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Aug2015

Leeds Carnival Plans To Boost City Centre Presence

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With just weeks until Leeds West Indian Carnival takes to the streets on August Bank Holiday Monday, organisers have announced plans to take the sights and sounds of Europe’s longest running Caribbean carnival to city centre audiences. Thanks to funding from the Leeds BID and support from Leeds City Council a ... Read More
14th August 2015uksocascene

10

Aug2015

Carnival Expo 2015

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Carnival Expo is a great idea from Andrew Rajpaulsingh. It was a place where businesses from the carnival community came together to display their offerings. The carnival loving public were invited to see what the businesses had to display. There were live performances from international and national artistes, dancers and steel ... Read More
10th August 2015uksocascene

07

Aug2015

Carnival Makeup Do’s & Dont’s

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We have covered The history of carnival makeup How it has evolved What the masqueraders want to see from bands regarding carnival makeup We are now going to give you some She Soca top tips of do's and dont's for carnival makeup DO Research which type of makeup would suit you and bring out your best features on ... Read More
7th August 2015uksocascene

07

Aug2015

UK Soca Scene Fete Guide: 7th – 9th August 2015

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There is something very positive happening this week which brings together carnival artists and lovers. Check out Carnival Expo this weekend and support your culture. See below for more details What's Happening This Week? Insomnia London - Friday 7th August 2015 3 arenas, 2500 people, 11pm-7am Click the link for more details on Insomnia London ================================================================================ Carnival Expo - Saturday 8th &  Sunday ... Read More
7th August 2015uksocascene

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Aug2015

New Carnival Mas Designers: Marelle Steblecki

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1- Tell us a little bit about yourself Well, my name is Marelle Steblecki. I was born in Zimbabwe which is in Southern Africa. I lived there until I was about 10 years old until my family decided to migrate to England. I'm 22 years old and at the moment I'm a ... Read More
5th August 2015uksocascene

02

Aug2015

Leicester Carnival 2015

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The sun came out and stayed out for Leicester Carnival 2015. Here are all the pictures from the day. The Road The Park The Stage The After Party
2nd August 2015uksocascene

01

Aug2015

What Happened @ Rotterdam Carnival 2015

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Due to bad weather the Rotterdam carnival procession was cancelled. Bad weather can not stop a soca vibe nor a carnival spirit. Indoor fetes were quickly created and the show when on. Take a look at what Raymond Lyttle saw through his lens ExtraSea Boat Ride Trini Connections (Indoor) Carnival Flagz (Indoor) Carnival
1st August 2015uksocascene

31

Jul2015

The Ten Whining Commandments

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An open letter to the gentlemen choosing to whine on a lady this carnival. The Ten Whining Commandments 1. Thou shalt not smell stink Look as much as the actual whining is important you just hadda make sure that you are coming from a land of soap and baby powder. 2. Thou shalt not ... Read More
31st July 2015uksocascene

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Jul2015

UK Soca Scene Fete Guide: 31st July – 2nd August 2015

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So the sun is out and you're looking for a motive for the weekend right? Look no further because we have some options for your below. What's Happening This Week? Lava: After Work Drinks - Friday 31st July 2015 Shipwrecked® Carnival London loves to keep it fresh and new. Playing the best in Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Dancehall, Island ... Read More
30th July 2015uksocascene

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Jul2015

New Carnival Mas Designers: Kezra Tafari

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1- Tell us a little bit about yourself There is not too much to tell. I live in South London with my mum and 3 sisters. I am half Bajan and started playing mas at the age of 16. I would describe myself as a creative person. I enjoy dance and arts and ... Read More
28th July 2015uksocascene