Press Releases

May 26, 2023
National Schools Calypso Competition Returns
The Carnival Planning and Management Committee is excited to announce the return of the National Schools Calypso Competition, set for June 9, 2023. The competition will […]
May 20, 2023
CPMC Now Accepting Submissions For The Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition
The Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) announced the opening of the submission of applications for the 2023 National Groovy and Power Soca Competition. This year, […]
May 18, 2023
CPMC Announces June 5 th Submission Deadline for Groovy and Power Soca
All Artists interested in participating in the Groovy & Power Soca Monarch for Saint LuciaCarnival 2023 are kindly asked to submit their compositions on or before […]
May 5, 2023
National Carnival Queen Contestants Assigned Sponsors
The ten contestants participating in the 2023 National Carnival Queen Pageant were officially presented to their corporate partners yesterday evening, at the annual Sashing Ceremony held […]
May 2, 2023
National Carnival Queen Contestants Sashing Ceremony This Thursday
After the announcement of ten successful contestants for the National Carnival Queen Pageant, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) in collaboration with the National Carnival […]
April 21, 2023
Updated Calendar Launched for Saint Lucia Carnival 2023
The Carnival Planning and Management Committee has launched an updated Calendar of events for Saint Lucia Carnival 2023. The jam-packed calendar offers something for everyone with […]

Past Press Releases

Call for Industry Professionals

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The National Carnival Queen Show Committee would like to put a call out for Industry Professionals for the hosting of the 2023 National Carnival Queen Pageant in the following fields...

National Carnival Queen Pageant Auditions Set

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After an exciting 2022 season, activities for St. Lucia Carnival officially get underway this Sunday, March 26, with the auditions for the 2023 National Carnival Queen Pageant. 

Winners of Parade of the Bands 2022

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Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 climaxed with the national parade of the bands on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19. A total of 9 bands participated in this year’s national parade...

Changes To Carnival Parade Route and Traffic Diversion

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The Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC) announces the changes to the route for the Parade of the Bands for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022.

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” ...

King & Queen of the Bands FREE This Monday

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King and Queen of the bands is a staple on the carnival calendar, and one of the greatest displays of creativity, revelry, and splendour for Saint Lucia Carnival.

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.

Miss BOSL Wise, Xenia Douglas Crowned 2022 National Carnival Queen

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After putting on a consistent display of poise, confidence and elegance throughout the competition, Miss BOSL Wise, Xenia Douglas has been crowned Saint Lucia’s National Carnival Queen for 2022.

Xenia Douglas is Miss BOSL WISE

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Xenia Douglas, Miss BOSL WISE is a well-rounded young entrepreneur who is passionate about healthy lifestyles and the arts, and with persistence and dedication translated these passions into the birth of three companies...

Steel Bands Set for Panorama 2022

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Participating Steel Band Orchestras in this year’s Panorama Competition announced that they are excited and ready for this year’s competition, set to take place this Sunday, July 10 at the SAAB in Vigie...

Update to Calypso Final Qualifiers

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The CPMC announces updates to its list of qualifiers for the Calypso Monarch Competition after former multiple monarch, Minelle, announced her withdrawal from competition...

9 Artistes in Each Category Have Secured Their Spot at Power & Groovy Soca and Calypso Finals

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After a weekend of exciting semi-final competitions, 9 artists in the Calypso, Power Soca, and Groovy Soca segments have qualified to advance to the final round of competition.

Qualifiers for 2022 Calypso Monarch Semi Finals

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The eighteen (18) qualifiers for the Calypso Monarch Semi Finals have been announced by the CPMC/ CMMC following the quarter finals stage of competition which took place over the last four days...

KPT Calypso Quarter Finals Tonight Postponed

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Due to the inclement weather, the Carnival Music Management Committee (CMMC) has announced the postponement of Quarter Finals of the Kaiso Pros Tent...

20 Artistes Selected To Advance To Soca Semis

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20 groovy and power soca songs submissions have qualified to advance to Soca Semis, the third stage in this year’s Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition...

carnivalsaintlucia.com Goes Live

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The official website for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022, www.carnivalsaintlucia.com has officially gone live...

Artistes Selected To Advance To Soca Quarters 2022 

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30 groovy and 39 power soca song submissions have qualified to advance to Soca Quarters, the second stage in this year’s Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition...

National Carnival Queen Contestants Sashing Ceremony This Thursday

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After the announcement of 8 successful contestants for the National Carnival Queen Pageant, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee...

National Carnival Queen Contestants Assigned Sponsors

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The 2022 National Carnival Queen contestants were officially presented to their sponsors yesterday evening, at the annual Sashing Ceremony held at the Harbour Club...

CMMC Announces June 3rdSubmission Deadline and Changes to Groovy and Soca Monarch Competition

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The Carnival Music Management Committee (CMMC) announced the deadline for the submission of songs for the Groovy and Power Soca Competition as June 3rd, 2022...