More than 220 entries have been submitted for the revived Party Monarch competition, underscoring strong demand for the platform’s return and signalling a competitive Crop Over season ahead.

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) announced on Monday that 92 performers have registered for the Power Soca category, while 134 entries have been received for Sweet Soca, signalling strong interest in the competition’s comeback after its absence in recent years.

President of the Barbados Association of Creatives and Artistes (BACA), Barry Knight, welcomed the response, saying the return of the competition has clearly filled an important gap for performers.