Brooklyn, New York, USA - The new kids on the Panorama block—the members of PanAlley Steel Orchestra—are up first in the 2025 New York Panorama competition on Saturday August 30.
Reigning champions Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra are playing in position seven out of the eight bands expected to compete, and are in a good position to defend their title.
Out-of-towners Philadelphia (Philly) Pan Stars Steel Orchestra have traveled up to New York and participated in the last few Panorama competitions. They placed third last year.
The competition venue is the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway. The competition is expected to get underway at 7:00 p.m.
2025 New York Panorama - Order of Appearance |
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| Play order | Band / # of Players |
Selection/ Performer |
Arranger, Tuner, et al |
| #1 |
PanAlley Steel Orchestra
85 |
Too Own Way (“Voice”) |
Arranger: Marc Brooks Tuner: Jason Holder Captain & Founder:  Travis Roberts Drummer:  Terrel Moore |
| #2 |
D’Radoes Steel Orchestra
|
Jamtown ( “Coutain” & “Tano”) |
Arranger: Terrance “BJ” Marcelle Tuners:  Roland Harrigin &  Learie Harrigin Captain: Victoria Samuel Vice-Captain: Isaiah Barrington Drummers: Zephaniah Hodge &  Dejean Cain Drillers:  Patrick Davis &  Dane Gulston Manager:  Junior “Mann” Samuel |
| #3 |
Steel
Sensation
85-100 |
Too Own Way (“Voice”) |
Arranger: Tristan Japsi Tuners:  Augustus Peters &  Desmond “Mappo” Richardson Captain: Hayson Rudolfo Vice Captain: Brianna Morris Manager & Drummer:  Ian Japsi Drummer 2:  Dimitri Lall Drillers:  Martin Cain & J’Gabriel Bruce |
| #4 |
Despers USA Steel Orchestra
100 |
The Greatest Bend Over (“Yung Bredda”) |
Arranger: Odie Franklin Tuner: Roland Harrigin Captain:  Kern Simon Drummers:  Ancil Wellz &  Rashid Bacchus Driller:  Charles “Jerry” Guy |
| #5 |
Metro Steel Orchestra
|
The Greatest Bend Over (“Yung Bredda”) |
Arranger: Vanessa Headley-Brewster Tuner: Desmond “Mappo” Richardson  Captain & Leader Anthony “Big Tony” Joseph Drummer: Daron Roberts  Driller: Joshua Bedeau |
| #6 |
Harmony Music Makers
|
Pan and Soca (Olatunji) |
Arranger: Michael Joseph Captain: Jeremy Morris |
| #7 |
Pan
Evolution Steel Orchestra
100 |
Too Own Way (“Voice”) |
Arranger: Andre White Tuner: Jason Holder Captain & Founder:  Wayne Bernard Drummer:  Denzel Headley Drillers:  Brandon Waldrop &  Kerneil Wells |
| #8 |
Philadelphia (Philly) Pan Stars Steel
Orchestra
100 |
Bet Meh (Machel Montano) |
Arranger: Roger Greenidge Tuner: Learie Harrigin Manager & Drummer:  Rondell Pompey Drummer 2:  Jeremy Caesar Driller:  Kristian Paradis |
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