Exodus, Renegades, or a Dark Horse — The Panorama Puzzle Unfolds for Carnival 2026

Carnival would never feel complete without Panorama. While the Single Pan, Small, and Medium Conventional bands all contribute to the excitement of the season, it's the Large Conventional Steelband Finals that truly capture the nation's attention.

This is the night we live for. When the sun sets and fiery musical arrangements ignite the pans, the Savannah transforms into a battlefield of brilliance. A champion will rise. Will reigning champions Will Exodus defend their crown? Will Duvonne Stewart lead the Renegades back to glory? Or will an unexpected contender shake up the order?

Let the bands play. Let the adrenaline surge through the players. Let the arrangers unleash their most daring ideas. Tonight, innovation meets tradition, passion meets precision, and the best of the best will claim the title.

A new—or repeat—champion is coming. We’re ready. Enjoy the show and watch as the top performers emerge.

Fans of our national instrument know that tonight is the Big Night for steelbands—and the world will be watching. Tune in via the radio feed or PPV to experience every note, every moment, every burst of steelband brilliance. We’ll have the radio broadcast linked right here in this post.

• Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah
• Scheduled Start Time: 7:00 PM

Order of Performance for the National Large Conventional Band

Band/Song/Singer/Arranger

1. First Citizens Supernovas—Rum & Coca Cola—Kes—Amrit Samaroo
2. Massy Trinidad All Stars—The Will—Scrunter—Dr. Leon "Smooth" Edwards
3. Bp Renegades—The Lizard—Mighty Sparrow—Duvonne Stewart
4. Proman Starlift—Last Train—Mical Teja—Dante Pantin
5. Nutrien Silver Stars—Respectfully—Yours Full Blown—Ojay Richards
6. Phase II Pan Groove—Trouble—Freetown Collective—Dr. Len "Boogsie" Sharpe
7. T&TEC Tropical Angel Harps—Last Train—Mical Teja—Clarence Morris
8. Desperadoes—We Calypso—Karene Asche x Mical Teja—Carlton "Zanda" Alexander
9. Republic Bank Exodus—Cyah Behave—Voice—Terrance "BJ" Marcelle
10. Katzenjammers —Too Young To Soca—Machel Montano—Kersh Ramsey 
11. Skiffle—Cyah Behave—Voice—Andre White

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: National Panorama Finals

Category: Large Conventional Bands

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

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Junior Parade of the Bands Takes Over Carnival City: Carnival 2026

The Junior Parade of the Bands takes over Carnival City, Queen’s Park Savannah, on February 14th at 8:00 AM, as our little masqueraders bring color, creativity, and joy to the stage. From tiny costumes to big smiles, this event is where the next generation of Carnival lovers shines.

Carnival lives in their footsteps, their laughter, and their fearless imagination. The future of the culture is already on display.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: Junior Parade of the Bands

Streaming Service: WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM 

Where: Grand Stand, Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Soca/Masquerade Bands 🎶

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WACK 90.1FM Back Online and Broadcasting Live from Flava Village

WACK Visual Radio is back on YouTube, and the community is genuinely glad to see them return. After a brief misunderstanding surrounding the broadcast of our stickfighting culture, it’s good to have clarity restored and the platform active again.

Today they’re live from Flava Village for the Machel Montano Live Show, and the timing couldn’t be better. Culture, music, and community are precisely where WACK should be.

Let us continue to uplift and celebrate the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.

Our mission is to promote Caribbean music, musicians, and music producers—honoring the rich sounds, stories, and creativity that shape our region. Your support helps us share this cultural legacy with a wider audience, inspiring connection, pride, and artistic growth. As always, we encourage everyone to purchase music legally. Please avoid sharing promotional tracks, as unauthorized distribution takes essential revenue away from the songwriters, producers, and artists who bring this music to life. 

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Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: Machel Live At Flava Village

Streamed Live by WACK Visual Radio 90.1FM 

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Soca 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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Road March War 2026: Bunji Garlin vs Voice vs Machel Montano

Cry me a river, but when we talk about the Road March competition, we are talking about carnival's endgame... de ting done, pardna! Like it or not, the Road March has always been the final showdown of Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival—the moment when the nation’s collective heartbeat decides which song truly ruled the road. It’s the one competition traditionally labeled the “people’s choice.” Yet, recently, many have questioned whether that title still holds weight. Increasingly, the sentiment is that the Road March has shifted from a road result to a stage result, with performances at major judging points overshadowing the organic, spontaneous power of what the people actually play and love.

