St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - Eight steel orchestras are in the national music spotlight when the country’s annual Panorama comes off Saturday August 9, 2025. Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra competes in position one, while reigning champion New Dimension Steel Orchestra defends its title while appearing third in the lineup.
Commancheros Steel Orchestra takes the stage last in the competition. The advertised showtime is 8:00 p.m. at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium.
Following is the order of appearance of competing bands, and, where available - with tunes of choice, arrangers, and more. Band management may share their data by emailing whensteeltalks @ hotmail.com
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2025 Grenada Panorama - Anatomy, Quick Chart, Order of Appearance |
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| Play position | Band / # of Players |
Selection/ Performer |
Arranger, Tuners, et al |
| #1 |
Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra 60 |
Heart of Carnival (“V’ghn”) |
Arranger & Driller: Michael “Blaize” Robertson Tuner:  Augustus Peters Captain: Karl Briggs Drummer: Darius Walcott Manager: Ria Nelson |
| #2 | Florida Westside Symphony | ||
| #3 | New Dimension Steel Orchestra |
Heart of Carnival (“V’ghn”) |
Arranger: Cordel Byam Tuner: Terrence Sheppard Captain: Ricardo Ashton Drummer: Duvonne Junior Manager: Aldwyn Francis |
| #4 |
Rainbow City All Stars
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Christina (“Ajamu”) |
Arranger: Othniel St. Clair Captain: Richard Collier Drummer: Tyler Baptiste Manager: Miguel Fortune |
| #5 | Pan Ossia Steel Orchestra |
Heart of Carnival (“V’ghn”) |
Arranger: Robert Cadet, Sr. Tuner: Gerald Clark Captain: Rodel “Cotton” Welsh Drummer: Jabari Quammie Drillers:  Robert Cadet, Jr. & John “Yellow” Welsh |
| #6 |
Angel Harps Steel Orchestra
70 |
Heart of Carnival (“V’ghn”) |
Arranger: Terrence Andre Skeete Tuner:  Dudley Dickson Captain: Leroy Malu Stephens Drummer: Kerry Francis Driller: Presley Andrew Manager: Brian Sylvester |
| #7 | Grand Roy Pan Angels | ||
| #8 |
Commancheros Steel Orchestra
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