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Competition, Carnival 2026

National Panorama Large Band Finals 2026

  • Past event

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 (times TBC)

Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain

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Desperadoes Steel Orchestra's pan racks, under banners reading Different Me, at a night rehearsal on the Queen's Park Savannah before the 2016 Panorama finals

Image credit: Sandi claus, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

How it went

Republic Bank Exodus won the 2026 National Panorama Large Conventional Band final with 289 points, playing "Cyah Behave" (sung by Aaron "Voice" St Louis) in an arrangement by Terrence "BJ" Marcelle. It was their second title in a row. bp Renegades were one point behind on 288 with Slinger Francisco's "The Lizard", arranged by Duvone Stewart, and Nutrien Silver Stars third on 287 with "Respectfully Yours", arranged by Ojay Richards.

Results

  1. 1st: Republic Bank Exodus, "Cyah Behave", arranged by Terrence "BJ" Marcelle (289 points)
  2. 2nd: bp Renegades, "The Lizard", arranged by Duvone Stewart (288 points)
  3. 3rd: Nutrien Silver Stars, "Respectfully Yours", arranged by Ojay Richards (287 points)

What happened

The National Panorama large band final took place on Saturday 14 February 2026 at the Queen's Park Savannah, two days before Carnival Monday. It was a tight finish: just two points separated the top three.

Republic Bank Exodus defended their title with "Cyah Behave", the Voice tune, arranged by Terrence "BJ" Marcelle, scoring 289 points. bp Renegades finished one point behind with "The Lizard", a Mighty Sparrow composition arranged by Duvone Stewart, and Nutrien Silver Stars were third on 287 with "Respectfully Yours".

Why it matters

Panorama is the biggest stage in the steelband year. Bands spend weeks in their panyards learning a single arrangement, and the final at the Savannah draws crowds to both the Grand Stand and the famously lively North Stand.

Looking ahead

Panorama is traditionally held on the Saturday before Carnival, which in 2027 is 6 February. Pan Trinbago will confirm the 2027 schedule.

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Sources

  1. Trinidad Guardian: Exodus wins Panorama large band title again
  2. TTT: Panorama 2026, Republic Bank Exodus retains Large Band title

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