Following four electrifying quarter-final Calypso shows at the National Cultural Centre, 18 calypsonians have earned their spot in the semi-final round of the annual Calypso Monarch Competition, set for Sunday, June 29th at the National Cultural Centre.
The quarter-final rounds saw spirited performances from artists representing each of the four tents, thrilling judges and calypso enthusiasts alike with their lyrical sharpness, stage presence, and whimsical storytelling. After a highly competitive week, the following 18 calypsonians have been selected to move forward to the semi-finals. Their names and corresponding Calypso Tent appear below in alphabetical order:
Sobriquet | Calypso Tent |
Ashe | TOT / Soca Village |
CR | TOT / Soca Village |
De Vine | Kaiso Pros Tent |
Educator | Fire One |
Herb Black | TOT / Soca Village |
Juiceman | TOT / Soca Village |
J’urgen | Kaiso Pros Tent |
Lushanne | South Calypso Tent |
Menell | South Calypso Tent |
Mighty Sizzler | Fire One |
Mystic | Kaiso Pros Tent |
Nasheal | TOT / Soca Village |
Ready | Fire One |
Robert | TOT / Soca Village |
Robbie | Fire One |
Solange | Fire One |
TC Brown | Kaiso Pros Tent |
Ti Carro | TOT / Soca Village |
At the Semi-final stage of competition, nine calypsonians will be selected to compete against the defending monarch: Dezral, for the 2025 Calypso Monarch title. Calypso Semi-Finals will be held on Sunday, June 29th at the National Cultural Centre, from 4 pm. Tickets for are only $40 and available from Steve’s Barbershop and The Cell outlets island wide.
For updates relating to all carnival competitions, visit www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or @carnivalsaintlucia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The CPMC wishes all Calypsonians best of luck in the next round of the competition as they prepare for the Monarch.