Brooklyn, New York, USA - The 2026 New York Panorama competition is the musical showcase for nine steel orchestras come Saturday September 5. Pan In Motion is band number one on stage and also the first of five going with Cyah Behave by “Voice” as tune of choice.
Looking to garner a three-peat is Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra playing in position six. Philadelphia (Philly) Pan Stars Steel Orchestra makes the trip up north to take a shot at the title when they close out the night’s competitive roster as the ninth band. They placed second in 2025.
Steelband music lovers can be at the venue, the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York - where the doors are scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m. Showtime is slated for 7:00 p.m. AST (Atlantic Standard Time).
Following is the order of appearance for the competition.
2026 New York Panorama - Order of Appearance |
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| Play order | Band | Selection/ Performer |
Arranger, Tuner, et al |
| #1 |
Pan
In Motion
|
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Dr. Kendall K. Williams Tuner: Captain:  Markus Garceran |
| #2 |
Harmony Music Makers
|
Rebecca (“Blue Boy”) |
Arranger: Winston Theobald Tuner:  Learie Harrigin |
| #3 |
PanAlley Steel Orchestra
|
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Marc Brooks Tuner: Jason Holder Captain & Founder:  Travis Roberts Drummer:  Terrel Moore |
| #4 |
D’Radoes Steel Orchestra
|
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Terrance “BJ” Marcelle Tuners: Captain:  Victoria Samuel Manager:  Junior “Mann” Samuel |
| #5 |
Metro Steel Orchestra
|
Sweet Soca Man (“Baron”) |
Arranger: Vanessa Headley-Brewster Leader  Anthony “Big Tony” Joseph Tuner: Juma Simmons Drummer:  Daron “Synco” Roberts |
| #6 |
Pan
Evolution Steel Orchestra
|
Respectfully Yours “Full Blown” |
Arranger: Andre White Captain & Founder:  Wayne Bernard |
| #7 |
Steel
Sensation
|
Wedding Band (Ms. Walker) (“Coutain” & “Tano”) |
Arranger: Tristan Japsi Tuners:  Augustus “Gussy” Peters &  Desmond “Mappo” Richardson Co-Captains:  JGabriel Bruce & Brianna Morris Drummer:  Dimitri Lall Manager  Ian Japsi |
| #8 |
Despers USA Steel Orchestra
|
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Odie Franklin Tuner:  Roland Harrigin Co-Captains:  Malique Charles &  Bria Blake Drummers:  Ancil Wellz & Leason Jacobs |
| #9 |
Philadelphia (Philly) Pan Stars Steel
Orchestra
|
Cyah Behave (Aaron “Voice” St. Louis) |
Arranger: Roger Greenidge Tuner: Manager & Drummer:  Rondell Pompey Drummer 2:  Jeremy Caesar Driller:  Kristian Paradis |
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