Groovy & Power Soca Semifinals lineup announced

Last weekend, 40 Groovy and 40 Power Soca Monarch artistes performed before a panel of judges for an opportunity to qualify for the semifinal round. Over the years, the National Soca Monarch competition has been a staple event on the Lucian Carnival calendar, with fans eagerly following the journey to the finals. Following what organisers […] The article Groovy & Power Soca Semifinals lineup announced is from St. Lucia Times.

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Jun 9, 2026 - 15:14
Groovy & Power Soca Semifinals lineup announced

Last weekend, 40 Groovy and 40 Power Soca Monarch artistes performed before a panel of judges for an opportunity to qualify for the semifinal round.

Over the years, the National Soca Monarch competition has been a staple event on the Lucian Carnival calendar, with fans eagerly following the journey to the finals. Following what organisers described as a highly competitive quarterfinal round, 20 Groovy Soca and 20 Power Soca entries have secured their places in the next stage of the contest.

The semifinals of the Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competitions will be held on June 26, 2026.

Groovy Soca Monarch Semifinalists

  • Arthur Allain – Work on Pause
  • Carlton CR Roberts – Hostage
  • Danielle Du Bois – Dancing in the Rain
  • Deevon – Momentum
  • Ezra D’funmachine – Mr Complimentary
  • J’urgen – The Other Man
  • Kardo – Finger
  • Keytina – Let Me Go
  • Kisha Kay – Done
  • Mica – Step Out
  • Mighty Taker – Where We Chipping
  • MNR – Party Count
  • Nireti – Third Party
  • QPid – Backup Plan
  • Ricky T – *Not Kissing **s
  • Sedale – Insane
  • Shemmy J – Everything
  • Siah – Cho
  • Sly – Captain
  • Twahzzy – Stop It Stacy

Power Soca Monarch Semifinalists

  • Bronx, Dhirv 2 Funny & Matta – Mad People
  • Budzilla – Bwelay
  • Carlton CR Roberts – X‑Man
  • Da Great –House Party
  • Ezra D’funmachine  – Salute
  • Imran Nerdy – Today I Off
  • J’urgen & Lolani – Can’t Let You Go
  • Kisha Kay – Hot Already
  • Mantius – Fully Charged
  • Mica – Loud
  • MNR – Last Time
  • Orion – Not Going Home
  • QPid – De Fete Mad
  • Ricky T – True Colours
  • Sedale, Hollywood HP & Deevon – Bring Your Cooler
  • Shemmy J – Even If She Cryin’
  • Siah – No Brain
  • Sir Lancealot – Jusso
  • Sly – Rage (Dewange)
  • Tension – Actimo

The article Groovy & Power Soca Semifinals lineup announced is from St. Lucia Times.

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