The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) is proud to announce the panel of judges selected for music competitions for Lucian Carnival 2025, including the Groovy and Power Soca Monarch, Inter-Commercial Calypso and the Calypso Monarch Competitions.
Their collective knowledge and experience ensure the highest standards of fairness and professionalism in evaluating the wide array of talent that defines Lucian Carnival.
| Mark Sifflet – Chief Judge | Allison Pascal | Amara Francis | Andrew George |
| Constance Ann Akufo – Judges Coordinator | Anthony Alcindor | Anthony R. La Force | Camron John |
| Claire Fontenelle | Curtis Sealy | Dan Stephen | Dr. Techla Fritz |
| Gillian A. G. Poilus | Greg Mathurin | Horace Darrell | Jacqueline John |
| Marlyn Francis | Mervin S. Joseph | Moses John | Natasha Delaire-Chicot |
| Sylvester Clauzel | Thaddeus Dorville | Thomas Elcock | Tracy Dolcy |
| Urban Dolor | Yvonne Vitalis | ||
| Alternate Judges | |||
| Tavarie Kirton | Denise Lewis | Beverley Henry | Ed Alexis |
| Dylan Inglis | Destilia Henry | Shana Marius | Brittney Samuel |
| Verlina Joseph | |||
The listed of judges published here for the 2025 Lucian Carnival Season may be amended at a later date.
For updates relating to the Competitions, visit us at www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook or Instagram. The CPMC wishes all calypsonians and Soca artistes the best of luck in the next round of the competition as they prepare for the Monarch.
The stage is set for the highly anticipated Groovy & Power Soca Monarch Semifinals, as 20 Groovy Soca and 20 Power Soca entries have officially advanced to the next phase of the 2025 competition. This exciting third stage will take place on Friday, June 27, at the National Cultural Centre Grounds.
To earn their place in the semifinals, artistes were required to deliver live performances of the 80 qualifying song submissions before a panel of judges on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. These performances determined which artistes would move forward in the competition. Below is the list of qualifying artistes, presented in alphabetical order.
| # | Sobriquet | Song Title |
| 1 | Bronxx & Mata | Mash Up Party |
| 2 | Carlton CR Roberts | Pace Yourself |
| 3 | DaGreat | Paint & Powder |
| 4 | Dezral & Jardel | The Car |
| 5 | Ezra D’funmachine | Miserable |
| 6 | Imran Nerdy | Keep Up |
| 7 | Kardo | Freedom |
| 8 | Kisha Kay | Burn up de Party (Fire Meeting) |
| 9 | Lolani & Orion | Sorry |
| 10 | Mantius | We Doing What We Want |
| 11 | Mica and Imran Nerdy | I am Soca |
| 12 | Mongstar | Monsters Out |
| 13 | Ninja Dan & Mighty Sizzler | Tewe Vaval |
| 14 | Nireti | Runaway |
| 15 | Orion | Go Hard or Go Home |
| 16 | Qpid & Ricky T | Run |
| 17 | Shemmy J & Sedale | Aliens |
| 18 | Siah | All In We |
| 19 | Sly | Frass |
| 20 | Ti Blacks ft Nerdy | We Di Vibe |
| # | Sobriquet | Song Title |
| 1 | Alpha | Bystander |
| 2 | Blaze | Pure Good Vibes |
| 3 | Carlton CR Roberts | We Nah Leaving |
| 4 | Esteblazin | Feeling Nice |
| 5 | Ezra D’funmachine | Dance With Me |
| 6 | Imran Nerdy | Warning |
| 7 | Kardo | All My Time |
| 8 | Keytinna | Carnival Calling |
| 9 | Kisha Kay | Different Energy |
| 10 | Mantius | They Wrong For That |
| 11 | Mata & Bronxx | Who Reach |
| 12 | MNR | No Sweeter |
| 13 | MTX | Come Home With Me |
| 14 | Ninja Dan | Juicy Mango |
| 15 | Nireti | Thank God |
| 16 | Orion | Follow You |
| 17 | Qpid & Alpha | Colors |
| 18 | Ricky T & Arthur Allain | Praises |
| 19 | Sedale | Never Me Again |
| 20 | Ti Blacks | What is Mine |
The Soca Monarch Semifinals will be held on Friday, June 27, at the National Cultural Centre Grounds and promises an electrifying evening of rhythm, energy, and lyrical mastery. The show kicks off at 6:00 PM, and is open to the general public. Tickets are available at The Cell outlets island-wide and Steve’s Barbershop in Castries.
For updates relating to the Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition, visit www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The CPMC wishes all artistes best of luck in the next round of the competition as they prepare for the Monarch.
