06/02/2026
ALL ABOARD THE SOCA TRAIN! ππΆ
The journey begins in Vancouver & Victoria, BC as i-Land Fest 2026 kicks off the first stop on the Western Canada Caribbean Festival Tour!
This year, we're proud to spotlight and celebrate the incredible talent emerging from Canada's soca scene. As part of the Soca Train initiative, we're intentionally highlighting Canadian-based soca artists and providing a platform for homegrown talent to shine alongside established Caribbean performers. You'll see many of these artists not only on the i-Land Fest stage, but across the festival stages of our Soca Train partners throughout the summer.
Our first lineup includes:
π₯ Oozeela β Edmonton-born Zambian-Dominican artist bringing conscious lyrics, island energy, and undeniable stage presence.
π₯ Miguel Maestre & This Is Kash β Toronto-based Trinidadian soca artists representing the strength of Canada's growing soca movement.
π₯ Lil Bitts β International soca powerhouse from Trinidad & Tobago, bringing her signature energy and Carnival hits to Vancouver Island.
π₯ Dawg E Slaughter β Trinidad-born, Toronto-based artist, DJ, and entertainer known for delivering pure vibes wherever he performs.
π Vancouver & Victoria, BC
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July 1β5, 2026
And we're just getting started.
Stay tuned as our fellow Soca Train partners reveal their artist lineups in the coming days:
πΆ Caribbean Days Festival presented by TTCS of BC
πΆ Cariwest Festival
πΆ Carifest Calgary
One Culture. Four Festivals. Homegrown Energy.
Who's riding the Soca Train with us this summer?