An initiative of Mira Entertainment Company in Dominica and endorsed by the Dominica Festivals Committee (DFC), ‘Soca In The City’ is set to bring a new addition to Mas Domnik 2017.
The initiative was announced at the first press conference for the carnival season held at the DFC’s office on Wednesday.
‘Soca In The City’ is carded to take place at the Board Walk Restaurant at Lalay Coco, between Loubiere and Castle Comfort and will be held every Thursday from 9:00 pm between the 12th of January and the 23rd of February.
This new venture, according to Managing Director of Mira Entertainment ‘Doctor’ Miguel Labadie, seeks “to help enhance Dominica’s carnival product.”
“For many years we have seen almost the same thing, the usual pageants, the great calypso event and the bouyon shows, although time by time we see new event, new products coming on stream. But with the growing popularity, the fast rising demand for Soca music these days, w felt the need to compliment what already is available as part of Dominica’s carnival celebrations and product. And here we have Soca In The City,” he said.
There will be features by local DJs including Dj Flip ‘Tha Boss’, Dj Matthew, Major Mystic, RS Digital and more.
Labadie said that the event will provide a “party atmosphere.”
“It will really provide that party atmosphere filled with positive energy with color, light, vibes and everybody can just come and fete, really party and have a good time,” he stated.
He also said that now is the best time to “come out of that box” in terms of the music that we enjoy.
“We will feature all the various sub-genres of Soca music from power Soca to groovy to the classy Soca music, Bouyon Soca music of course, EDM influenced Soca music, Afro Soca. So Soca In The City is the event to look forward to,” Labadie said.
He affirmed that the event will be a “big one for sure.”
See calendar of events for Mas Domnik 2017.
The local artists need to market their music properly. You can take a nice whine with your partner to soca but bouyon… alas too fast…
soca in the city
great news dj miguel
you should use the dj of DOMINICA and make it a dj enteprise for your soca in the city
the profit gose for naxt one ,,soca in the city; should a djs industry for dj to put on not the government to on but djs; you should take the promote your self with you brother djs of dominica , if you help iam willing to help you”
I swear Dominicans are the most backward set of people on this earth today. Some of you in that country for too long take a trip and while you’re at it get a grip.
Socca was first heard in Dominica. Dominicans do the necessary research.
A fuss some Dominicans sickening. Always ready to pounce with negativity. Just showcasing your stupidity Instead of encouraging and coming to support. The island already struggling. doh talk about boring. every other island bubbling. but once somebody trying a ting them jalouzie always popping up and waiting to see it fail. The man is a knowledgeable positive young man trying to help out culture and development. Soca nights will be bumba! people might even come from other islands. Trinidad is so lively. fetes all the time. variety. but here Blah. so I welcome this new initiative. positive youth we can run this country…in all sectors. do your thing Dr. Miguel. u large!
Why not “SOCA ON DA BOARDWALK”. Keep it consistant with the Boardwalk brand!!
What diable boardwalk brand?!!! It have a brand there??
Soca on the boardwalk my tap!! It’s an event and can be named whatever the hell the person wants! Feel free to have your own event called soca on the boardwalk .. simple
Is that a free plug for Belfast? you drink drink too much of that stuff you end up having Soca under the boardwalk.
Every one is free as to their choice of music, there is no point arguing about taste. It is as free market, except when a government agency steps in to promote a move like this. Do I see a sinister, and cynical attempt by govt. to undermine and trivialise our seasonal calypso in attempt to drown out criticism leveled at them and other figures of authority? It is not only Dominica and Trinidad that celebrate carnival at the same time but also Brazil, as well as France, part of the Netherlands and Germany and many other countries where such irreverent and ribald songs are part of this historical culture. Above all it are the lyrics of such renditions that matter and I hope we do not lose this safety valve. People Should not take themselves too serious all the time., or risk being lampooned at carnival time. After all, if they do not sing about you, you can not be that important!
Coming to DA in Feb, really looking forward to Soca in the city
It’s amazing that in this time when most countries, with the exception of Great Britain, view coming together as the best way to survive in this highly competitive world, a reality made possible as a result of globalization, we in this microscopic part of the world still hold separatists views.
We are small brother and sister nations in which there is not a truly distinct culture for individual nations. Rather aspects of our cultures overlap as they all have a more or less common origin. If we are to hold and maintain these positions, then dissolve Caricom for the efforts in building it are wasted.
