East Mucurapo Secondary School Junior Panorama Finals QPS POS 2016

East Mucurapo Secondary School, Junior Panorama Finals, Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, 2016.

Panorama 2025: What makes this steelband competition legendary

Few cultural events capture the vibrancy and spirit of Trinidad and Tobago like the annual Panorama competition. Held during the Carnival season, Panorama is the ultimate showcase of steelpan music, an invention and art form born in Trinidad and Tobago. As we anticipate Panorama 2025, let’s delve into the rich history, unmatched artistry, and cultural significance that make this event legendary.

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The origins of Panorama: A celebration of steelpan

Panorama began in 1963 as a platform for steelbands to compete and demonstrate their prowess. Since its inception, it has evolved into a grand spectacle that attracts global audiences. Steelbands, composed of musicians playing instruments crafted from oil drums, compete with dazzling arrangements of popular calypso and soca songs. The competition represents the pinnacle of creativity, discipline, and community spirit in the steelband movement.

Why Panorama is legendary

1. Steelpan: The heartbeat of the nation

The steelpan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, and Panorama showcases its versatility and brilliance. From mesmerising melodies to thunderous crescendos, the music of Panorama reflects the soul of the nation. Each performance is a testament to the innovation and resilience of the pioneers who transformed discarded oil drums into instruments of global acclaim.

2. Fierce competition and showmanship

Panorama is not just a music competition; it’s a battle of creativity and precision. Bands are judged on arrangement, tone, rhythm, and overall performance, making every second of their presentation crucial. This intense competition pushes arrangers, players, and bandleaders to deliver their best, creating moments of pure magic on stage.

3. Cultural unity and pride

Steelbands are deeply rooted in their communities, and Panorama serves as a unifying force. Each band brings together players of all ages and backgrounds, united by their love for the pan. This sense of unity extends to audiences, who cheer passionately for their favourite bands, creating an electric atmosphere.

4. Global recognition

Panorama has transcended Trinidad and Tobago’s borders, attracting visitors and participants from around the world. International steelbands often join the fray, adding to the diversity and prestige of the event. The competition’s influence is a testament to the global appeal of steelpan music.

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What to expect at Panorama 2025

As we look forward to Panorama 2025, excitement is building for what promises to be a spectacular event. Here’s what to anticipate:

Innovative arrangements: Expect cutting-edge interpretations of classic and contemporary soca hits. Arrangers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what the steelpan can achieve.

Breathtaking performances: Bands will deliver high-energy performances featuring synchronised movements, dramatic entrances, and show-stopping finales.

A Carnival atmosphere: The Queen’s Park Savannah, the competition’s iconic venue, will come alive with color, energy, and the unmistakable rhythm of pan.

Panorama winners (1963-2024)

To appreciate the legacy of Panorama, here’s a comprehensive table of winners from 2000 to 2024:

