New THA Pan Champ is NGC Steel Xplosion
There is a new THA Pan Champ in NGC Steel Xplosion.
The band from Carnbee scored 283 points to top the Large Band category with the Arddin Herbert arrangement of Slinger Francisco’s “Du Du Yemi”. Last year’s winner, Petrotrin Katzenjammers came in second with 282 points with the Winsford Devine composition, ”Say Say”.
Also in winner’s row is Our Boys with 268 points. The Small Conventional Band performed Lead Pipe & Saddis’ “Ah Feeling” arranged by Anslem Campbell.
Taking the Single Pan Title was Metro Stars with 275 points. Their selection was “Show Time” composed by Alvin Daniell and Edwin Pouchet, arranged by Steve Jack.
The THA Pan Champs took place at the Shaw Park Cultural Complex Outdoors, Scarborough, last evening. Three panels of adjudicators officiated.
Results are as follows:
SINGLE PAN BANDS
1. | Metro Stars | Showtime | 275 |
2. | New Vision | Ben Lion | 274 |
3. | Hope Pan Groovers | Nah Do Dat | 265 |
4. | Pan Fanatics | Hooked | 264 |
5. | Get Down On It | No No We Aint Going Home | 249 |
SMALL BANDS
1. | Our Boys | Ah Feeling | 268 |
2. | C&B Crown Cordaans | Mr.Fete | 267 |
3. | Tobago Pan-thers | Caribbean Connection | 263 |
4. | Central Symphony | Doh Back Back | 259 |
5. | Dem Boys | Toco Band | 255 |
6. | Uptown Fascinators | Sailing | 247 |
7. | Steel Sensations | Mystery band | 245 |
LARGE BANDS
1. | NGC Steel Xplosion | Du Du Yemi | 283 |
2. | Petrotrin Katzenjammers | Say Say | 282 |
3. | NLCB Buccooneers | Rainorama | 280 |
4. | RBC Redemption Sound Setters | Pan on the Road | 272 |
5. | Carib Dixieland | Tourist Leggo | 264 |
6. | West Side Symphony | Ben Lion | 248 |