Father’s Day Program commencing Tuesday June 10th, 2025 to Friday June 13th, 2025 under the theme” Papa Used to Say”. The program will be aired from 11:00 am to 11:30 am during which we will ask listeners to call in live and tell us of conversations their father had with them when he passed on words of advice which have positively impacted their lives.
We will take three calls every day and each caller will give their story live on air and the listeners will call in and select one story as the qualifier for the day. Then on Friday June 13th, 2025, we will have the draw for selecting five winners who will each receive a variety of prizes.
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ompetition at the Mindoo Phillip Park. In a historic move to deepen cultural engagement and ensure the sustainability of the festival, the long-running National Schools Calypso Competition has been reimagined into separate Primary and Secondary School competitions. This year also marked the debut of the Soca component of the competition, a bold step in nurturing talent at every level of youth development.
Ave Maria Girls Primary walked away with the Calypso Champions title with their calypsonian Zizi, who is no stranger to the Schools Calypso stage. Baby K from the Vide Bouteille Primary coveted the title for the inaugural National Primary Schools Soca competition.
The competition was divided into the Calypso and Soca Category. The winners for each division are as follows:
| Position | School | Calypsonian |
| Winner | Ave Maria Girls Primary School | Zizi |
| 1st Runner- Up | Morne Du Don Primary School | Treasure Jean |
| 2nd Runner- Up | Saltibus Combined School | Ti Motto |
| 3rd Runner- Up | Micoud Primary School | Armani |
| Position | School | Soca Artist |
| Winner | Vide Bouteille Primary School | Baby K |
| 1st Runner- Up | Ave Maria Primary | Double Trouble |
| 2nd Runner- Up | Anse La Raye Primary | Syo |
| 3rd Runner- Up | Ciceron Combined School | Likkle Riddim |
All participants in this year’s competition received cash prizes for the respective School and gifts from the sponsors, laptops, tablets, headphones, photoshoots, and grocery hampers.
The next event on the Lucian Junior Carnival calendar is the National Secondary Schools Calypso & Soca Competition on Friday, June 6, 2025. Seventeen (17) Secondary schools will compete in this year’s competition.
For the full list of participants visit www.carnivalsaintlucia.com. To stay informed on updates on Junior Carnival and information on all other carnival events, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @juniorcarnivalsaintlucia and @carnivalsaintlucia for more.
A total of 118 songs were submitted for consideration for the 2025 National Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition. Artistes across Saint Lucia responded to the call for submissions of songs for the 2025 Lucian Carnival Season for an opportunity to dethrone reigning Groovy and Power Soca monarchs, Sly and Ricky T.
A panel of judges assembled for listening auditions on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 01, 2025, to select the 40 best song in each category. The following artistes and songs have been selected for Quarterfinals stage of the National Competition. Songs are listed below in alphabetical order and not indicative of scoring.
| GROOVY SOCA FINALIST | |
| Name/Sobriquet | Song |
| Alpha | Bystander |
| Blaze | Pure Good Vibes |
| Budzilla (Jay Budz) | Side Chick |
| Carlton CR Roberts | We Nah Leaving |
| Crown | Outcast |
| DaGreat | Stop Calling Me |
| Deejay ASAP | ASAP |
| Dez Chattel | We Fetting |
| Eempey Slicker | Piece of meat |
| Esteblazin | Feeling Nice |
| Ezra D’funmachine | Dance With Me |
| Hyper/Ti Carro | Too Much Lie |
| Imran Nerdy | Warning |
| Janjahrade | So Blessed |
| Jastar | Proposition |
| J’urgen & Mata | Bazodee |
| Kardo | All My Time |
| KB Official | Fighting Class |
| Keytinna | Carnival Calling |
| Kisha Kay | Different Energy |
| Lady Leen | Anything You Can Do |
| Mac 11 | Bubble it |
| Mantius | They Wrong For That |
| Mata & Bronxx | Who Reach |
| Mica | More |
| Mighty Sizzler | WYD |
| Migz | ” I Know “ |
| MNR | No Sweeter |
| Mongstar | Interest |
| MTX | Come Home With Me |
| Mysterio | Outside |
| Nacheal | Jam That Ting |
| Ninja Dan | Juicy Mango |
| Nireti | Thank God |
| Orion | Follow You |
| Qpid & Alpha | Colors |
| Ricky T & Arthur Allain | Praises |
| Sedale | Never Me Again |
