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Welcome to my Notting Hill Carnival Steel Pan Page.

PANORAMA 2009

Panorama was played for the third time in Hyde Park, the weather was fine. Ebony steel band won and Mangrove was second.

Here are my Panorama photos for 2009.

PANORAMA 2008

Panorama was played for the second time in Hyde Park, it seems to be a great setting.

Here are my Panorama photos for 2008.

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PANORAMA 2005

Panorama was a success with several thousand people present to hear some stunning arrangements on a warm August evening. Ebony won, yet again demonstrating their brilliance and and superb professionalism.

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Jouvert 2005.

Jouvert was livelier this year with lots of people throwing mud and talc and loving every minute of the fun. Three bands took to the grove with Ebony out front, followed by London All Stars and the Metronomes.

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PANORAMA 2004

Panorama was a success with several thousand people present to hear some stunning arrangements. Ebony failed to win, leaving the glory to Mangrove. It is important that a high level of competetiveness exists amongst the bands. Where were the Metronomes?
For next Panorama it is possible that a major venue will be found, from which the bands will enjoy a better coverage of the event.
I used a slow speed film for the shoot which gave a higher recording of movement on the film. I make no apologies for the file sizes as I have several reasons for putting them up as such.
There was just a handfull of bands that played and as tradition has it Nostalgia strolled across the set to begin the event. In order of appearance; Croydon Steel Orchestra, Ebony, Real Steel, Southside Harmonics, Mangrove, Glissando.

Here are a selection of my Panorama photos for 2004.

Jouvert 2004.

Jouvert made its debut at Carnival and was an eye opener for the future when more bands will participate. Three bands took to the grove with Ebony out front, followed by London All Stars and Stardust.

From Carnival Parade 2004.

Steel pan in the park, or at Panorama is a real experience. In the park you have a small band to set your feet tapping but at Panorama they hit the skies with a fierce mega pan fury.
Panorama kick starts carnival and if you miss it you do not get a second shot, it is without question a mega experience, with many players coming together to play just one arrangement.

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The Panorama photos below are from 2003.

In order of appearance: Nostalgia, PanNectar, Southside Harmonics, Croydon Steel, Glissando, Mangrove, Real Steel, North Stars, Metronomes, Ebony and Stardust.

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Steel Pan returned to Trafalgar Square on Sunday the 01 08 04. In hot sunshine to the sounds of seven steel bands the square shimmered, whilst the people danced and chidren played in the fountains. The bands played throughout the afternoon, a celebration of sweet pan music.