They put their all into their performance, hoping to advance to the next round of competition. We are talking about the Small Conventional Steelbands Panoram Preliminary round of competition. We expect the list of bands that made it to the semi-final round of competition to be announced shortly. Today, we pause to honor the performances of all 44 bands who embodied the spirit of our national instrument in this year's (2026) competition.
All of the bands delivered exciting performances with the hope that the judging system will find favor with the musical arrangement and skills of the pan tuners and players alike. They brought the spirit of their neighborhood, exciting arrangements and community pride—reminding us why Panorama is more than a competition; it is a living expression of Trinidad & Tobago’s culture.
If you are a fan of culture or simply enjoy the captivating sound of steelpans and steelbands, you undoubtedly understand why you are enjoying the bands' performances and sharing this post with your social media peers.
- Steelband culture thrives when every participant is honored, not just the winners.
- Community pride: Each band represents neighborhoods, schools, and generations of pan players.
- Panorama heritage: This competition continues to showcase the creativity and resilience of our pan movement.
Listen, share and enjoy all the performances, and remember that whether they advance or not, every band has already contributed to the legacy of Panorama 2026. We salute their artistry, discipline, and joy.
Stay tuned to Kaiso Dial as we cover the Calypso and Steelband culture of Trinidad and Tobago. We will be posting all the steelband performances and news here on Kaiso Dial instead of Sokah2Soca.
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Competition: Preliminary Rounds SCBP2026
Bands Competing: 44
Governing Body: Pan Trinbago
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Competition Year: 2025 (Preliminary round December 2025)
Genre: Steelband Music 🎶
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