15 to compete for Carib Soca Monarch 2020 title

As Guyana celebrates its 50th Republic Anniversary in the year of 2020, the Department of Culture has
partnered with Hits and Jams Entertainment to execute numerous events.With a number of events already accomplished, The Carib Soca Monarch Final Competition is slated for
Saturday, February 17 at the D’Urban Park.This occasion will see 15 local artistes competing for the winning position including 2020 Junior Soca Monarch Relon Sumner; Diana Chapman, Rudolph “Sweet Kendingo” Kendal, DJ Avalanche, Kady Kish, Melissa “Vanilla” Roberts, Osbert “Vintage” Cain, Steven Ramphal, Lisa “Lisa Banton” John, Joseph “Hot Rass” Smith, Jonathan “Lil Red” King, Adrian “Cardiac” Lewis, Shaundell “JP’ Alleyne, Jumo Primo and reigning Soca Monarch Brandon Harding.The 592 Soca Monarch will walk away with $1.5 million, while the runner up will win $750,000. The
third and fourth-place winners will receive $500,000 and $250,000 respectively. There will also be a prize of $100,000 for the “Best Newcomer”.Trinidadian superstar Shall Marshall along with our very own Colwyn “Lil Colwyn” Blair will also be
performing on Saturday.Tickets for this event cost $1000 and can be purchased at White Castle Fish Shop, Exclusive Styles and
That Look Boutique. This event is brought to you by 592 Beer, 50th Jubilee Committee and Hits and Jams Entertainment.