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Debra Greaves
After two years of lack of power at Panorama, Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille will open the preliminary round of judging for medium groups in the Northern Region on January 27.
The band will perform in his garden, Quarry Road, Laventille, playing his chosen tune, the 1997 hit Barbara by Austin “SuperBlue” Lyons at 8pm.
The band recently celebrated 30 years of sponsorship from Courts. Won the Panorama title in 2007 and 2008 with Johnny by Collen Ella and Hooked by Destra Garcia, both arranged by the late Ken “Professor” Philmore. The members are looking forward to another win despite the intense competition, a media release said.
Group manager Richard Forteau and his team shared their deepest and most sincere gratitude to Unicomer (Trinidad) Ltd, and the decades of sponsorship provided by Courts, the release said. “We are proud to be supported by one of the largest retailers in the Caribbean that has served families for generations. We are happy to represent the courts in this international forum. They bring great value and we will bring great music to the pan!”
Unicomer (Trinidad) Ltd Public Relations Officer Shahad Q Ali expressed his support for the released panists.
“It is remarkable that after two years of non-competitive engagements, our eager players quickly mobilized to prepare, practice and perform. Their passion, their desire to preserve our cultural authenticity is something I can always applaud,” said Ali.
If successful, the group will compete in the semi-finals at Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, on February 5. The final takes place on February 12 at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Tobago.
Entry is free for the group performance, after which the remaining groups to be judged are as follows:
2. Pan Demonium, 3 Norfolk St, Belmont
3. Valley Harps, Morne Coco Rd, Petit Valley
4. RESSCOTT Power Stars, 114 Western Main Rd, St James
