BAND LAUNCH: Harts Carnival Launches for Trinidad Carnival 2017

Harts Carnival kicked off the carnival season with their band launch on July 2. And what a launch it was, we have new color schemes, gems, frontline pieces and inspiring section leader costumes. Take a look at their 2017 presentation here. Registration details and contact information can be found here. What do you think ? […]

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BAND LAUNCH: Xhosa Barbados Launches for Crop Over 2016

Xhosa Barbados launched their “Road to Redemption” theme on May 15th in Barbados. And based on the feedback from their clientele, they brought it! The band launch itself was a cooler fete and people had a good time. It definitely set the mood for the band launch. Their theme has african influences as you can […]

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BAND LAUNCH: Carnival Nationz Launches for Caribana 2016

Carnivalists! The time we were all waiting for FINALLY happened last night, April 30, when team Carnival Nationz finally put us out of our misery. We were concerned with the lack of “wow” factor all the other bands had this year for Caribana. Carnival Nationz WOWED us with their “Nest” theme. We love so many […]

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BAND LAUNCH: Summer Crew launches for Spice Mas 2016

Here at  Global Carnivalist we’ve been waiting for Summer Crew to launch their 2016 presentation for Spice Mas 2016 — Better known as Grenada Carnival. Grenada Carnival is easily one of the most pumping Carnivals taking place in the Caribbean but is still a secret to the masses. Summer Crew has brought the heat for […]

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COSTUMES: Island People Mas for Trinidad 2016

The last big band launched August 22 for the season. Island People Mas celebrated 25 years of success this year. For 2016 they presented us with Pantheon — The Guardians. I personally love Guardian of Love — which is your favorite? And will you play with Island People this year. They have top notch vibes during […]

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COSTUMES: Fantasy Carnival for Trinidad 2016

Carnivalists, Fantasy Carnival launched last night (July 24) in Trinidad and let me just say, their costumes are gorgeous. Fantasy is a popular band in Trinidad known for their gems and overflowing feathers. They’re also not as difficult to register for, unlike some of the more exclusive bands.  What do you think? Would you play with […]

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