Still, the culture moves, and we move with it. Let's get real now, and we do believe that the system will lean toward stage plays, and that means strategic promotion, visibility, and strategic presence become just as important as raw popularity. With that in mind, three songs stand out as the true contenders for Road March 2026—each with its narrative, momentum, and potential to dominate the road.

1. Voice—"Cyah Behave Mehself"

This is my personal pick; there is something special about this song. Voice delivered a track that feels joyful, infectious, and tailor‑made for masqueraders who want to free up and revel. The only concern is promotion. The song is strong, but it doesn’t feel like Voice is pushing it on radio or across platforms with the intensity that Road March season demands. If this tune had the same promotional firepower as its competitors, it could easily be the front‑runner. Still, its emotional pull and Carnival spirit make it a real contender.

2. Machel Montano—"Encore"

Say what you want about Machel—the man understands the Road March game better than anyone alive. “Encore” is not just a song; it’s a campaign, and that campaign is loaded with Carnival energy. He’s promoting it actively, strategically, and consistently. That alone gives him an edge. Machel knows how to position a track so that it becomes unavoidable during Carnival week, and that level of mastery can’t be underestimated. If the Road March has indeed become a “stage march,” then Machel is playing the stage like a seasoned general.

3. Bunji Garlin—"Still A Road Man"

Bunji has openly said he’s not competing for Road March this year, but that hasn’t stopped the streets from gravitating toward one of the most compelling releases of the season. “Still A Road Man” carries the grit, swagger, and chant‑ready energy that naturally fits the road. Whether he registered the song or not, plays count, and if the people decide the tune is the anthem they want, it could still rise to the top. Bunji has a way of winning without trying—and that unpredictability makes him a real factor.

So, who wins?

One of these three songs will take the title. The beauty—and the frustration—of Road March is that we won’t know until the trucks roll, the DJs choose, and the masqueraders respond. Carnival 2026 hits the road next week, and the plays will tell the story.

Whether it’s Bunji’s non‑entrant but wildly popular song, Voice’s feel‑good anthem, or Machel’s strategic precision, the result will reflect not just the music but the evolving nature of the competition itself. In other words, the winner won’t be the one with the “best” song. The winner will be the one who best aligns with the competition's values, trends, and expectations.

Let's put it like this:

"The result will tell us something about how the Road March competition is changing."

Here is the list of the officially registered songs for the Road March Competition 2026

1. Aaron St. Louis—Voice—Cyah Behave
2. Ian Alvarez (Bunji Garlin)—Still A Road Man
3. Janelle Alicia De Leon—J Angel—Leggo
4. Kenson Neptune - Ninja—Pensioner's Anthem
5. Kory Hart & Kevon Hart—Full Blown—Respectfully Yours
6. Kwesie Paul—Shottalinkz—Beating Road
7. Kwesie Paul—Shottalinkz—Drinker
8. Leonce Taylor—Ready Up
9. Leslie Ann St. Clermont—Sofi Saint—Power Mode
10. Lincoln Douglas—D'Anger D—Stage Is Mine
11. Machel Montano—MM—Encore 
12. Machel Montano & Paris Coutain—Move Out D Way
13. Marcus Braveboy—Braveboy—Love On D Road
14. Mical Teja & Paris Coutain—Capital
15. Nesta Boxill—Sekon Sta—Euphoria
16. Paris Coutain—Nil—Move Out D Way
17. Paul Lalla—Rack3Six—Lunatic
18. Sandra Paisy Emmanuel—Queen Steam—2 Ah Dem
19. Steve Gobert—Chovel—Bigger Gadder

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Competition: Road March 2026

Voice—Cyah Behave Mehself

Machel Montano—Encore

Bunji Garlin—Still A Road Man

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Road March Bacchanal 🎶

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A Sweet Dose of Nostalgia: Freetown’s ‘Calypso’ Shines This Season

If you’re already having a feel‑good Carnival season, this song will lift your spirit even higher. With so many tracks currently dominating conversations, it's easy to become engrossed in the frenzy. “Respectfully Yours” is ruling the fetes, and “Cyah Behave Meself” is sending fetters into pure madness—but there’s one song that reaches back into the heart of the culture and wraps listeners in the sweet nostalgia of Carnivals gone by.

That song is “Calypso” by Freetown Collective.

Led by the incomparable Muhammad Muwakil, whose voice carries a tone and texture unlike anyone else in the region, Freetown delivers a reminder of why this music matters. “Calypso” isn’t just a track—it’s a feeling, a memory, a celebration of who we are and where we come from.

