Babb, JohnThe University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago2015-09-212015-09-211-Feb-73Babb, John. "Panmen End Consultation With Hope For Movement." Trinidad Guardian. 1 Feb. 1973: 1+. Print.https://hdl.handle.net/2139/40426Steelbandsmen, representing bands throughout Trinidad and Tobago, were pleased with the National Consultation and had new hope for the progressive development of the country's unique art form. Panmen met with Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams and his Cabinet and Dr. Williams set a date for the Tripartite Committee on Sponsorship, to discuss the issue of sponsorship for steelbands. Reports of three committees, music training, employment opportunities and standardization were accepted at the Consultation.©Trinidad Guardian Newspapers. This material is protected under Copyright Act of Trinidad and Tobago. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research.Steel bands (Music) -- Administration -- Trinidad and TobagoCorporate sponsorship -- Trinidad and TobagoSteel band music -- Trinidad and TobagoSteel drum (Musical instrument) -- Standards