May 31st Deadline for Submissions For 2024 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition
Written by Radio Caribbean International on May 21, 2024
The Carnival Music Management Committee (CMMC) announced the upcoming deadline for the submission of applications for the 2024 National Groovy and Power Soca Competition as midnight on Friday, May 31st, 2024.
Artistes interested in participating in the 2024 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch are required to complete the electronic form, uploading an image of themselves, as well as the intended competition song and backup track in WAV or MP3 format.
Groovy Soca song submissions should not exceed a tempo of 130 beats per minute (BPM), whilst Power Soca submissions must play at a tempo faster than 130 BPM. Songs must be correctly classified to qualify for the respective competitions.
The next stage of competition is Preselection, where a panel of judges will listen to the submissions and short list applicants in a closed listening session on June 2nd. Subsequently, qualifiers will compete live in the Quarter-Final round of competition scheduled for June 8-9, 2024. Artistes applying for the competition are asked to note the dates for the next round of competition.
Music is an integral part of Lucian Carnival, significantly contributing to shaping the experience of all patrons. The CMMC encourages all interested persons to apply for a chance to compete in this year’s festival.
For more information on the 2024 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition including rules and guidelines or to apply, visit www.carnivalsaintlucia.com.
