Some bands just seem to creep up on me. This is a new band for the road and I was happy to attend their band launch. But their band manager is by no means…
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Karnival Mania Band Launch: Evolve
This is Karnival Mania’s third year on the road for Notting Hill carnival. It is headed by two well known personalities of the London Soca Community. Vinny Ranks, owner of the internet based Radio…
Tropical Fusion Mas Band Launch
Tropical Fusion Mas Band I knew very little about. So I did my usual and spoke to the band leader Dwayne Charles. This is the second year for this band on the road for…
UCOM Carnival and Associates Band Launch!
The band launch season for Notting Hill Carnival 2017 begins early with the launch of United Colours of Mas’ (UCOM) designs and this is one band launch I always make every effort to attend…
Urban Touch Carnival Group: Inspiring and empowering future generations.
I love it when a mas band creates costumes but also empowers and gives back to the community. When I got contacted about this band, I knew I had to cover them. Introducing Urban Touch Carnival Group.…
Cocoyea Mas Band: A band caring for the community!
For my fifth carnival band launch of this bank holiday I head to the Tabernacle for the Cocoyea Mas band launch. Cocoyea was one of my ‘had to go to’ soca fetes years ago. I…
Chocolate Nation Launch: Titan of Notting Hill Carnival!!
I’m beginning to sound like a broken record but Chocolate Nation’s band launch? I enjoyed this band launch too! I’ve played with Chocolate Nation Mas many times and for me, Chocolate Nation was not…
Bajan Revellers Mas Band: Celebrating 50!
It’s my last day at my job today before I start my new role next week and I stay late to tie all loose ends. I am running very late for everything and miss…
Caribbean Sessions Mas Band: Firm roots, many branches.
At Carnival Expo, I first found out about Caribbean Sessions as a mas band. They hosted a stall with a vibrant costume displayed on a mannequin on the Saturday. Naturally, I was curious and wanted…
Trini Posse UK: Bringing People Together!
TriniPosseUK Mas Band I have heard of. However, I can’t say I am very familiar with them. There are three things I have assumed about this band. One, that they are heavily influenced by…
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