South Steelbands Cry Foul

Abstract

Michael 'Scobie' Joseph, Chairman of the South/Central region of Pan Trinbago is upset over the decision to exclude steelbands from the South from eligibility for prizes in a new pan competition which has a $100,000 first prize. Joseph also laments the buying and 'outright stealing' of players from smaller and poorer bands by those orchestras who were sponsored.