Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The whole Panyard comes alive when the Steel & Iron beat. Unleash the Music, the Vibes, the Riddim, and feel the Heat!
The Caribbean Union Bank Hells Gate Steel Orchestra presents its 2026 Panorama Launch entitled “Riddim Up: Carnival in Di Big Yard!” on Saturday, May 30th, 7:00 p.m. at the Villa Primary School, Amy Byers Street Villa Area in Saint John’s.
Witness Antigua’s top steel orchestras bring the energy and ring in the Carnival season like never before. Admission is EC$20 for those aged 5–17 years, and EC$30 for adults.
Tickets can be purchased on the Ticketing App, or patrons can pay at the gate. Food, drinks and music-related paraphernalia will be on sale.
Other steel orchestras confirmed to delight steelband music lovers are Pandemonium, Original, Ebonites, Panache, West Side and Halcyon.
The bands have been encouraged to use the opportunity to premiere their respective Panorama 2026 selections if they so desire.
There will be a special performance by the Classes of the Eustace ‘Manning’ Henry Steelpan Academy. The six-peat defending Panorama champions, The Caribbean Union Bank Hells Gate Steel Orchestra, will release its Panorama Selection at the end of the night.
Hells Gate Steel Orchestra has twenty-four national Panorama championships to date.
Press Release from:
Jabari K. Edwards
Public Relations Officer
Hells Gate Steel Orchestra
www.hgso.ag
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