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The stakes are high as Saint Lucia’s finest steel orchestras compete for a chance at the title for the 2025 National Panorama Competition, set for Sunday, July 13 at the Sab, Vigie. This year, four steel orchestras will face off, each performing thrilling arrangements of beloved Soca and Calypso hits. Competing orchestras and their selected songs are: Pantime Steel Orchestra – Damn Proud Lucian by Sly Laborie Steel Pan – Just Your […]

The Pavilion on Rodney Bay was filled with elegance, anticipation, and cultural pride on Saturday, June 5, as seven poised and talented young women vied for the title of 2025 National Carnival Queen. After months of training and preparation, the delegates delivered captivating performances across various judged segments, culminating in the crowning of a new National Carnival Queen. The results of the 2025 National Carnival Queen Pageant are as follows: […]

Anticipation is at an all-time high as the 2025 National Carnival Queen Pageant takes centre stage tomorrow, Saturday, July 5th at the Pavillion on Rodney Bay. Seven radiant, intelligent young women are set to compete for the prestigious title of 2025 National Carnival Queen. Since their selection in April 2025, the delegates have undergone a transformative journey of personal development and civic engagement. Their reign to this point has been […]

The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) has announced the availability of digital tickets for all national events on the 2025 Lucian Carnival calendar at 4circlestickets.com. The move to online tickets is part of the CPMC’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and convenience for both local patrons and visitors, for all Lucian Carnival events. The availability of digital tickets ensures a quick, convenient, and hassle-free experience when securing access to the […]

Following a weekend of high energy music competitions, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee has announced the finalists for the 2025 Soca and Calypso Monarch Competitions. Despite the rains, scores of people assembled at the National Cultural Centre on Friday, June 28, for the Groovy & Power Soca Semi-Finals and on Sunday, June 29, for the Calypso Semi-finals. 20 songs competed in both the Groovy and Power Soca categories in […]

In a powerful demonstration of purpose-driven pageantry, the delegates vying for the National Carnival Queen traded makeup brushes for shovels during a tree planting exercise held on Friday, 13 June 2025 at the official residence of the Prime Minister. Held just days ahead of the United Nations World Day to Combat Desertification on June 17, the initiative was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]