http://panonthenet.com Global news about the steelpan instrument, steelbands, music and more. en-us © 2005 Global Steelpan Music News, When Steel Talks. Fri, 18 Nov 2005 11:01:05 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/articles/ny/2005_panorama/2005-NYPics.htm The New York steel band juggernaut and legendary arranger ran away from the competition with a convincing win. Pantonic Steel Orchestra regained the throne with a score of 455 points. D'Radoes Steel orchestra, who also has Clive Bradley as its arranger scored 446 points to claim second place. Last year's champion, Pan Sonatas came in third with a score of 443 points. Thu, 24 Nov 2005 11:18:05 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/articles/ny/2005_panorama/Jouvert2005-NYPics.htm New York - From Panorama Night to J'Ouvert morning steelbands reign supreme in the Big Apple. Thousands of steelbands folks and old Mas take to the streets to celebrate during the pre dawn hours. Check out New York J'Ouvert in pictures Thu, 24 Nov 2005 11:18:05 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/articles/uk/results.htm United Kingdom - On the 27th August 2005, Horniman’s Pleasance, Kensal Road, London was the venue for the annual national steelband musical battle. Eight steel orchestras with over 500 pan musicians who practiced for hundreds of hours played thousands of pan instruments on the night; all vying for the prestigious title of the Notting Hill, ‘Champions of Steel’. Wed, 07 Sep 2005 11:18:05 EST http://www.panonthenet.com/results/Antigua/2005-antiguaPics.htm Antigua - Robin Margetson sometimes wears three hats in one of the premier steel orchestras in Antigua and Barbuda. To date this year the busy musician/professional has fulfilled duties as arranger, vice-captain and one of two musical directors for Gemonites Steel Orchestra, the other being Patrick Johnson. With a complement of seventy-six musicians, Gemonites won Antigua's 2005 National Panorama competition which was held on July 28th. Thu, 07 Nov 2005 11:18:05 EST