Trinidad versus Grenada Steelband Jamboree

St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. - The Grenada Carnival Committee and the Grenada Steelband Association proudly announces a grand Steelband Jamboree this Friday, June 3^rd.  Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra from Trinidad and Tobago will be matching their skills against Grenada’s finest steelpan musicians.

This event, which is free to the public, signals the return of steelband in its fullest form to Spicemas.  In 2011, pan lovers can expect the Bomb Tune Competition and Pan Yard Judging which were introduced in 2009, and the traditional Panorama on Pantastic Saturday.

Angel Harps Steel Orchestra at rehearsal

The sweet sound of steel begins its 2011 campaign this Friday with the Pre-carnival Launch Steelband Jamboree where Grenada’s finest steel orchestras, including Angel Harps and New Dimension, come up against Trinidad and Tobago’s Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra from 6 p.m. on The Carenage.

The carnival season begins with the official launch of Spicemas on Saturday June 4^th at the Grenada National Stadium.