Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - West Side Symphony is first up in the eight steel orchestras competing in the country’s national Panorama on August 5. The draw for positions revealed also that Hells Gate Steel Orchestra is set to defend its title from position number five. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. at the Antigua Recreation Grounds in St. John’s.
Following is the full order of appearance:
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2023 Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama - Order of Appearance |
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| Play position | Band | Selection/ Performer |
Arranger, Tuner, et al |
| #1 |
West Side Symphony Steel Orchestra
|
Stressless (Claudette “CP” Peters) |
Arranger: Aijal Jarvis |
| #2 |
Panache Steel Orchestra
|
Ben A Benna (Burning Flames) |
Arranger: Malik Smith Captain:  Maurisha Potter Tuner:  Veron Henry |
| #3 |
Halcyon
Steel Orchestra
|
Up and Jumping (“Redding”) |
Arranger: Gavin Francis |
| #4 |
Ebonites Steel Orchestra
|
Roaming (Tian Winter) |
Arrangers: Cuthbert “Tiny” Thomas; Joel Harris & Linesha Joseph |
| #5 |
Hells Gate Steel Orchestra
|
No Weapon (Tian Winter) |
Arranger: Khan Cordice Captain: Keithley Athill, Jr. Tuner: Veron Henry |
| #6 |
Harmonites International Steel Orchestra
|
T.A.N.Y.A. (Liberta Riddim) (“Menace”) |
Arranger: Aubrey “Lacu” Samuel |
| #7 |
Original Steel Orchestra
|
Nat U (Claudette “CP” Peters) |
Arranger: Derel Jarvis |
| #8 |
Gemonites Steel Orchestra
|
Festival Day (Carl “de Panman” Richards) |
Arranger: Johnny Gonsalves |
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