Dancehall & Soca is programmed on request rather than sitting on the fixed calendar. A member or a host proposes a date, and SplitClub sources the vessel, the crew and the sound around it — the cost of the day is then split across the group that claims the places.
The sound
Dancehall is Jamaican, built on riddims that dozens of artists voice separately, sparse and heavy. Soca is Trinidadian carnival music — faster, brassier and built for a road march rather than a room. They share an audience and are usually programmed together.
Dancehall & Soca in Miami
Miami's Caribbean population is one of the largest in the United States, and Miami Carnival every October is the anchor event for soca in the city. Dancehall runs year-round through Miami's Jamaican community and across the city's Caribbean rooms.
How the club programs it
Programmed as a day party at the loud end of the club's range, most often in the run-up to Miami Carnival in October. Deck space is prioritised over shade.
Every SplitClub day works the same way underneath the music. The club arranges one vessel for one date, with its captain and crew, and programs the route, the hours and the sound. Members claim single places rather than hiring a boat. Contributions are held through our state-of-the-art payment processing system until the day is fully funded — if it does not fill, it does not sail and nobody is charged.
Want this day on the calendar? Members who have been on a club day can propose and host their own, including bringing their own DJ. How hosting works →
Frequently asked questions
Does SplitClub run soca days around Miami Carnival?
Carnival-season days are programmed on request. Members and hosts propose the date and the club builds the day around it.
What is the difference between dancehall and soca?
Dancehall is Jamaican and slower; soca is Trinidadian carnival music and much faster. They are usually programmed in the same day.
Is this a loud format?
Yes. It is programmed as a day party rather than a cruise.
Related formats
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