New Steelband Panorama Rules for 2010

Trinidad and Tobago - Pan Trinbago has announced an increase in the number of bands qualifying for the National Panorama Finals 2010.

As a result there will be ten (10) finalists in each of the three categories i.e. Small, Medium and Large Conventional Bands.

“Over the years,” said Richard Forteau, Secretary, “there have been requests to increase the number of finalists.  We are pleased to note that we have taken the call to the authorities who have agreed to the increase, both in numbers and prizes.”

Responding to concerns of pan lovers about the length of the show, the official revealed it (Saturday’s finals) will be a tighter show, starting at 6:00 p.m.

On the subject of change, this year’s Panorama saw revised rules for the competition in respect to the number of players.

Small and Single Pan Bands Finals will be held on Friday 12 February at the Lord Kitchener’s Stand, South Quay, Port of Spain, from 7:00 pm. 

Finals for Medium and Large Bands will be on Saturday 13 February 2010 at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain. Competition starts at 6:00 p.m.