The St Kitts & Nevis Carnival Committee says there is a surge in contestant registration and substantial increases in prize monies for the upcoming Carnival Season.

There is a new Format for Soca Monarch – Power Soca Monarch “Cooler” Edition:

45 talented artists, including powerhouse names, have registered to participate this year in this spirited event.

There are also name changes for two pageants: The National Carnival Queen Pageant is now the Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Queen Pageant and The Talented Teen Pageant is now the Miss Teen St. Kitts and Nevis Pageant.

To recognize and reward the talents of participants, SKNNCC announced substantial prize money increases for select competitions: – Power Soca Monarch: EC$20,000, Panorama: EC$20,000 and Talented Teen: EC$10,000.