| Siah | Take My Time |
| Ti Blacks | God Did |
| POWER SOCA FINALIST | |
| Name/Sobriquet | Song |
| Ahnil | Angels in the city |
| Ally kyatt | Soca deck deck |
| Al TheArtiste | Carnival |
| Benje | Savage |
| Bronxx & Mata | Mash Up Party |
| Carlton CR Roberts | Pace Yourself |
| CJ Jookdem | We Not Normal |
| DaGreat | Paint & Powder |
| Dezral & Jardel | The Car |
| Dhirv 2Funny | The Call |
| Eempey Slicker | Memories (We gone) |
| Ezra D’funmachine | Miserable |
| Fross | Beaches |
| Ilah Man | Storm |
| Imran Nerdy | Keep Up |
| Jiggy | W.B.D.W (Who Badda Dan We) |
| Kardo | Freedom |
| KB Official x EsteBlazin | Scammer Gyal |
| Kisha Kay | Burn up de party (Fire meeting) |
| Lolani & Orion | Sorry |
| Mac 11 | Mother’s Permission |
| Mantius | We Doing What We Want |
| Mica and Imran Nerdy | I am Soca |
| Mongstar | Monsters Out |
| Mysterio | Ministry of Bacchanal (M.O.B) |
| Ninja Dan & Mighty Sizzler | Tewe Vaval |
| Nireti | Runaway |
| Orion | Go Hard or Go Home |
| Qpid & Ricky T | Run |
| Rayboy | Dumb |
| Running Man | Are Sold |
| Shayne King | Welcome Home |
| Shelly king | I fed up |
| Shemmy J & Sedale | Aliens |
| Siah | All In We |
| Slack | It Is What It Is |
| Sly | Frass |
| Statik | Mad again |
| Subance & Ninja Dan | Desperado (Kick It) |
| Ti blacks ft. Nerdy | We Di Vibe |
In the Quarterfinals stage, the 40 qualifying artistes in each category, will be required to perform their qualifying song to a panel of judges. 20 artists will then be selected in each category to move to the Semi-final round of competition which will be held on Friday, June 27 at the National Cultural Centre Grounds.
To access the full playlist of Soca songs for Lucian Carnival 2025 visit Carnival Saint Lucia on YouTube.
For updates relating to the Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook or Instagram, or subscribe to the Lucian Carnival WhatsApp channel. The CPMC wishes all artistes best of luck in the next round of the competition as they prepare for the Monarch.
Following the successful launch of Lucian Junior Carnival on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) has announced key updates to the Junior Carnival Calendar to better accommodate this year’s expanded participation and new events.
As the Junior festival continues to grow, this year’s festival saw a record number of schools, registering for the National Schools Calypso Competition and the newly introduced National Schools Soca Competition all designed to give youth more platforms to express their talents and embrace their cultural heritage.
In consultation with various stakeholders, the CPMC has restructured the Junior Carnival calendar to ensure that all events are well-paced, and conclude at appropriate times, allowing participants and their families to enjoy the festivities fully while returning home in good time.
One of the most significant changes is the separation of music competitions by school level, with primary and secondary school students now performing on different days. This adjustment will provide each group the opportunity to perform in a space tailored to their developmental stage and creative expression.
Revised Schedule Highlights:
The Lucian Junior Carnival events listed above will now take place at the Mindoo Phillip Park.
These updates reflect the ongoing commitment of the CPMC and its stakeholders to youth development, cultural preservation, and the responsible staging of events that serve both the creative and practical needs of our youth.
To view the full list of participants and to stay informed on updates on Lucian Junior Carnival such as venue and ticket information, visit www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @JRCarnivalSaintLucia on Facebook, and Instagram.
Sixteen (16) Schools across Saint Lucia have qualified for the inaugural National Schools Soca Competition on Friday, June 6, 2025, as part of events under the Lucian Junior Carnival Calendar.
To secure a place in this year’s competition, interested schools participated in a closed audition on Wednesday, May 7, where students performed in front of a panel of experienced judges. Judges assessed lyrical content, stage presence, vocal delivery, and overall artistic impact, to determine the young artists who would advance to the final stage of competition. The National Schools Soca Competition is divided into Infant/Primary and Secondary school segments. The schools emerging successful are as follows.