Year	Placing	Steelband	Tune of choice	Composer	Arranger
1963	1	North Stars	Dan Is The Man	Sparrow	Anthony Williams
1963	2	Sundowner	Harry And Mama	Sparrow	Steve Regis
1963	3	Desperadoes	The Road	Kitchener	Beverly Griffith
1964	1	North Stars	Mama Dis is Mas	Kitchener	Anthony Williams
1964	2	Desperadoes	Mama Dis Is Mas	Kitchener	Beverly Griffith
1964	3	Starlift	Bullpistle Gang	Sparrow	Ray Holman
1965	1	Cavaliers	Melody mas	Melody	Bobby Mohammed
1965	2	North Stars	Hold On To Your Man	Kitchener	Anthony Williams
1965	3	West Side Symphony	Hold On To Your Man	Kitchener	Herman ‘Rock’ Johnson
1966	1	Desperadoes	Obeah Wedding	Sparrow	Beverly Griffith
1966	2	Cavaliers	My Brother Your Sister	Kitchener	Bobby Mohammed
1966	3	Highlanders	Obeah Wedding	Sparrow	Bertie Marshall
1967	1	Cavaliers	Sixty-Seven	Kitchener	Bobby Mohammed
1967	2	Desperadoes	Governor Ball	Sparrow	Beverly Griffith
1967	3	Tripoli	No Money No Love	Sparrow	Tommy Crichlow
1968	1	Harmonites	Wrecker	Kitchener	Earl Rodney
1968	2	Starlift	Jane	Sparrow	Ray Holman
1968	3	Dixieland	Miss Tourist	Kitchener	Curtis Pierre
1969	1	Starlift	Bull	Kitchener	Ray Holman
1969	2	Cavaliers	Mas In Brooklyn	Sparrow	Bobby Mohammed
1969	3	Harmonites	Bongo	Sparrow	Earl Rodney
1970	1	Desperadoes	Margie	Kitchener	Clive Bradley
1970	2	Starlift	Pan Man	Sparrow	Ray Holman
1970	3	Invaders	Margie	Kitchener	Mackie Boyce
1970	3	Silver Stars	Simple Calypso	Blakie	Junior Pouchet
1971	1	Harmonites	Play Mas	Kitchener	Earl Rodney
1971	1	Starlift	Queen of the Bands	Sparrow	Ray Holman
1971	3	Invaders	Mas In Madison	Kitchener	Mackie Boyce
1972	1	Harmonites	St. Thomas Girl	Kitchener	Earl Rodney
1972	2	Tokyo	Miss Harriman	Kitchener	Gerald ‘Belly’ Charles
1972	3	Starlift	Pan On The Move	Ray Holman	Ray Holman
1973	1	Trinidad All Stars	Rainorama	Kitchener	Rudy Wells
1973	2	Tokyo	My Connie	Sparrow	Gerald ‘Belly’ Charles
1973	3	Harmonites	Steel and Brass	Wellington	Earl Rodney
1974	1	Harmonites	Jericho	Kitchener	Rupert Mark
1974	2	Hatters	20 To 1	Kitchener	Steve Achaiba
1974	3	Antillean All Stars	Bassman	Shadow	Henry ‘Bendix’ Cumberbatch
1975	1	Hatters	Tribute to Spree Simon	Kitchener	Steve Achaiba
1975	2	Fonclaire	Tribute to Spree Simon	Kitchener	Rudin and Milton Austin
1975	3	Tokyo	Tribute to Spree Simon	Kitchener	Gerald ‘Belly’ Charles
1976	1	Desperadoes	Pan In Harmony	Kitchener	Clive Bradley
1976	2	Hatters	Home For the Carnival	Kitchener	Steve Achaiba
1976	3	Pandemonium	We Kinda Music	Sparrow	Ray Holman
1977	1	Desperadoes	Crawford	Kitchener	Clive Bradley
1977	2	Potential Symphony	Tourist Leggo	Short Shirt	Earl Brooks, Lawrence Guerra
1977	3	Pandemonium	Panyard Vibration	Ray Holman	Ray Holman
1978	1	Starlift	Du Du Yemi	Sparrow	Herschel Puckerin
1978	2	Desperadoes	Pan In The 21st Century	Kitchener	Clive Bradley
1978	3	Phase II Pan Groove	Carnival is Bacchanal	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
1979	NA	No Panorama	No Panorama	No Panorama	No Panorama

Year	Placing	Steelband	Tune of choice	Composer	Arranger
1980	1	Trinidad All Stars	Woman on the Bass	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Leon “Smooth” Edwards
1981	1	Desperadoes	Rebecca	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Clive Bradley
1982	1	Renegades	Pan Explosion	Winsford Devine	Jit Samaroo
1983	1	Trinidad All Stars	Unknown Band	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Leon “Smooth” Edwards
1984	1	Renegades	Pan Rebels	Winsford Devine	Jit Samaroo
1985	1	Desperadoes	Rebecca (Encore)	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Clive Bradley
1986	1	Renegades	Pan in A Minor	Lord Kitchener	Jit Samaroo
1987	1	Desperadoes	In My House	Gregory Ballantyne	Clive Bradley
1988	1	Renegades	Woman is Boss	Winsford Devine	Jit Samaroo
1989	1	Renegades	Somebody	Winsford Devine	Jit Samaroo
1990	1	Desperadoes	Pan by Storm	Winsford Devine	Clive Bradley
1991	1	Renegades	A Happy Song	Winsford Devine	Jit Samaroo
1992	1	Renegades	Guitar Pan	Winsford Devine	Jit Samaroo
1993	1	Renegades	Thunder	Winsford Devine	Jit Samaroo
1994	1	Exodus	Pan Body	Winsford Devine	Pelham Goddard
1995	1	Exodus	Dingolay	Winsford Devine	Pelham Goddard
1996	1	Exodus	A Rhapsody for Pan	Winsford Devine	Pelham Goddard
1997	1	Exodus	Pan Roots	Winsford Devine	Pelham Goddard
1998	1	Exodus	Pan-2000	Winsford Devine	Pelham Goddard
1999	1	Phase II Pan Groove	Music in We Blood	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
2000	1	Exodus	Mystery Band	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Pelham Goddard

