Finalists for National Schools Soca and Calypso Competition Announced

The finalists for the National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition have been announced. The hallmark event for Lucian Junior Carnival is set for Wednesday July 3^rd and Friday June 5^th for primary and secondary schools respectively. In a closed audition, fifty-nine (59) schools across Saint Lucia auditioned to be a part of this year’s competition, illustrating their vocal abilities for the culture. The National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition will be divided into two segments: infant/primary schools and secondary schools. In the calypso category, schools emerging successful are as follows;

Primary Schools Calypso Finalists

School	Song Title
Anglican Infant	What Should I Do
Ave Maria Girls Primary	Standing Strong
Ciceron R.C. Combined	Change that Mentality
Delcer RC Combined	Road Safety
Dugard Combined	Remember Me
Gordon Walcott Memorial	These Hands
Les Etangs Combined	Children today, Leader Tomorrow
Morne Du Don Primary	To Whom it May Concern
Odsan Combined	I Don’t Want to Wrote CPA
Saltibus Combined	Soft Hands, Hard Heads

Secondary Schools Calypso Finalists

School	Song Title
Babonneau Secondary	Time Wrap
Castries Comprehensive Secondary	S.O.S – Save Our Society
Ciceron Secondary	I Working for My Key
Micoud Secondary	No Bad Mind
Patricia D James Secondary	Dear Daddy
Saint Lucia Sports Academy	In De Back Yard
Sir Ira Simmons Secondary	Zizi & I
St. Josephs Convent	No Politics
Stanley Jon Odlum Secondary	Blame The AI
Vieux Fort Comprehensive	Teacher

In its second year, the National Primary and Secondary Soca competition has reemerged as an exciting component of Lucian Junior Carnival. At this year’s auditions, 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.

Primary Schools Soca Finalists

Ave Maria Girls Primary	Lash Up
Babonneau Primary	St.Lucia Pay The Teacher
Camille Henry Memorial	The Rain Have Nothing on US
Carmen René Memorial	I Ready for Di Road
Ciceron R.C. Combined	Big Dreams
Delcer R.C. Combined	Summer Time
Les Etangs Combined	Mash It Up
Morne Du Don Primary	Time Out
St Aloysius R C Boys Infant	Power Soca Song
St. Aloysius R.C. Boys Primary	My Bag Too Big

Secondary Schools Soca Finalists

Babonneau Secondary	Young Energy
Castries Comprehensive Secondary	Pressure
Choisuel Secondary	Run Up
Ciceron Secondary	A Tsunami
Corinth Secondary	A Mad Party
Entrepot Secondary	Put it Up
Patricia D James Secondary	Ah Bon Ti Tete La
Sir Ira Simmons Secondary	Wave
St. Josephs Convent	Bell Ring Bus Out

The National Schools Junior Calypso and Soca Competition forms part of the broader Lucian Junior Carnival Season. This festival comprises five (5) key activities, the National Schools Tour, National Primary Calypso and Soca Competition, National Secondary Calypso and Soca Competition, National Junior Parade of the Bands and the inaugural National Schools Panorama Competition. These initiatives aim to nurture young artists and ensure sustainable cultural growth and empower youth involved in the vibrant musical and cultural heritage of Saint Lucia. To stay informed on updates on the National Primary and Secondary Calypso and Soca Competition such as venue and ticket information, and information on other national carnival events, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @JuniorCarnivalSaintLucia on Facebook, and Instagram.