Press Releases
June 10, 2026
Judges Announced for 2026 Lucian Carnival Music Competitions With the Lucian Carnival competition season fast approaching, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) welcomes the panel […]
June 9, 2026
Listwa Kannaval 2026 Explores The Connection Between Music, Language, And Identity Listwa Kannaval returns for its second year as a signature event on the Lucian Carnival […]
June 8, 2026
National Secondary Schools Calypso & Soca Competition 2026 Mindoo Phillip Park came alive on Friday, June 5, 2026, as nineteen (19) secondary schools competed in the […]
June 8, 2026
Semifinal Lineup Confirmed for 2026 Groovy & Power Soca Monarch Competition Anticipation continues to mount for the 2026 Groovy & Power Soca Monarch competition as the […]
June 5, 2026
National Primary Schools Calypso & Soca Competition 2026 Twenty-one (21) students took to the stage on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, during the National Primary Schools Calypso […]
June 1, 2026
80 Songs Advance to the Soca Monarch Quarterfinals for Lucian Carnival 2026 A total of eighty (80) songs have advanced to the quarterfinal leg of the […]
May 26, 2026
CPMC Launches ‘Do Road’ – A Community Based Carnival Initiative In local parlance, “Do Road” refers to coming together for recreation and celebration with friends, family, […]
May 22, 2026
Piton Malta Announced as Title Sponsor for Lucian Junior Carnival 2026 Piton Malta has officially been confirmed as the Title Sponsor for Lucian Junior Carnival 2026 following a […]
May 20, 2026
Rooted in Change: Delegates Advocate for a Greener Saint Lucia In its second year, the Tree Planting Initiative under the Carnival Planning and Management Committee was […]
May 12, 2026
Official Call for Submissions: 2026 National Groovy and Power Soca Competition The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) is thrilled to officially open submissions for the 2026 […]
May 6, 2026
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 […]
May 4, 2026
59 Schools Scheduled to Audition for National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition A total of fifty-nine (59) schools across Saint Lucia will participate in this year’s National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition […]
April 9, 2026
National Carnival Queen Delegates Sashed Nine delegates vying for the coveted title of 2026 National Carnival Queen have officially been sashed, marking the start of their […]
March 13, 2026
2026 National Carnival Queen Delegates Announced The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) in collaboration with the National Carnival Queen Pageant Committee has unveiled nine (9) […]
March 11, 2026
Launch of Lucian Carnival 2026 The Media Launch of Lucian Carnival 2026 is carded for Thursday, March 12, 2026. Produced by the Carnival Planning and Management […]
March 5, 2026
National Carnival Queen Pageant Auditions Slated for March 8th The 2026 instalment of Lucian Carnival is finally upon us! On Sunday, March 8, a slew of […]
July 31, 2025
Each year, Lucian Carnival welcomes visiting groups from Martinique and Guadeloupe as part of a vibrant French cultural exchange. In 2025, this tradition grew bigger than […]
July 23, 2025
Lucian Carnival 2025 climaxed in an explosion of colour and culture during J’Ouvert and the Parade of the Bands on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22. […]
July 19, 2025
A total of 10 bands with over 7,000 revellers will take to the streets on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, for the Parade of […]
July 15, 2025
The 2025 King and Queen of the Bands competition treated patrons to an unforgettable showcase of artistry with 18 costumes: including 9 queens and 9 kings, […]
July 14, 2025
Pantime Steel Orchestra claimed top honours at the Republic Bank Panorama Competition 2025, with their powerful and patriotic rendition of “Damn Proud Lucian” by Sly. Their […]
July 14, 2025
The streets of Castries came alive for the 2025 Junior Carnival parade with vibrant colour, youthful energy, and cultural pride on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Nine […]
July 13, 2025
After an extremely competitive night of calypso, Dezral has once again emerged victorious, reclaiming the title of champion at the 2025 Calypso Monarch competition. This marks […]
July 12, 2025
The 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition was packed with excitement as 20 artists competed for a chance to win the 2025 Soca Monarch Title. […]
July 11, 2025
Erny J from the Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union recaptured the title of Inter-commercial House champions with his performance of “Monkey See, Monkey Do” a social […]
July 10, 2025
The inaugural D’Vibes, has set a new standard for cultural celebration during Lucian Carnival 2025, delivering an unforgettable night that honored the roots, and the rise […]
July 7, 2025
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 6, 2025
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 […]
July 4, 2025
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. […]
June 30, 2025
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 […]
Past Press Releases
Three New Monarchs Crowned for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022
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Copping this year’s Groovy Monarch title for the third time was Ricky T, with the song “Mal Pale”. Crowd favourite for the power soca segment, Fross, took the title of Power Soca Monarch with his hit song “God Made Man” ...
LUCELEC HELPS POWER SAINT LUCIA CARNIVAL 2022
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Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 is powered by St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC). Dubbed the “Recovery Carnival” by Creative Industries Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire, the power company is investing in the creative aspects of the festival to aid in that effort.