Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - West Side Symphony takes the stage in position one, again, having done so in 2023; six steel orchestras are slated to follow in its wake. All seek Panorama glory in the country’s annual national steelband music competition on Saturday August 3, part of Antigua’s Carnival season.
Six of the seven bands are playing selections by Ricardo Drue, in honor of the music legacy of the country’s late soca superstar. Drue passed away unexpectedly at the age of 38, on December 12, 2023.
The defending champion Hells Gate Steel Orchestra will perform last for the evening at position seven. The Antigua Recreation Grounds in the capital of St. John’s is the venue once more, where musical action is expected to begin at 8:00 p.m.
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Following is the order of appearance of competing bands, with tunes of choice, arrangers, and more:
2024 Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama - Anatomy, Quick Chart, Order of Appearance |
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| Play position | Band | Selection/ Performer |
Arranger, Tuner/Builder, et al |
| #1 |
West Side Symphony Steel Orchestra
|
Supaman (Superman) (Ricardo Drue) |
Arranger: Aijal Jarvis Tuner:  Veron Henry Captain: Eugene Davis |
| #2 |
Gemonites Steel Orchestra
|
Let Loose (Tian Winter) |
Arranger: Patrick “Stone” Johnson Captain:  Joseph “Jowato” Henry |
| #3 |
Harmonites International Steel Orchestra
|
Socaholic (Ricardo Drue) |
Arranger: Aubrey “Lacu” Samuel Tuner: Eustace Harris Captain: Alston Davis |
| #4 |
Panache Steel Orchestra
|
Ah Love It Here (Ricardo Drue) |
Arranger: Malik Smith Tuner: Veron Henry Captain:  Maurisha Potter |
| #5 |
Original Steel Orchestra
|
Happy Music (Ricardo Drue) |
Arranger: Derel Jarvis Tuner: Veron Henry Captain: Elvis Wetherill |
| #6 |
Halcyon
Steel Orchestra
|
Let’s Duet (Do It) (Ricardo Drue with The A Team Band) |
Arranger: Deiondre Teague Tuner: Dudley Dickson Captain: Elvis Wetherill |
| #7 |
Hells Gate Steel Orchestra
|
Ah Love It Here (Ricardo Drue) |
Arranger: Khan Cordice Tuner: Veron Henry Captain: Keithley Athill, Jr. |
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