.
After losing their six-year winning streak to Pantime Steel Orchestra in 2025, Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra recaptured their title in the Republic Bank Panorama Competition. The event which forms part of the Lucian Carnival National calendar of events occurred on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the Sab, in Vigie, Castries.
The winning rendition, ‘Hilary’ by Rootsy was coincidentally performed by Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra and Pantime Steel Orchestra. The judge’s decision revealed the performance arranged by Allison Marquis Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra accrued 247.5 points.
.
The results of 2026 Republic Bank Panorama competition are as follows:
Rank
Steel Orchestra
Points
Rendition
Winner
Courts Babonneau Steel Orchestra
247.5
Hilary – Rootsy
1st Runner- Up
Pantime Steel Orchestra
244
Hilary – Rootsy
2nd Runner- Up
Pantastic Muzik Steel Orchestra
226
Boom Bye Bye – Messanger
3rd Runner- Up
LCCU Laborie Steel Pan
224
Cyah Believe It – Sly
The Solo category is back for a second year, this time around, Chazzi Desrivieres won the title with 433.5 points.
Sponsored | Article continues below ↓
The results are as follows:
Rank
Soloist
Points
Rendition
Winner
Chazzi Desrivieres
433.5
Lottery- Arthur
1st Runner- Up
Jessy Nurse
423
Different Energy – Kisha Kay
2nd Runner- Up
Omar Gabriel
416
Different Energy – Kisha Kay
3rd Runner – Up
Kannis Desrivieres
398
Feelings – Imran Nerdy
This year’s Panorama competition saw scores of pan enthusiasts including secondary school students who have taken a keen interest in the development of steel pan music in Saint Lucia. This follows the inaugural National Schools Panorama Competition.
.
The final competition under the Saint Lucia Carnival calendar, King and Queen of the Bands, will be held this evening Monday, July 13, at the Sab, Vigie. King and Queen of the Bands is a free event and features performances by leading Saint Lucian artists.
