, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured...

Soca News Staff - Fri 26 Jun 2026

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18 calypsonians advance to the semi-finals of the Calypso Monarch Competition

On Monday 22 June, the quarter-final round of the Saint Lucia Calypso Monarch Competition took place, resulting in 18 calypsonians advancing to the semi-finals. The...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 25 Jun 2026

News Results

40 artists advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 Groovy &...

On 8 June, the semi-finalists for the 2026 Groovy & Power Soca Monarch Competition were confirmed following the quarter-final round. Eighty artists competed for...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 25 Jun 2026

News

Tunes On A Tuesday – Edition 22 (Crop Over Special)

We’re dropping a fresh set of Crop Over music straight into your week. This week’s picks bring that true Barbados festival sound made for...

Soca News Staff - Tue 23 Jun 2026

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WFTA strengthens Caribbean ties through Connect2Reconnect Pilot

The Waltham Forest, Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica Twinning Association (WFTA) has successfully concluded its Connect2Reconnect (C2R) Pilot 2026 delegation visit, marking a key...

Radeya Osman - Mon 22 Jun 2026

News Travel

Arriving early unlocks the full Crop Over travel experience

UK travellers planning for Crop Over 2026 are being encouraged to book early and consider arriving ahead of the festival’s peak to get the...

Soca News Staff - Mon 22 Jun 2026

News Windrush Tales

Windrush Day 2026: Honouring a Lasting Legacy

Today (22 June), Windrush Day is being marked across the UK, commemorating the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in 1948....

Soca News Staff - Mon 22 Jun 2026

News

Five Major Events to look out for as Crop Over 2026...

The countdown to Crop Over 2026 is underway as Barbados prepares for another month of music, culture and celebration. Running from Friday 3 July...

Radeya Osman - Sun 21 Jun 2026

News

Lady Lava leads Caribbean Music Awards nominations

The Caribbean Music Awards returns for its fourth year with more than 250 nominees across over 40 categories, highlighting the continued global impact of...

Radeya Osman - Fri 19 Jun 2026

News

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...

Soca News Staff - Fri 19 Jun 2026

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Saint Lucia links with Arsenal in major tourism push

Saint Lucia has scored a major international partnership after being named the official destination partner of English Premier League club Arsenal FC. The deal will...

Soca News Staff - Tue 16 Jun 2026

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