2026 UK National Panorama Results - They’re Back! Ebony Steelband Wins 25th Title with Ojay Richards at the Helm

London, England, U.K. - ‘Good behavior’ was not a requirement, which was a good thing as the tune of choice was Cyah Behave, where only a very good musical arrangement for steelpan, and its performance at a high level - was mandatory. Newly-minted UK National Panorama champion arranger Ojay Richards brought the music, and 2026 UK National Panorama champion steel orchestra Ebony Steelband executed and brought to life Richards’ arrangement of international soca artist Voice’s popular track. 

It is a notable year for both Ebony Steelband and Richards. The music organization sat out the 2025 Panorama in protest, after they were initially declared winners in the 2024 competition, but shortly after alternate results were publicized and the title instead given to Mangrove Steel Orchestra. This is the twenty-fifth title for Ebony in the national Panorama competition. For Ojay Richards it is his first time arranging in the UK National Panorama, and topping that, bringing the title to Ebony; it is also his first major Panorama title. Ebony’s previous arranger for several years was Duvone Stewart. Coming in second was the 2025 winner Mangrove Steelband, while there was a tie for third place.

The earlier bout of rain and the sometimes chilly evening air did not put a damper on the spirits of steelband music lovers who turned out in their customary droves for the annual UK Panorama steelband competition held at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park. Southside Harmonics took the stage in fifth position, closing off the competition when they played their final notes at 11:15 p.m. local time. Results were announced within thirty minutes by 11:45 p.m. on Saturday August 29.

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