By Gerald V. Paul
Wendy Jones and her Pan Alive will take part in Pan Alive after settling some differences.
An understanding has been reached between the steelbands and Ontario Steelpan Association (OSA) for this year’s Pan Alive and the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade.
The Camera was informed that at a specially convened meeting there was a revised contract, in terms of appearance fees – back to $1,700 – with more discussions to follow and all parties have agreed to co-operate.
“Pan Fantasy Steelband will be competing at the annual OSA Pan Alive competition being held at Lamport Stadium alongside nine other steelbands,” leader Wendy Jones said.
Recently, Jones had declared Pan Alive “dead”, citing significant differences with OSA over fees. Afro Pan steelband was also unhappy with the compensation.
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It's nice to see that all parties have worked out their differences so the Pan could really be Alive in TO. Good luck to all the bands in the competition and on the road.
Special "Big-up" to Pan Fantasy and Salah's Steelpan Academy as they represent Canada at the International Steelband Panorama in the Mecca. Please make a donation to these two bands as they try to offset the cost of their trip.
Thank you for cooperating to get this important pan event back on track. We will be there! Is Afropan also competing?
Will Pan Fantasy also be in the parade?