Several former Soca Monarch winners are among the artistes selected to compete in the “live” auditions for a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Power and Groovy Soca Monarch competitions.
These events rank among the most anticipated highlights of the national carnival season, and ahead of the competition, contenders will be vying for radio airplay to boost their popularity and fan support.
A judging panel has chosen 40 artists in each category from a pool of 118 submitted songs.
This Saturday and Sunday, the selected performers will take the stage for their first live audition before the judges at the Pavilion in Rodney Bay.
Groovy Soca Contenders
Alpha, Blaze, Budzilla, Carlton CR Roberts, Crown, DaGreat, Deejay ASAP, Dez Chattel, Eempey Slicker, Esteblazin, Ezra D’funmachine, Hyper/Ti Carro, Imran Nerdy, Janjahrade, Jastar, J’urgen & Mata, Kardo, KB Official, Keytinna, Kisha Kay, Lady Leen, Mac 11, Mantius, Mata & Bronxx, Mica, Mighty Sizzler, Migz, MNR, Mongstar, MTX, Mysterio, Nacheal, Ninja Dan, Nireti, Orion, Qpid & Alpha, Ricky T & Arthur Allain, Sedale, Siah, and Ti Blacks.
Power Soca Contenders
Ahnil, Ally Kyat, Al TheArtiste, Benje, Bronxx & Mata, Carlton CR Roberts, CJ Jookdem, DaGreat, Dezral & Jardel, Dhirv 2Funny, Eempey Slicker, Ezra D’funmachine, Fross, Ilah Man, Imran Nerdy, Jiggy, Kardo, KB Official & EsteBlazin, Kisha Kay, Lolani & Orion, Mac 11, Mantius, Mica & Imran Nerdy, Mongstar, Mysterio, Ninja Dan & Mighty Sizzler, Nireti, Orion, Qpid & Ricky T, Rayboy, Running Man, Shayne King, Shelly King, Shemmy J & Sedale, Siah, Slack, Sly, Statik, Subance & Ninja Dan, and Ti Blacks ft Nerdy.
After this round, only 20 artistes from each category will advance to the semifinals, set for Friday, June 27, at the National Cultural Centre Grounds.
Defending Groovy Soca Monarch champion Sly has returned to reclaim his title and has also entered the Power Soca competition. Meanwhile, last year’s Power Soca Monarch winner, Ricky T, is back to defend his crown while also competing in the Groovy category.
The finals of the National Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Competition will take place on July 11.
