The order of appearance has been announced for this year's International Power and Groovy Soca Monarch competitions, which will take place this February 8th at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain.
19 contestants will go up against defending monarch Machel Montano, the reigning champion in both competitions, in the following order.
Digicel International Groovy Soca Monarch semifinalists
1. Drupatee Ramgoolai
2. Nadia Batson
3. Denise "Saucy" Belfon
4. Ravi Bissambhar
5. Rodney "Benjai" La Blanc
6. Darryl "Farmer Nappy" Henry
7. Destra Garcia
8. Patrice Roberts
9. Machel Montano (Defending Monarch)
10. Neil "Iwer" George
11. Dexter "Blaxx" Stewart
Play Whe International Power Soca Monarch finalists 2013:
1. Shivonne "Lil Bits" Churche
2. Lornette "Fya Empress" Nedd
3. Wilt "Tallpree" Cambridge
4. Devon Matthew
5. Shurwayne Winchester
6. Rodney "Benjai" La Blanc
7. Destra Garcia
8. Jason "JW" Williams & Ancil "Blaze" Isaac Jr.
9. Machel Montano (Defending Monarch)
10. Marvin "Swappi" Davis
11. Austin "Super Blue" Lyons
