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Some will say it was a commanding 262-point victory, while others will say they slivered by, winning by just two points. It did not matter because Co-op Bank Commancheros claimed the top spot at this year’s Panorama, delivering a performance that blended precision, power, and cultural pride.
What was the true drama of the night? Rainbow City All Stars and Nexa New Dimension tied for second place, each scoring 260 points. Just behind, Angel Harps landed fourth with 259, proving how fiercely competitive the night was.
Apart from the drama of the score sheet, what truly stood out was the vibrant youth participation; the future looks bright for steelpan in Grenada. From fresh-faced pianists to emerging arrangers, the next generation showed up and shone brightly. The future of steelpan in Grenada isn’t just promising—it’s already playing.
While the festivities did not have the grand atmosphere that Panorama in Trinidad brings, it wasn’t just a contest. It was a showcase of Grenada’s steelpan brilliance—where every note told a story, and two points made all the difference!
Order of Appearance:
| Name of Band Blast Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra Nexa New Dimension Steel Orchestra IMA Grenada Rainbow City All-Stars Pan Ossia Steel Orchestra Republic Bank Angel Harps Gran Roy Pan Angels Co-op Bank Commancheros Steel Orchestra |
Name of Song/Sung By Heart of Carnival—V'ghn Heart of Carnival—V'ghn Christina—Ajamu Heart of Carnival—V'ghn Heart of Carnival—V'ghn Blessing—Blaka Dan Ling Ting Ting—Flying Turkey & Royalty |
The Results:
Commancheros—262 pts
Rainbow City All Stars—260 pts (Tie)
Nexa New Dimension—260 pts (Tie)
Angel Harps—259 pts
Blast River Road Pan Wizards—253 pts
Pan Ossia—244 pts
Grand Roy Pan Angels—232 pts
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Event: Grenada Spicemas Panorama 2025
Video Courtesy: I Am Living My Life
Origin: Grenada
Genre: Steelband Music ?
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