The 2015 edition of the CARIB SOCA MONARCH is here ushering in the festivities of the Nation’s Republic Anniversary and the celebration of Mashramani.
Thirty-two persons entered to be a part of the 11th annual CARIB SOCA MONARCH competition; however, eighteen persons were chosen as semi-finalists as they met the criteria of requirements based on the lyrics, diction, originality, rendition and musical arrangement.
The Semi-finalists are listed below which includes five newcomers:
These eighteen vibrant artistes are promising that the competition will be feisty as they plan to raise the bar for Soca music in Guyana by way of thrilling performances and lyrical sensations.
The Semi-finals are scheduled for January 31st, 2015 at New Amsterdam, Berbice, and the Finals on February 14th, 2015 at the National Park, Georgetown.
The CARIB SOCA Monarch champion will win One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, with Five Hundred Thousand and Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars for the second and third place prizes respectively.
The CARIB SOCA MONARCH was first hosted in 2004.