We celebrate the song, the message, and the unmistakable vibe this group continues to bring to the culture.

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Calypso 

Artist/Performed by Freetown Collective:

Muhammad Muwakil

Lou Lyons

Malene Joseph

Tishanna Williams

Shanna Joseph

Jayron Remy

Written by: Muhammad Muwakil, Lou Lyons, Mevon Soodeen & Kitwana Israel 

Additional Background Vocals by: Muhammad Muwakil, Lou Lyons & Kitwana Israel 

Guitars by: Lou Lyons 

Bass by: Rodney Alexander

Brass Arrangement by: Kenny Phillips 

Live Brass Played by: Sax. Oral Rodriguez, Bone. David Jacob’s & Tpt. Roger Jaggassar

Produced, Mixed & Mastered by: AdvoKit Productions

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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Kaisorama Extempo and Freestyle Finals 2026: Pick Yuh Winners

The best Extempo and Freestyle Calypsonians will compete tonight to win their respective categories. Enjoy the show streamed live via TTT.

Extempo

The defending Extempo Monarch is Phillip Murray aka Black Sage

Akeem Chance aka Preedy 

Brian London 

Joseph La Placeliere aka Lingo 

Kedell Noray aka Dr Kno 

Myron Bruce aka Calypso Nite 

Nesta Boxill aka Sekon Sta 

Winston Peters Gypsy 

Winner and New Extempo Monarch is Brian London

Freestyle

The defending Freestyle Champion is Akeem Chance aka Preedy

Edson De Bourgh aka Medic 

Heaven Charles aka Snakey 

Jumaane Cox aka Juby 

Myron Bruce Calypso Nite 

Nesta Boxill aka Sekon Sta 

Rohan Richards aka Fireball  

Romano Ragoonathsingh aka Proverbialist 

Winner and Repeat Monarch is Akeem Chance aka Preedy

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: Kaisorama 2026 Finals

What: Extempore & Freestyle 

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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De Savannah Calling: Medium Bands Bring the Heat for Panorama 2026

02/10/2026

Addendum: Pan Elders are Medium Conventional Steelband Panorama Champions 2026! 

The National Panorama Finals for Medium Conventional Steelbands is set to take place at “De Savannah”—the iconic Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain.

Originally scheduled for Tobago, the event was relocated due to ferry transportation issues between Trinidad and the sister isle.

Now, the stage is set for an unforgettable night of sweet steelband music. May the most captivating arrangements and the sweetest pans rise to the top.

Sound Specialists of Laventille—Soft Man—Duvonne Stewart

Curepe Scherzando—Jamtown—Sheldon Peters

Arima Angel Harps—Band From Space—Terrance "BJ" Marcelle

Dixieland—Raising Dust—Dante Pantin

Sangre Grande Cordettes—Mash Up—Clarence Morris

Pan Elders—Magician (I Command You)—Ojay Richards

Sforzata—This Party Is It—Arddin Herbert

Couiva Joylanders—Fire In The Back Seat—Stefon West

Pamberi—The Fog—Andre White

Steel Xplosion—We Can Make It If We Try—Kersh Ramsey

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Event: Medium Conventional Steelband Panorama Finals 

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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Trinbago Calypso Monarch Finals 2026: Congratulations to Rikki Jai

Don't you dare spoil my name, son, and with that, we extend congratulations to Samraj Jaimungal, aka Rikki Jai, on securing his place in the Calypso Monarch Finals for Trinidad and Tobago's 2026 competition. We wish him every success as he prepares for the big stage.

Today, we begin sharing individual features on each of the finalists. As always, we will not critique the songs or the results. The judges' decisions are final, but we can still honor the artistry, effort, and cultural contribution of every calypsonian who stepped forward this season. Not everyone can advance to the finals, yet every calypso and every performer adds to the richness of the artform.

As we look ahead to Dimanche Gras night, we salute the incredible talent rising to the stage for the Calypso Monarch Finals of Trinidad and Tobago. Each finalist has earned their spot through powerful storytelling, sharp social commentary, and the true spirit of Kaiso.

The reigning 2025 Monarch is waiting to defend his crown—and no one knows what Helon Francis has in store. He has not yet released his 2026 contribution, adding even more anticipation to the showdown.

As the nation gears up for the grand finale, we celebrate every artist who keeps the culture alive, vibrant, and evolving. The journey to the crown is never easy—and making it to the finals is a triumph in itself.

Respect to all the finalists, and best of luck on the big night.

