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St. Lucia Panorama 2026 Results - 9th Championship for Babonneau Steel Orchestra, Champion Arranger Allison Marquis

Babonneau Steel Orchestra’s champion arranger Allison Marquis, in white, wearing glasses - presented with trophy and check for his band   Castries, Saint Lucia, W.I. - Babonneau Steel Orchestra tasted triumph once again as they emerged 2026 National Panorama champions for a ninth time. Allison Marquis, the band’s resident champion arranger brought out the best for the night in the judges’ opinion with his vision and the steel orchestra’s performance of the favored classic Hilary {Riding West}…

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Live Now - Saint Lucia National Panorama 2026 - Live Stream

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Quick Chart - St Lucia 2026 Panorama Order of Appearance - The Anatomy of Panorama

Bands - Tunes - Arrangers Saint Lucia, W.I. - There are five steel orchestras vying for the country’s 2026 National Panorama championship on Sunday July 12 in the annual steelband music competition, part of the carnival events calendar. Defending its title from position four is Pantime Steel Orchestra. This year, the entry of new band Dennery Steel Orchestra ups the number of competitors from four last year to five this time around. see more  

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Live Now - Steelpan Fusion Fest Northern Region Day 2 - Trinidad and Tobago

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The Great Robert Greenidge has transitioned

Global - With profound regrets When Steel Talks is sad to share news of the passing of the honorable, great and legendary panist Robert Greenidge on June 8, 2026. He was one of our organization’s biggest supporters from the very start. Robert is simply one of the greatest musicians to have ever touched the steelpan instrument. read more  

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Steelpan musician, Percussionist and Composer Andy Akiho releases ‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’ with Oregon Symphony

Global - The music works of steelpan musician, percussionist and composer Andy Akiho—‘Beneath Lighted Coffers’; ‘Concerto for Steel Pans & Orchestra’—performed live with the Oregon Symphony, are in the musical spotlight. The album of live recordings was released June 5, 2026. The Oregon Symphony is led by Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr. read more

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Hells Gate Steel Orchestra’s 2026 Panorama Launch - “Riddim Up: Carnival in Di Big Yard!”

Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - The whole Panyard comes alive when the Steel & Iron beat. Unleash the Music, the Vibes, the Riddim, and feel the Heat! The Caribbean Union Bank Hells Gate Steel Orchestra presents its 2026 Panorama Launch entitled “Riddim Up: Carnival in Di Big Yard!” on Saturday, May 30th, 7:00 p.m. at the Villa Primary School, Amy Byers Street Villa Area in Saint John’s. read more

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Diamond Steel is Back

The Voice St. Lucia News Official donation of steel pans to Diamond Steel Orchestra   Castries, Saint Lucia, W.I. - The Diamond Steel Orchestra is making a much needed come back onto the local steel pan scene and the St. Lucia carnival generally. The resurgence of the Marchand based band was handed another lifeline this week when Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative Philip J. Pierre officially donated steel pans to the organization. ....The new facility named The Gregory “Shining”…

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Dr. Dawn K. Batson to Be Honored at 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend

Miami, Florida, USA - Internationally-respected steelpan artist, educator, and cultural leader Dr. Dawn K. Batson, PhD, will be honored at the 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend, taking place February 26–March 1, 2026, across South Florida. .....Audiences will also enjoy performances by the FMU Alumni Steel Pan Ensemble and the FMU Jazz All-Stars, showcasing steelpan performing artists Leon Foster Thomas, Le’Roi Simmonds, Freddie Harris, III, along with Kirk Green, Doug Carter,…

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Thank you, PanOnTheNet, for creating this network and for sharing livestream Panorama coverage links. Canada was watching!

Special thanks to "When Steel Talks" for providing the links to all Panorama livestream channels.  🎵💗MISS ARLANNA LEWIS, founder of SteelPanCanada.com and DrumTimeCanada.com,sends her appreciation on behalf of the Musicians in Toronto. Thank you, PanOnTheNet.com for your efforts to reach an international audience. Greatest gratitude to CHEF JEX of Transcendmealprep.ca for having provided homemade, cooked meals,delivered to our doorstep this past year! From the kitchen to the panyard, all…

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