It was a Steelband party yesterday with the large conventional bands from the Northern region for Pan Trinbago's preliminary judging, launching the Large Conventional Bands Preliminary Judging. The atmosphere was electrifying as the vibrant sounds of steel pans filled the air, captivating both the performers and the audience. Spectators gathered in droves, eagerly anticipating the dazzling displays of rhythm and creativity that each band would showcase throughout the day.
We will post all of the performances here, so if you missed any of them, you can catch up here. With the compliments of "WeCapture Panorama Live," you can recapture magic moments for every region. This will take place over a few days, but our player post will update as each region completes their performances.
The Northern Region has some of the most popular large conventional bands in the country, but don't overlook the rest—the talent is "TriniTing!" Rest assured, you can catch up on all the incredible acts that took the stage, showcasing a diverse range of talent and creativity. Don't miss the chance to relive those unforgettable moments and discover new favorites!
For carnival, the steelpan and steelband movement brings a lot of energy and music. This post encompasses everything. Remember, as the days and performances add up, WeCapture will add all additional bands to the player. So keep checking back to replay some of your favorite performances or just to 'do your own judging.' "Bush-judges" are everywhere, and the chat boxes have some kind of class judges. So get with the program; keep checking this blog post for all the latest performances. So what are you waiting for? Press play and enjoy all the sweet pan music from every region as it becomes available.
Bush judges take note of the following "Terms used for Steelband music:"
- Interpolation—estimation of time
- Dynamics—volume of music (used in place of loud and soft)
- Crescendo: gradual increase in the volume or intensity
- Execution—technical expertise and musical skills
- Clarity—quality of being easy to perceive, understand and appreciate
- Tempo refers to the speed at which a piece is played. It is quantified in beats per minute (BPM).
- Orchestration in steelpan music refers to the arrangement of steelpan instruments in an ensemble. A steel band or steel orchestra typically includes Steelpans tuned to various scales, played by pannists. The tempo is regulated by a rhythm section of traditional percussion instruments.
Northern Region-Sunday, February 9 from 7 pm
- Desperadoes Steel Orchestra—George St, POS
- Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra—Neville Jules Junction, Duke St, POS
- Bp Renegades Steel Orchestra—#138 Renegades Way (Charlotte St) POS
- Nutrien Silver Stars Steel Orchestra- 56 Tragarete Rd, Newtown, POS
- Shell Invaders Steel Orchestra—Queens Park Oval (Car Park) Tragarete Rd, POS
- Phase II Pan Groove-Hamilton St, Woodbrook, POS
- Proman Starlift Steel Orchestra—Christopher Samuel Drive, Mucurapo Rd, POS
Eastern Region—Monday, February 10, from 8 pm
- First Citizens Supernovas Steel Orchestra—Pan Yard, Surrey Village, Lopinot Rd, Arouca
- Republic Bank Exodus Steel Orchestra- Pan Yard- EMR, St Augustine
South Central Region—Tuesday, February 11 from 7 pm
- Heritage Petroleum Siparia Deltones- Ellis Knights Pan Complex, Railway Rd, Siparia
- NLCB Fonclaire-Dottin St, San Fernando
- Heritage Petroleum Skiffle—Coffee St, San Fernando
- T&TEC Tropical Angel Harps—Main Rd, Enterprise Chaguanas
Tobago Region—Wednesday, February 12 from 7 pm
- NLCB Buccooneers—Pan Theatre, Chance St, Buccoo
- RBC Redemption Sound Setters—Pan Theatre, Montgomery, Bethel
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: Large Conventional Bands Panorama Preliminary Judging 2025
Venue: Local Pan Yards
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Steelband Music
Code: PTLCBP2025
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Steelband Music
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