Welcome, young stars of Tobago!
The Tobago Festivals Commission Limited proudly presents the Junior Calypso Monarch Competition 2025, a vibrant showcase of youth talent, storytelling, and cultural pride. This platform encourages our young calypsonians to raise their voices and share their messages with power, rhythm, and creativity. Join us for an enchanting journey of music and inspiration!
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Objectives

• To identify and celebrate young calypso talents in Tobago.
• To provide a high-quality, youth-focused cultural entertainment event.
• To contribute to the growth and development of Tobago Carnival through youth participation.
• To preserve the rich tradition of calypso by investing in the next generation.

Competition Structure

Registration

• Deadline: Tuesday 19th August 2025
• Contestants must complete the official registration form 
• Submissions must be made online via welcometobago.com

Auditions

• Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
• Contestants will perform live for a panel of judges.
• Nine (9) contestants will be selected to advance to the Final Round alongside the defending champion (total of 10 finalists).
• Judges will provide general feedback to help contestants enhance their performances.
• Contestants will perform a maximum of two verses and a chorus of their song.

Final Competition

• Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025
• Venue: TBA
• Finalists will perform a minimum  of four verses .
• The 2025 Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch will be crowned at the end of the night.

Rules & Eligibility

• Open to performers aged 18 years and under.
• All participants must be residents of Tobago.
• Original songs only – songs must not have been entered into any previous competition in Tobago.
• Participants in the Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch cannot compete in the Tobago Senior Calypso Monarch and vice versa.
• All participants under 18 years must provide parental/guardian consent.
• Contestants must walk with a flash drive containing their performance track for the audition round.
• All finalists must perform with the TFCL Live Band provided.

Judging Criteria – Auditions & Finals

• Lyrics: 20 points
• Melody: 25 points
• Arrangement: 20 points
• Performance: 25 points
• Impact: 10 points