Antigua & Barbuda, W.I. - Steelband music lovers will have a showcase of their favorite steel orchestras in the twin-island country’s annual national Panorama on Saturday August 1, 2026. Eight bands take the stage and have a chance at becoming this
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Grenada, W.I. - Grenada’s Republic Bank Angel Harps’ music organization is ready for the upcoming Junior Panorama on Saturday, July 25th at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in St. George’s, says executive member David Seales.
....Two weeks later
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England, U.K. - Pantonic Steel Orchestra has launched an urgent campaign to secure a new permanent panyard, calling on supporters and the wider communi
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Boys from Michaelhouse School during a marimba performance
Johannesburg, South Africa - More than 2,300 young musicians from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Lesotho will converge on St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Johann
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From the Streets of Trinidad to the World Stage
England, U.K. - Next week, Trinidad and Tobago celebrates the 75th anniversary of the steelpan, a landmark that honours not only the evolution of a musical instrument but also the
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Babonneau Steel Orchestra’s champion arranger Allison Marquis, in white, wearing glasses - presented with trophy and check for his bandCastries, Saint Lucia, W.I. - Babonneau Steel Orchestra tasted triumph once again as they emerged 2026 National
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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 it
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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 sim
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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
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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 U
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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
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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 Flo
Read more…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, Pan
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - TTT Limited has apologised for the audio interruption that occurred during Helon Francis’ performance of Doh Forget on Sunday night at Dimanche Gras saying at no time did TTT purposefully cut the audio.
TTT said the disrupt
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - She received a standing ovation, and was one of twelve finalists who graced the stage under the lights of the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain. Terri Lyons, singing ‘Blessings,’ took home the title of 2026 National Ca
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Exodus Steel Orchestra and Terrance “BJ” Marcelle got the job done for two years in a row; this time it was with Voice’s popular ‘Cyah Behave.’ As title defenders, they bested ten fellow competitors on finals night for the
Read more…With the conclusion of Trinidad and Tobago Panorama season this weekend, Pan arranger Ojay Richardscan become an undiputed triple crown winner of all the three divisions (small, medium, and large) of the conventional competition. He has already won
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Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - The eleven large steel orchestras aiming for the pinnacle of success in competition on final night, Saturday February 14, drew for playing positions on February 10 overseen by event organizer Pan Trinbago. The competition i
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