Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Registration Fee?
No Registration Fee.
What position will I audition at when I register?
Once you register, audition spots will be given out on a first-come basis from 9 am on Saturday 25th January at Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA)
Do I have to submit a video if I am coming to the walk in audition?
No. Walk-in auditions do not require video submissions.
If I am coming to the walk in audition, do I still need to register online?
Yes.
What to bring to the audition?
- Valid form of picture ID
- Your track on a USB flash drive without lead vocals (or instrument if no track)
- Parent or guardian if under 18 years old
I do not have a produced track, can I still audition?
Yes, you can walk with an instrument to play while you sing.
I am a well known artiste, do I have to come to the walk in auditions?
That is up to you. Well-known artistes can audition via video submissions or can come to the walk-in auditions.
I do not have a professional video of me performing the song I am entering , is that ok?
You can record yourself on your phone singing the song you are entering. It must be in landscape mode and without lead vocals on the track.
Does the video of me performing the song I am entering have to be in front of a crowd?
No. This can be done at home or at a rehearsal. The better the quality of the video the better your chances of winning over the judges.
The second video I have to submit of me performing in front of a large crowd, does that have to be the song I am entering?
No, it can be any song. This video is just to prove that you are a known artiste to qualify for video submissions.
How will the Semi-Finalists be chosen?
The judges will review both the walk-in auditions and the video submissions and select their semi-finalists.
How many semifinalists will there be?
This will depend on the judges decision based on the auditions.
If I am between 16-25 years can I enter both the Youth Soca Champion and the Ultimate Soca Champion Categories?
No, you must choose 1 category.
I am turning 26years old before the date of the final, can I still enter the Youth Soca Champion Category?
No. You must be 25 years old on the day of the final
I am 15 years old now but I will be turning 16 years old before the date of the final. Can I enter the Youth Soca Champion Category?
Yes. You must be a minimum of 16 years old on the day of the final.
Who are the judges and coaches?
All judges and coaches are experts in their fields.
I am a well known artiste, do I have to be a part of the coaching and mentorship?
This is a service offered to everyone in the competition, if you feel you do not need it then you will not be obligated to participate. However, this is mandatory for all Youth Soca Champion entrants.
Who are the producers of the TV show?
This is the same Itz Rome x SGP production team that produced “Carnival Catwalk” with the addition of Intl Producers who produced “The Voice”, “American Idol”, “The Grammy’s”, “BET Awards” , “Dancing with the Stars”, etc.
Who are producers of the event ?
Lollabee Group and SFX, who have produced events such as “Xperience”, “Mega”, “Out in South”, “Stink and Dutty” etc
Where will the TV show be aired?
The show will be aired weekly on CNC3, regionally across all Caribbean islands, and streamed on the Pavilion Plus App.
Is the Youth Soca Champion category on a separate day?
No. The Youth Soca Champion as well as the Ultimate Soca Champion will be performing on the same stage, same night, and in the same format regarding semi-finals and finals, etc because it is one competition.
Are there Groovy and Power categories ?
No, but there will be special prizes for these categories.
Is there a voting element?
Yes, but not for auditions.
Who is covering the cost of the performance and presentation of the artistes? Is there a performance fee?
The minimum fee that any artiste will receive in the finals is 50k, which will go towards the artiste’s performance fee as well as presentation.
Does the winner have to come back to defend their crown the next year?
Yes, the Ultimate Soca Champion must defend their crown. However, the Youth Soca Champion does not and will not be guaranteed a spot in the final the next year.
How do we level the playing field regarding Groovy vs Power?
The judging criteria have been structured such that weight is put on the quality of the performance overall.
Live band for the semis and finals?
Yes, for both semis and finals. Each artiste will be given 2 band rehearsals for semis and finals.
Can artistes change their songs for the finals?
No. Whatever song is entered for the auditions will be the song performed for the finals.
If my video file is too large can I send a link to my video instead?
Yes.
Can I bring props or dancers to the audition?
No props allowed, 2 dancers maximum.