Pan Trinbago is a cultural organization which was incorporated by
Act of Parliament, 5 of 1986. It formerly operated and was
registered as a Union representing the interest of steelpan players.
The general membership of the steelband Movement decided that it
would better serve their interests in the development and promotion
of the steelband, to become incorporated by an Act of Parliament
in Trinidad and Tobago, the birth place of the steelband and
the main centre for the propagation of this art form.
Telephone: 1 (868) 623 4486; 1 (868) 623 6831; 1 (868) 627 5683.
Office is open Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m., (Eastern Time
GMT -05:00).
In emergencies contact the office manager at 1 (868) 757 0721.
Fax: 1 (868) 625 6715
Address: Suite 1D, Victoria Suites
Victoria Square North, Port of Spain
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 910 Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago, WI
New South Wales Schools Steel Band Association
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Australia
SWISS PAN NEWS
Association and
Newsletter for steelbands in Switzerland, founded 1983.
Amount of members: approx. 120 steelbands (approx. 90 % of all
steelbands in Switzerland) and circa 1,600 members
Danish Pan Association - Denmark
Dansk Steelband- og Olietøndeforening (DSOF)
At present the Association is not functioning, the interim body is
headed by Mr. Andy Chichester, Mr. David Edwards and one
representative from the various steel orchestras.
Pan Pioneers Production - Grenada
This body organizes workshops and coordinates projects to document
and preserve the information on steel orchestras in Grenada.
Our vision is to promote Pan (henceforth called Steel Pan) in its
art form as a cultural instrument to enhance the expression of this
unique instrument born in Trinidad and Tobago and the only acoustic
instrument created in the 20th Century.
Provide an enriched environment for technical research and
development of the art form.
To create opportunities for artistic and innovative growth
President: Michael G. Kernahan
Advisor to the President: Dr. Dawn Batson
Vice Pres: Carlyle Shaw
Treasurer: Arlene Batson-George
Secretary/ Chairperson: Myrna Kernahan
Trustee: Andrew Bannatyne
The Northern Chapter (based in Orlando)
Members:
Junior Pouchet
George "Jammer" Mascal
Leo James
Kelvin Hart
Leroy De Gazon
The ISPA is a non-profit in the state of
Indiana dedicated to organize, serve, promote and fight for the pan
community in the state and to further the steelband movement in
general. There are over twenty steelbands and countless pan players
in the state, and we not only want to increase this number, but help
to grow and develop these programs as much as possible. Beyond
serving the pan community, our dedication to the steelband movement
is served through hosting performances, festivals, presentations,
educational events, etcetera, to promote the history and culture of
the steel pan to the general public.
In
Antigua & Barbuda, Harmonites Steel Orchestra have been Panorama
champions (8) eight times. Other bands which have captured
this coveted title include: Halcyon Steel Orchestra - (9) nine times; Supa Stars, Ebonites
and Brute Force (the first recorded steel orchestra) - (1) once
each; Rising Sun and Gemonites - twice each, and; nine-time Panorama
champs Hells Gate, also the country’s oldest
steel orchestra.
The
British Association of Steelbands (BAS) was established in December
1995 to represent steelbands and to further the musical, artistic,
educational and social aspects of this art. An elected voluntary
Management Committee made up of Band representatives and individuals
runs the Association. Membership is open to all steelbands and
interested individuals.
President: Antonius “Nikki” Calderon
Vice President: Lucius Alexander
Treasurer: Jacky Charles
Assistant Treasurer: Gene Neptune
PRO: Philip Sydney
Assistant PRO: Sydwina Alexander
Secretary: Danna Dolor
Assistant Secretary: Tanzia Toussaint
Trustees: Agosta Degazon & Kerwin Charlemagne
The only Registered Steel Pan Organization in Canada is the Ontario
Steel Pan Association. Our association represents
all the major bands in Ontario and Quebec. Our organization is
a not-for-profit corporation registered with the Provincial
Government of Ontario.
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