Year	Placing	Steelband	Tune of choice	Composer	Arranger
2001	1	Desperadoes	Firestorm	Winsford Devine	Clive Bradley
2002	1	Phase II Pan Groove	Music in We Blood	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
2003	1	Neal & Massy Trinidad All Stars	Pandora	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Leon “Smooth” Edwards
2004	1	Phase II Pan Groove	This One’s for You, Bradley	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
2005	1	Exodus	Action	Machel Montano	Pelham Goddard
2006	1	Neal & Massy Trinidad All Stars	Music in the Meantime	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Leon “Smooth” Edwards
2007	1	Phase II Pan Groove	Sharing Licks	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
2008	1	Silver Stars	The Engine Room	Pelham Goddard	Edwin Pouchet
2009	1	Silver Stars	First in de Line	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Edwin Pouchet
2010	1	Phase II Pan Groove	Battle Zone	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
2011	1	Trinidad All Stars	It’s Showtime	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Leon “Smooth” Edwards
2012	1	Phase II Pan Groove	Madd Music	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
2013	1	Phase II Pan Groove	More Love	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
2014	1	Petrotrin Phase II Pan Groove	Jump High	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe
2015	1	Desperadoes	Yuh See Me	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Clive Bradley
2016	1	Desperadoes	Different Me	Winston Scarborough (De Fosto)	Carlton “Zanda” Alexander
2017	1	Trinidad All Stars	Full Extreme	Ultimate Rejects	Leon “Smooth” Edwards
2018	1	Renegades	Year for Love	Voice (Aaron St. Louis)	Duvone Stewart
2019	1	Renegades	Hookin’ Meh	Farmer Nappy	Duvone Stewart
2020	1	Desperadoes	More Sokah	Olatunji Yearwood	Carlton “Zanda” Alexander
2021	N/A	Event Not Held
2022	1	Desperadoes	Busshead	Machel Montano & Bunji Garlin	Carlton “Zanda” Alexander
2023	1	Trinidad All Stars	Hard Fete	Bunji Garlin	Leon “Smooth” Edwards
2024	1	Phase II Pan Groove	Welcome Home	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe	Len “Boogsie” Sharpe

How to enjoy Panorama 2025

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned attendee, here are some tips to make the most of your Panorama experience:

Arrive early: Secure a good spot to witness the performances up close.
Learn about the bands: Familiarise yourself with the history and achievements of participating bands.
Support the bands: Purchase merchandise or donate to your favourite steelbands to help them thrive.
Immerse yourself: Dance, cheer, and soak in the infectious energy of the crowd.

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The future of Panorama

Panorama continues to evolve, embracing technological advancements and expanding its reach through live streaming and digital platforms. These innovations ensure that the magic of Panorama resonates with audiences worldwide, securing its place as a cultural treasure for generations to come.

Panorama is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s ingenuity, culture, and unity. As we gear up for Panorama 2025, let us celebrate the legacy of steelpan music and the vibrant communities that bring it to life. Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in from afar, prepare to be captivated by the sights, sounds, and spirit of this legendary event.

Let’s keep the beat alive!

Share your Panorama memories, favourite performances, or hopes for 2025 in the comments below. Together, let’s celebrate the heartbeat of Carnival and ensure the world knows why Panorama is truly legendary.

Source: When Steel Talks https://www.panonthenet.com/history/past_panorama_results.htm

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