Fans of steelpan music were thanked for their continued support as it contributed to the improved financial standing of the artform. Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore expressed her gratitude when she addressed patrons at the launch of Panorama 2024 at the Exodus Panyard, Tunapuna, on Sunday night.
Ramsey-Moore said that 2023 was a successful year for Panorama which she attributed to the support of the public.
“As you know Pan Trinbago in terms of our rebranding, in terms of that acceptance once more by society, we had to do a lot of work. One of the things you were able to help us achieve was the increase in revenue through our festivals and for that, you too would have played a role in assisting us in lifting ourselves up where we have moved from a place of technical insolvency to a place of solvency at this time,” she said.
Ramsey-Moore said 147 bands are expected to take part in Panorama starting with the launch of the single bands category in Tobago.
Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Randall Mitchell said the Government will continue to support the growth and development of the artform.
Referring to the allocation of $2 million to assist unsponsored bands, Mitchell said there are still opportunities for bands with limited means “to ensure that the pan players and of course the bands get some assistance in setting aside the expenses that they incur through the Panorama season and the Carnival season”.
He said just under $5 million in remittances for players had been set aside by the Government to push the development of steelpan music.
Mitchell said he anticipated an exciting competition and Carnival season. Read More
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