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SOCA MEETING: ALL ARTISTS AND STAKEHOLDERS URGED TO ATTEND<\/p>

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The National Soca Fraternity of Antigua and Barbuda is inviting all soca artists and soca stakeholders to attend an upcoming general meeting scheduled for Wednesday 8th April at 7:00 p.m. at Dele\u2019s Restaurant and Bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday 7th April; however, due to circumstances beyond the organization\u2019s control, it has been moved to the following day.<\/p>

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The fraternity is urging all soca artists and stakeholders to make a special effort to attend, noting that the meeting is important to the continued development and direction of the soca industry in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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The NSF Executive Board emphasized that participation will be key as the organization continues to engage members and strengthen the local soca fraternity.<\/p>\n

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