World Wide Steel Orchestra and Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra both captured the ‘Best Performing Band’ titles, the latter as the best small conventional steel orchestra, and best single pan band with regard to the former.
The bands were awarded cash prizes donated by The National Flour Mills Ltd for their scintillating renditions of popular vintage calypsoses. In addition, D’Original Woodbrook Modernaires and Roadblock took the titles of ‘Best Flag Wavers’ sponsored by Trinidad & Tobago Unit Trust Corporation as well as gift bags donated by KAMCO.
In concert mode after a hiatus of two years, selections ranged from the catalogue of The Roaring Lion, Lord Kitchener, Sparrow, Stalin, Baron (Winsford DeVines), Shadow, David Rudder, Second Imij, Arrow, Lord Nelson and Blue Boy/Super Blue among others.
Single Pan Band Mt. Hololo, Cascade-based World Wide Steel Orchestra’s winning medley included “Lazy Man,” “ Netty Netty,” “ Oh No Mr. Fox,” “Steelband Clash,” “Ice Ice,” “My Pussin’” and “Drunk and Disorderly.”
Playing at number 13 in the Small band category, T&T Defence Steel Orchestra under the baton of Duvone Stewart captivated the panel of adjudicators with its rendition of “Disco Daddy,” Meh Lover,” “Papa Chunks,” “Soki Soki” and “All Aboard.”
Patrons and viewers were also treated to a “lil bit of dis and a lil bit of dat” featuring ole time traditional mas characters, ”Pan Talent” sung by Pharaoh, Joshua Regrello on the KFC Spicy Pan and Tobago’s “Metro Stars.”
Next Saturday, 26th February will see the Medium and Large Conventional Steel Orchestras in the “Musical Showdown In De Big Yard” starting at 5:00 p.m.
Auditions for selection started on Sunday and will continue until Tuesday. Tickets for the event are priced at TT $300.00. General Seating at the Grand Stand ONLY are available at the National Carnival Commission Head Office, Gray Street, and online via ticketgiveaway.com
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