12th August 2019 – The Valley, Anguilla – Flow grounds, at Telecoms House parking lot filled with ecstatic fans and supporters as FLOW kicked off its 9th Soca Monarch Competition and its second FLOW Soca Rave, powered by Flow 4G LTE. It’s first rave, sponsored entirely by Flow, was another successful show of 15 contenders on Thursday, August 1st.
Soca artists Roxxy, Mr. Decent, Nukid, Vapor, Vigey, Bookie, Island Prince, Wiggey, Pantha, Papa Lau, Drak Shakespare, Bling Breezy, Springer, Daddy Xtra, and Big Rash, took the stage in hopes of being crowned the 2019 Soca Monarch King or Queen. After an intense musical battle Roxxy, a veteran in the Soca Monarch, won Groovy Soca Monarch and Mr Decent, a former winner of both crowns, won Soca Power Monarch.
In the Power category second and third place trophies were earned by Big Rash and Bookie respectively. For the Groovy segment, trophies were awarded to Big rash, first runner up and Mr Decent, second runner up.
Not only was there a showcase of Soca competition, but junior calypso contender, The Gayle, performed during intermission, as he aspires to one day compete.
“After countless hours of planning and practicing we are extremely proud of our contenders for their outstanding performances. Their passion and creativity is truly commendable. We are also extremely thankful to our colleagues, management and staff who dedicated immeasurable hours to ensure we held a successful event. Special thank you to our Soca Committee for their contribution and the Anguilla Summer Festival for its partnership and support. We couldn’t stage this event without a number of key partners and vendors – much appreciated for all your assistance,” said Commercial Manager, Jade Reymond.
FLOW thanks all contestants for being a part of its ninth staging of the Flow Soca Rave, powered by Flow 4G LTE. Save the date for Flow Soca Rave 2020 – Friday, 1st August. We look forward to an even better Soca Rave in next year’s Anguilla Summer Festival.
– Press Release