Kaiso, Kaiso? Yes, Kaiso! Calypso to the world!

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Doh Spoil Meh Name 

Artist/Performed by: Rikki Jai 

Written by: Barnet Henry and Rikkijai

Produced, Mix and Mastered by: Hector “Mr. Legz” Thomas

BG Vocals: Natalie York

Guitars: Ajamu

Trumpet: Kenny John

Trombone: Wayne Brathwaite

Brass Recorded @ Hometown Studios, Brooklyn, NY.

Live Brass Engineered By: Carol Hodge

ISRC # QM-ZG9-17-00043

Executive producer: Rikkijai Entertainment Inc

(C)(P) COTT/Ascap 2026

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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Trinbago Calypso Monarch Finals 2026: Congratulations to Rivaldo London

Family relations can be complicated indeed and one can say, with surety, that in some cases, 'water is thicker than blood!' After you listen to the song, you will understand its meaning; with that said, we extend our congratulations to Rivaldo London for securing his place in the Calypso Monarch Finals for Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 competition. We wish him every success as he prepares for the big stage.

Today, we begin sharing individual features on each of the finalists. As always, we will not critique the songs or the results. The judges' decisions are final, but we can still honor the artistry, effort, and cultural contribution of every calypsonian who stepped forward this season. Not everyone can advance to the finals, yet every calypso and every performer adds to the richness of the artform.

As we look ahead to Dimanche Gras night, we salute the incredible talent rising to the stage for the Calypso Monarch Finals of Trinidad and Tobago. Each finalist has earned their spot through powerful storytelling, sharp social commentary, and the true spirit of Kaiso.

The reigning 2025 Monarch is waiting to defend his crown—and no one knows what Helon Francis has in store. He has not yet released his 2026 contribution, adding even more anticipation to the showdown.

As the nation gears up for the grand finale, we celebrate every artist who keeps the culture alive, vibrant, and evolving. The journey to the crown is never easy—and making it to the finals is a triumph in itself.

Respect to all the finalists, and best of luck on the big night.

Kaiso, Kaiso? Yes, Kaiso! Calypso to the world!

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Water Thicker 

Artist/Performed by: Rivaldo London 

Written by: Rivaldo London

Arranged by: Kenny Phillips and Rivaldo London

Keyboard—Emile Fortune

Guitars—Kenny Phillips

Bass—Master Rodney Alexander

Tpt- Charles Williams

Sax—Oral Rodriguez

Trombone—David Jacob 

Backgroun Vocals by: Tricia Hamilton

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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Trinbago Calypso Monarch Finals 2026: Congratulations to Yung Bredda

Let's see if the story of the messenger can take this very talented artist to the top. We extend congratulations to Akenathon Lewis, aka Yung Bredda, on securing his place in the Calypso Monarch Finals for Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 competition. We wish him every success as he prepares for the big stage.

Today, we begin sharing individual features on each of the finalists. As always, we will not critique the songs or the results. The judges' decisions are final, but we can still honor the artistry, effort, and cultural contribution of every calypsonian who stepped forward this season. Not everyone can advance to the finals, yet every calypso and every performer adds to the richness of the artform.

As we look ahead to Dimanche Gras night, we salute the incredible talent rising to the stage for the Calypso Monarch Finals of Trinidad and Tobago. Each finalist has earned their spot through powerful storytelling, sharp social commentary, and the true spirit of Kaiso.

The reigning 2025 Monarch is waiting to defend his crown—and no one knows what Helon Francis has in store. He has not yet released his 2026 contribution, adding even more anticipation to the showdown.

As the nation gears up for the grand finale, we celebrate every artist who keeps the culture alive, vibrant, and evolving. The journey to the crown is never easy—and making it to the finals is a triumph in itself.

Respect to all the finalists, and best of luck on the big night.

Kaiso, Kaiso? Yes, Kaiso! Calypso to the world!

Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: The Messenger

Artist/Performed by: Akenathon Lewis (Yung Bredda)

Written by: Leeanna Williams, Kellon “Melmin” Daniel and Ato Williams

Background Vocals: Akeita Pierre Williams

Guitars by: Kyle Peters

Bass by: Rodney Alexander

Live Drums: Sheldon Raymond “ Timbales Guy”

Saxophonist: Brandon Christopher

Trumpeter: John Wayne Thomas

Trombonist: Yohance Dickson

Mixed and Mastered by: Carl “Beaver” Henderson

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.

Genre: Calypso 🎶

Empowering Caribbean Creatives

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