The stage is set for an electrifying Inet Soca Monarch showdown this Sunday, with the official lineup now revealed.

Fans are advised to arrive early, as the competition kicks off with promising performances right from the start.

This year’s lineup features an intriguing mix of established artists and fresh faces, with two newcomers securing top spots in the performance order

The full lineup, in order of appearance, is as follows:

1. Kid Fresh – “Top a de morning”

2. Soca Villain – “Me nar say nuttin”

3. Tian – “Cyah Contain”

4. Raiine – “This Carnival feeling”

5. Ge eve – “Prescription”

6. Tammy – “On my own”

7. Empress (Defending champion) – “Lava”

8. Young Vice – “Gravity falls”

9. Drastic – “Part ah we”

10. Thalia – “More than them”

11. Kimmy – “Wild Antiguans”

12. Sammy – “Dear Carnival”

13. DJ Who – “Vitz man”

14. Buttaz – “Wasteman”

15. Island Prince – “Soca celebration”

In a departure from previous years, only one winner will be crowned, regardless of whether their style is groovy or jumpy soca.

The stakes are high, with substantial cash prizes on offer.

The Party Monarch winner will receive a grand prize of $50,000, while the first runner-up will take home $40,000, and the second-place finisher will earn $30,000.

Unplaced entrants will receive a participation fee of $8,000.