The first Panorama Preliminary was held in February 1963.

This year, 2012 will mark the 50th anniversary of the prelims.

There is only one person that performed at all preliminaries to date.

This will be his 50th appearance at a Panorama prelim.

Also, only (4) Steel Orchestras have partaked at all prelims to date.

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  • I do not have a copy but I read BrianHenry's copy some years ago, I had a book some years ago with points scored, judges where and when various events were held in carnivals in TnT loaned it and forgot who I loaned it to I got a copy from the author but forgot who he was Pan Trinbago never took any leads from that talked about creating an archive perhaps you should shoot the idea to them and they can look up to find out if there is more than one such person, I was refering to a couple in starlift but they have some real old stagers still active,

  • thats right there was a panorama in 1979 now to test your knowledge Ian where and when were they held , and how many bands took part, and how many were from the south

     

    • Eustace,

                   The only Panorama that I am aware of is the 1979 Prelims. Who sponsored the panorama you are talking about? 

  • yea Franklin not trying to bang you but how extensive was your search for people who never missed a panorama i met a couple some years ago from Starlift who were playing the same pans since 1956 and they did not miss a panorama, i don't know if they still active, that claim may need a very comprehensive search

    • Sweet Eustace,

                             Mr. Percival Pitt a bass pannist from Starlift was neck and neck but he stopped

      playing 3 years ago. Do you have a copy of my book? I did not do much research; 98% of the contents in my book are etched into my memory. I can also name 100% of all the Calypso Monarchs from 1939 to 2011 and all the Roadmarch winners from 1960 to 2011. Kings and Queens I am at a loss, but I know the male and female who won the most. I have also penned (3) other books: "Crossword Puzzles of Trinidad & Tobago,"                    "Some Multiplications Made Easy," and "Trinbagu is our Soduku." I gave copies to our President Mr. Maxwell, and also our Prime Minister Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bessessor." I did receive confirmation from the President, but not the Prime Minister.  Did you know that the late Dr. Eric Williams is a descendent of the Boissiere family. (lol)

  •  I believe that in 1979 there was the Prelim and the Panorama was called off after that . Ian I need you to confirm or correct what I have stated here . Thanks .

    • Exactly Steve and that is why there is one more Panorama Preliminaries than Finals.

  • ......In 1979, there was no Panorama.....so 2013 will be 50 times...

  • Hello folks Item #81 on page 56  identifies the players and # 85 the Bands. FOLKS get a copy quick.

    Like any publication, there is the latest information to be added. Lots of folks are learning. That is what this medium  is all about.

  • Greetings, FOLKS do not fight small issues, the CONCEPT is a great idea , whether it is the 50th Panorama performance or the 49th Anniversary of the event. Thanks to IAN for educating John Public. I THINK ALL PAN ENTHUSIAST should acquire a copy of  400  Questions  & Answers ON PAN.

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