Infant/Primary School Category
| Infant/Primary School | Calypsonian | Song Title | |
| 1 | Anse La Raye Primary | Syo | JuJu Fever |
| 2 | Ave Maria Primary | Double Trouble | Look Trouble |
| 3 | Canon Laurie Anglican Primary | Ti Jean | Happy Place |
| 4 | Ciceron Combined School | Prince | Best days |
| 5 | Les Etangs Combined | Royalty | I Deserve It All |
| 6 | R.C. Boys Primary | Gold Dust | We Sick, We Malad |
| 7 | R.C. Boys Infant | Mighty Z | I Want An “A” |
| 8 | Vide Bouteille Primary | Baby K | School’s Out |
Secondary School Category
| Secondary School | Calypsonian | Song Title | |
| 1 | Bocage Secondary | Mama G | For De Carnival |
| 2 | Castries Comprehensive Secondary | Kyleigh | It’s Carnival |
| 3 | Ciceron Secondary | JJ and Kennai | Ciceron The Best |
| 4 | Corinth Secondary | Kaley | Soca Earthquake |
| 5 | International School | Anneliese | Let The Children |
| 6 | Patricia D. James Secondary | Chloe | I can Make It |
| 7 | Sir Ira Simmons Secondary | Lil Richie | No Rampage |
| 8 | St. Joseph’s Convent | Lady J | Dream Big |
The National Schools Junior Calypso and Soca Competitions form part of the broader Junior Carnival Season, a key component of the national Lucian Carnival calendar. These initiatives aim to nurture young artists and ensure the sustainability of the vibrant musical heritage of Saint Lucia.
To stay informed on updates on the National Schools Calypso Competition such as venue and ticket information, and information on other national carnival events, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @JRCarnivalSaintLucia on Facebook, and Instagram.
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10. Emergency – Young Lyrics X Imrand Nerdy
09. The Car – Dezral X Jardel
08. D.J. – Teddyson John
07. Bad Company – Sedale X Superman HD
06. Dance With Me – Ezra
05. In De Middle – DYP
04. Praises – Arthur Alain X Ricky T
03. Flights No Feelings – Arthur X Imran Nerdy
02. Frass – Sly
01. Stop Crying – Ricky T
Twenty (20) schools across Saint Lucia have been selected for the highly anticipated National Schools Calypso Competition scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2024, at the SAB, Vigie, Castries.
In a closed auditioned held on Friday, May 2, forty-one (41) schools across Saint Lucia auditioned to be a part of this year’s competition, proudly showcasing their contribution to preserving and promoting Calypso culture. The National Schools Calypso Competition will be divided into two segments: Infant/Primary schools and Secondary schools. The schools emerging successful are as follows.
| Infant/Primary School | Calypsonian | Song Title | |
| 1 | Ave Maria Girls Infant School | Zizi | Stories to tell |
| 2 | Babonneau Primary School | Ti Ti Girl | I will be Queen |
| 3 | Camille Henry Memorial School | Monty | Graduates of the Streets |
| 4 | Canon Laurie Anglican Primary School | Ternila | Identity Crisis |
| 5 | Carmen Rene Memorial School | Little T | Bring the Corporal |
| 6 | Delcer Combined School | Lilly | Dey Stick |
| 7 | International School Saint Lucia | Annie | Give us a Chance |
| 8 | Micoud Primary School | Amani | Life is like a Camera |
| 9 | Morne Du Don Primary School | Treasure Jean | Private School is School |
| 10 | Saltibus Combined School | Ti Moto | Mr. CPEA |
| Secondary School | Calypsonian | Song Title | |
| 1 | Babonneau Secondary School | Monee | Combating Climate Change |
| 2 | Castries Comprehensive Secondary School | Alex Pinel | School Girl |
| 3 | Ciceron Secondary School | TJ | I love de math |
| 4 | Corinth Secondary School | Queen M-Sul | This Generation |
| 5 | Entrepot Secondary School | Mama D | Cyber world reality |
| 6 | Micoud Secondary School | Nyus | National Word |
| 7 | Patricia D. James Secondary School | Baby T | Bring Back |
| 8 | Stanley Jon Odlum School of Arts, Media and Design | Najma | Stronger Together |
| 9 | St. Lucia Sports Academy | Mighty Swiff | Loyalty |
| 10 | Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School | Ti Kenno | Stand for Something |
In addition to the National Schools Calypso Competition, auditions for the 2025 National Schools Soca Competition are scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2024, with results to be announced soon after. An impressive 30 schools have applied to participate in the Soca Competition, reflecting the growing enthusiasm among youth for local music and cultural expression.
The National Schools Junior Calypso and Soca Competitions form part of the broader Junior Carnival Season, a key component of the national Lucian Carnival calendar. These initiatives aim to nurture young artists and ensure the sustainability of the vibrant musical heritage of Saint Lucia.
To stay informed on updates on the National Schools Calypso Competition such as venue and ticket information, and information on other national carnival events, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @JRCarnivalSaintLucia on Facebook, and Instagram.
