Something different unfolded this year in the Junior Panorama calendar. Instead of the usual staggered schedule, both the Under‑19 and Under‑21 categories held their finals together on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain. The Schools' Panorama Finals are still scheduled for Monday, January 19, but the youth bands showcased their talents a day earlier.
This post highlights the Under‑21 Finals, where Invaders Youth Steel Orchestra delivered a standout performance of Edwin “Crazy” Ayoung’s classic “Band from Space” to claim the top spot. You can explore the music and judge the performances for yourself, as we list the full results for the category below.
Youth Panorama continues to evolve, and this year’s shift in scheduling gave the Under‑19 and Under‑21 players their spotlight—a well‑deserved moment for the next generation of pan excellence.
National Junior Panorama Final 2026 Results:
1st—Shell Invaders Youth Steel Orchestra—Band from Space—Edwin "Crazy" Ayoung—291 Points
2nd—BP Renegades Youth Steel Orchestra—Jamtown—Coutain x Tano—290
3rd—Supernova Youth Steel Orchestra—Jamtown—Coutain x Tano—280
3rd—Tropical Angel Harps Youth Steel Orchestra—This Melody Sweet—Timothy Watkins—280
5th—Trinidad All Stars Youth Steel Orchestra—Ah Feeling To Party—Black Stalin—277
6th—Fonclaire Juniors—Jamtown—Coutain x Tano—275
7th—Desperadoes Youth Steel Orchestra—Too Own Way—Aaron "Voice" St. Louis—270
8th—Uptown Fascinators Youth Steel Orchestra—Kettle Pot—Yung Bredda—268
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Panorama 2026: National Junior Panorama Finals (NJPFU21)
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Steelband Music 🎶
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