My sentiments exactly!!! Plato you took my words and articulated them better than I ever could.
and you going to reggae night every Wednesday year round. why which is worse, open your mind, expand your thinking, see beyond your nose. the radios station that have reggae nights three times a week causing more damage to our culture that anything else. the DJ that playing mostly reggae in during carnival times and even during carnival activities causing more harm than good to our culture. soca is what bouyon is to Dominica. know your history.
Need to educate yourselves where music is concerned. Were you tuned in to the legend Gordon Henderson yesterday on the digi show with the Dr?
you just have to come and experience …you will enjoy the concept.
Very good initiative Dr Migz. Best of luck man. Just chant down those negative feedback.
what Bull is that tnt soca during Dominica carnival. I thought you were an A
You just proved that. Why not calypso in the city , or bouyon in the city.
What happen Labadie where is your patriotism? Is it the quick dollar ahead of our culture.
Any other time but not when our carnival time…Before any of the calypso tents. DFC once again to endorse the bull, All of all you should resign immediately . tnt soca during Dominica carnival.
Shame on you
wth r u talking about… quick dollar? Do you even know Mira entertainment and they do? have you ever patronize any of mira’s events?
Did you bash the DFC when they introduced the Soca monarch couple years ago? Did you attend that show?
Did you patronize the Bouyon Monarch competition held a few years ago?
will you be going to the mascamp on and showdown camp on on Thursdays and fridays?
BTW thanks for the publicity… Free advertising.. you will not attend you won’t be missed but many will.
Anne keep quiet! Go organize your own Bouyon or Calypso in the City!
Long I waiting for a soca vibes. Ignore the nay sayers. Move with the stream. Soca is where its at. Nice addition to the carnival lineup. Good job migz
wrong name for branding period !!! it’s Dominica’s carnival season so it should definitely be called “BOUYON in the city”. no doubt soca music is gonna be played at the event because it’s part of our listening music during social gatherings throughout the year but from a branding perspective especially during our carnival season the naming is totally wrong.
Big up my brother that’s the idea!
So you are going to play soca music at a bar during the carnival season, so what?
How is this news?
Clearly it IS news. Not only did you sit and read through it , you also commented. Are you THAT bored with your life? Noticed you were “yawnnning”…
I didn’t know news was only about politics and murder and accident. lol
btw for your information. NEWS: new information or a report about something that has happened recently (merriam-webster.com).
The news should have been: Dominica we will have calypso shows this year again. LMAO. That would be news right.
Why ” SOCA”? It appears that we have lost our love of culture. If it ain’t imported, it ain’t real/good. I am disappointed in our Festival Commission for the acceptance of this event as part of our carnival. We have a very rich heritage,yet it appears that certain folks are bent on destroying what we have. This event is like : our grapefruit being exported and we buying the imported canned juice. SAUVER CULTURE NOUS.
and you going to reggae night every Wednesday year round. why which is worse, open your mind, expand your thinking, see beyond your nose. the radios station that have reggae nights three times a week causing more damage to our culture that anything else. the DJ that playing mostly reggae in during carnival times and even during carnival activities causing more harm than good to our culture. soca is what bouyon is to Dominica. know your history.
Do to enjoy something that did not originate in DA means we are destroying our culture? This is almost the same as saying one should not learn a different language because it will diminish our ability to speak English.
Did the DFC replace the calypso show or Masscamp by this event? Not that I know of. Calypso is originating from Trinidad as far I remember. But because of the pace and because it was used to transmit social message and anti government message it was embraced more rapidly in most caribbean islands. Recently we had Soca Monarch as part of the carnival program. Because those soca songs were composed and played by Dominicans it was all good. As far as I know soca is a faster calypso music and should be part of our caribbean heritage and part of our culture. I really can’t believe that people making a big deal about that event. I know how Mr. Labadie is always promoting our Dominican culture and I don’t think calling his event Soca in the City was to damage or remove anything from Dominica culture. You need ambiance during carnival time. People will go to their calypso shows, people will go to their bouyon parties and people will go to their soca parties. All for the good of our Carnival.
great initiative Miguel
Miguel, they tell me you are good but if you are that good why do you need government support in this enterprise? don’t you expect to be successful, with this and make a profit on your own?
It seems to me that he is SO good that Government, through DFC, endorsed his event because they saw the economic potential. What have you done lately that warranted such support??? Let me guess…NOTHING. So zip it!
boss unless is dca soca u going to promote you just giving people more reason to stay trinidad than come to dominica if you going to be promoting heaviliy trinidad soca since they are the leaders in soca industry
i will wait and see