ANTIGUA CARNIVAL

Six bands vied for the coveted Panorama award at Carnival 2023. Founded in 1945 as the Housecoat Band, Caribbean Union Bank Hells Gate Steel Orchestra retained their title in the 2023 State Insurance Ltd Panorama competition, making that  four consecutive wins. Their song of choice, arranged by Khan Cordice, was Tian Winter’s ‘No Weapon’, which also featured an onstage appearance by the artist himself.

First runner-up The Original Steel Orchestra with their rendition of Claudette CP Peter’s ‘Nat U’ arranged by Derel Jarvis.

Second runner-up Panache Steel Orchestra with the Burning Flames ‘Benna Benna’, which was arranged by Malik Smith.