So which 10 of the 15 LARGE STEELBANDS are going to make the FINALS?

Randi Curvan January 21, 2018 at 3:19pm

I think a top 12 should be the rule of thumb. That's the semis. For the finals it should be whittled down to 7 max that will guaranty an early finish. I'd go so far as to add that at least 1 south band and 1 Tobago band should be included. It may raise the competition in Tobago especially for Katzenjammers or Bucooneers to move up to Large band category because they're capable. But alas that might be too radical.

Essentially Atu January 16, 2018 at 8:46pm

Add Invaders and that's your top ten list.

Miguel Reyes January 16, 2018 at 10:59am

So it look like all of these picks are based on “ favoritism “

not arrangments, because I haven’t heard any of these bands tune of choice,

i know it’s all fun , but that is Pan Injustice,,, All bands should have their moment

Before we say who in and who out ... I want to hear them first, I love Pan to much

to deprive those bands of the moment ...or maybe this is how the judges pick too??

Favoritism ‘mmmm...

Claude Gonzales > Miguel Reyes January 16, 2018 at 11:21am

Miguel: Let us look at it from the other end of the spectrum!!! Suppose these were the 10 BANDS (below) that made the finals -- how many people do you think will show up for the PANORAMA FINALS?

FAVORITISM is a FACT OF LIFE!!!

birdsong Steel Orchestra

Exodus Steel Orchestra
Fonclaire Steel Orchestra
Harmonites Steel Orchestra

Invaders Steel Orchestra
Redemption Sound Setters Steel Orchestra

Silver Stars Steel Orchestra

Skiffle

Starlift Steel Orchestra

Tropical Angel Harps Steel Orchestra
- Miguel Reyes > Claude Gonzales January 16, 2018 at 11:54am
  
  Favoritism is a fact that is true , in competitions , food. And people ,
  
  but it is generally after you get a taste of what is presented , as you asked,
  
  if these ten bands were picked , how many people will show up, well partner
  
  that is a different topic all together ( attendance and favoritism ) different things...
  
  panorama attendance goes like this “ a few hundred for pan yard judging then a few thousand
  
  for the pan on De greens north and grand stands pack and the greens with the party vibe happening
  
  and then final night with the true supporters... final night vibes were killed by , things that I can’t explain,,
  
  and I can say this because of the many years of either playing or a supporter on the side ...
  
  No body know how many people will attend, but if the bodies that control the thing , put out the adds
  
  to attract a crowd then people will come out but if they leave it up to hear say then final night will only see true supporters of Pan ..
  
  And that number is unknown ?
  - Cecil hinkson > Miguel Reyes January 16, 2018 at 3:06pm
    
    Bands are chosen by arranger and popularity which is seldom wrong, we could call it whatever we want.