Originally posted on the blog Sokah2Soca (www.sokah2soca.com). We bring you only the best new music, while Island Vybe Radio rocks it live on the air!
It is November 17, 2025, and we are here to herald the launch of the National Panorama for Carnival 2025. Yes, it's that time of year again, marking the beginning of numerous events that contribute to what Trinidadians proudly refer to as "the greatest show on earth." Daily releases of Soca music take place and today marked the launch of the National Panorama Competition, a notable event for Carnival 2025, at Phase II Pan Groove Panyard, located at 15 Hamilton Street in Woodbrook, Trinidad. Both Pan Trinbago and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts have themed the 2025 competition, "Steelpan Fuh So, Unleash D' Power!"
Fans from all over the world were able to join in the celebration by streaming the launch event live on Facebook and YouTube via the WACK Radio 90.1/Streaming platform. Held at the Phase II Pan Groove Panyard in Woodbrook, the event featured electrifying performances by the reigning champions, Massy Trinidad All Stars and bp Renegades, as well as other top Steelband's like Phase II Pan Groove, San Juan East Side Symphony, Chord Masters, T&TEC New East Side Dimension, and Katzenjammers (newsday.co.tt).
As we gear up for the main event in 2025, the energy and passion displayed at the launch are a testament to the power and beauty of the steelpan. With the recognition of the steelpan as the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago and the recent acquisition of a Geographical Indicator (GI) for its manufacture, we can confidently declare that the pan is experiencing a surge in popularity. So, savor the launch and get in your lane, ready to proclaim that your band is the best band and let the best Steelband orchestra prevail for the year 2025.
Note for future Steelband Streaming Services:
Time after time, listeners to streaming carnival events have to deal with inferior audio quality. Now, while the WACK Radio 90.1 FM/Streaming service does a better job than many of the streaming platforms, capturing the beauty of the steelpan sound is a struggle for most. We believe anyone in this business can and should do more to capture the true steelpan sound, despite venue-specific technical limitations. Those who are in this business and claim to know best still need to improve audio setup and recording techniques to faithfully capture and convey the captivating essence of live steelpan performances.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Launch of Panorama 2025
Organized by: Pan Trinbago/Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts
Venue: Phase II Panyard, 15 Hamilton Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Steelpan
Streamed by: WACK Radio 90.1/Streaming Service
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