Arguably one of the biggest events at Miami Carnival 2023, One Fete is all set for Saturday, October 7th at Arts Park – 1 North Young Circle – in Hollywood, Florida.
There will be live performances by Kes The Band, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Farmer Nappy, Tempa, Mical Teja, Tallpree, Jimmy October, and others. Several top-tier international deejays are also on the lineup. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.
I Love Soca Jamaica presents Soca + Festival on Saturday, September 30th at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The eighteen and older event starts at 10pm, and will go until 10am the following morning.
There will be live performances by soca stars Skinny Fabulous and Destra, as well as dancehall artist Aidonia. Tickets, which include a complimentary breakfast, can be purchased from Ticket Gateway.
Guinness Sounds of Greatness presents the 9th annual Soca & Culture Festival on Wednesday, September 20th at the Belize Civic Center at the corner of Central American Blvd and St. Jude Street in Belize City, Belize.
The Caribbean queen of soca Patrice Roberts, and the dancehall king Beenie Man will headline the show with support from their respective bands. They will be joined by performers Lova Boy, Hubee and Ernestine Carballo. Furthermore, international DJs Ana, Ultra Simmo and One Gyal Army are also on the program.
The upcoming Soca Festival in Brooklyn is arguably one of the biggest soca parties happening in New York this year. It’s set for Labor Day Weekend – Friday, September 1st, starting at 8pm – at the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway.
Several notable soca stars will be in attendance, namely: Kes The Band, Bunji, Fay Ann & Vikings Band, Olatunji, Skinny Fabulous, Ravi B, Farmer Nappy, Tempa, V’GHN, Jadel, Mical Teja, Adam O, Jimmy October, Tallpree, and many more. In addition to the live performances, some top-tier international deejays will also aid in the musical entertainment.
The 2023 TD Jerk Fest is set for Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It’s a three-day event that will be filled with various food choices – with an emphasis on jerk food – live music, and overall good vibes.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Johnny Gill on the 11th, with Luciano, Destra and Cham (formerly known as Baby Cham) on the 12th and 13th. Get additional information via jerkfestival-dot-ca.
The annual Toronto Carnival officially kicks off this Thursday, the 3rd of August, and will be in full swing until Monday, the 7th. As is the case every year, several top-tier soca artists will flock to the city for public appearances, performances, or just to party.
The big show for 2023 is Jab Jab J’Ouvert set for Friday, August 4th at Markham Meadows – 8100 Steeles Avenue East – in Markham, Ont. Tallpree, Problem Child, Wuss Wayz, Motto, Mr. Legz, Skinny Banton, Jaxx, and Marlo are just some of the confirmed performers.
Many years ago – on March 24, 2021 – the Canadian House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1st as the country’s Emancipation Day. It was on that day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 went into effect across the British Empire.
Likewise, for Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, August 1 represents the abolition of the dehumanising system which had enslaved people of African descent in the British colony for over 150 years.
As such, Jamaicans living in Canada have always had a huge Emancipation Day party, and 2023 will be no different. This year’s celebration is being incorporated into the Jambana One World Festival, happening at Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario on Monday, August 7th.
The organizers have tapped 60s reggae/soca band, Fabulous Five, to headline the event. The 45-year-old ensemble remains one of the best live show bands in Jamaica to this day. They will be joined by several top-tier Canadian artists.
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