For many of us 'Carnivalians' we were brought up in carnival. I couldn't be more of a carnival baby. My parents met in carnival then had me (not a result of carnival day, don't be so damn cheeky). I've been at carnival in costume every year since birth, attending even ... Read More
Category: Soca News
31
Mar2015
30
Mar2015
After all the uncertainty Berlin Carnival 2015 is 100% on.
GRAB YOUR UK SOCA SCENE BERLIN CARNIVAL 2015 TOP NOW!
The dates are Thursday 21st May - Monday 25th May.
The main two Caribbean inspired mas bands are Carnival Fever and Carnival Explosion. Both mas bands are very experienced with putting mas on ... Read More
25
Mar2015
Eat, sleep, fete, repeat! We keep it simple here on the UKSS.
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This is what UKSS did last week
JabJab Hotline - 22nd March 2015
The fete started off slow, but the pace and numbers did eventually pick up which lead to a bubbly vibe.The DJ’s on rotation had the crowd engaged and moving by ... Read More
18
Mar2015
Hey people, its your girl Kami McSassy, I am very excited to say its officially Band Launch season!!!! For those of you who are like me, know this time is critical for those looking to jump with a band.
You've probably got a list of bands you would like to see. ... Read More
17
Mar2015
Another week, another fete guide and another opportunity to fete your troubles away.
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This is what UKSS did last week
Soca Frenzy: Neon Glow Fete ft Kes - 13th March 2015
The highly anticipated show had the longest queue outside reaching past the venue and going up the road. The cold weather did not deter ... Read More
12
Mar2015
These aren’t just any converse. These are special edition J'ouvert Trinidad Carnival 2015 converse, and could quite possibly be one of the happiest pair of converse in the world. To non-carnivalists, they may just look like a battered-up, seen-better-days, need to be thrown out shoe (even though these are probably ... Read More
10
Mar2015
Recently a non-soca promotion team put on a soca and dancehall event which featured one of the worlds greatest and much loved soca artiste, Lil Rick and a leading dancehall artiste Gage.
The event was well attended but from my understanding the cohesion of soca and dancehall didn't work as well as ... Read More
07
Mar2015
It's usually just after you post a carnival pic in your costume that someone always messages to tell you 'I want to come with you to Trinidad Carnival', and if you are a true carnivalian the same thought crosses all our mind. Trinidad is NO joke.
Now if you've never done carnival ... Read More
04
Mar2015
With temperatures on the up for the weekend, how will you spend yours? Need help deciding what to do? See what's occurring this week.
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This is what UKSS did last week
Soca Fete - Soca vs Dancehall: Da Dance Off - Sunday 1st March 2015
The dance off consisted of 7 crews and the ... Read More
25
Feb2015
Most of those who went to Trinidad have now returned to the cold. Normality has been restored and the fetting continues.
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What's Happening This Week?
Caribbean Fete - Friday 27th February 2015
After the huge success of the first edition the “Caribbean Fete” is back
✔ Good Caribbean music (Dancehall, Soca, Reggae…)
✔ Caribbean food
✔ Caribbean Cocktails and ... Read More