As this weekend bring the last of the band launches, in a VERY long Band Launching season, with Legacy's launch on Saturday we are still awaiting the websites of Trini Revellers,Masquerade and Genesis all of which seem to be "offline" at the moment. At this point I have no idea how to find Genesis or Masquerade's mas camp to go in and take a look in lieu of waiting on photos on the website for a close view as there is no information out there.
I have to admit that with the incredibly long list of band launches coming one behind the next after Island People both my excitement and interest waned considerably for the subsequent band launches. Sorry to say , but I am going through a period of utter boredom when it comes to band launches hence the reason why Brian Mc Farlane's launch on Saturday morning was such a welcome departure from the same old routine that I had been experiencing since the first weekend in July.
In fact as Carnival is approaching in just about 4 months I feel a general waning of excitment overall. The two big bands have not only launched but are completely SOLD OUT and save for a few sections gone in Harts none of the other bands are even close to selling out despite what we have been reading about "sections going fast". The trend these days seems to be a mas camp lime or bus limes to generate public interest in flagging Carnival bands. However, to be quite honest, I think the die hard masqueraders are already registered in the popular bands of their choice and the ones who the bands are waiting on now are those who are still not sure what band they want to play with anyway... who predicts that we will have several of the numerous Carnival bands barely selling out a couple sections come February? There are simply TOO MANY bands at this point competing for the same number of straggling masqueraders with the same variations of costumes, two bands even have the identical headpiece in different colours!
Legacy, Brian Mc Farlane and Harts all have their devout masqueraders who will play with them regardless of what else is out there.
In addition many people overseas have expressed to me that the credit crunch and financial crisis is affecting them as well, and if not for having their ticket to Trinidad and costume already paid for they would not have bothered to make the trip for Carnival. I await to see how the fetes are affected by people visiting with less money to spend on the ever rising cost of parties.
Adding to the boredom factor is that I, along with several other masqueraders, have already checked the must have items off the list ,like footwear and makeup for instance ,though I am still working on complete Monday wear as I only have part of the ensemble. The problem I think is that the build up to Carnival started way too early this year, I am burnt out, by months and months of pre-band launching media and introduction launches followed swiftly by a series of non stop band launches all through July and August.. by September I did not want to go to any more, too tired!
So, to inject a shot of stimulation to the cooling Carnival fever this morning here is a little bit of a brain teaser for you: which Carnival Band touting the fact that they had a deadline to meet is rumoured to have not even made a deposit for paying their suppliers to start production on costumes?? And, on the flip side which Carnival Band has completed production for several sections ALREADY ??? I tell you, that is the difference between a newbie and a veteran in this business!!!
I have to admit that with the incredibly long list of band launches coming one behind the next after Island People both my excitement and interest waned considerably for the subsequent band launches. Sorry to say , but I am going through a period of utter boredom when it comes to band launches hence the reason why Brian Mc Farlane's launch on Saturday morning was such a welcome departure from the same old routine that I had been experiencing since the first weekend in July.
In fact as Carnival is approaching in just about 4 months I feel a general waning of excitment overall. The two big bands have not only launched but are completely SOLD OUT and save for a few sections gone in Harts none of the other bands are even close to selling out despite what we have been reading about "sections going fast". The trend these days seems to be a mas camp lime or bus limes to generate public interest in flagging Carnival bands. However, to be quite honest, I think the die hard masqueraders are already registered in the popular bands of their choice and the ones who the bands are waiting on now are those who are still not sure what band they want to play with anyway... who predicts that we will have several of the numerous Carnival bands barely selling out a couple sections come February? There are simply TOO MANY bands at this point competing for the same number of straggling masqueraders with the same variations of costumes, two bands even have the identical headpiece in different colours!
Ronnie & Caro
Elements
Kaotic
Evolution
Wee International
Pulse 8
Dream Team
Masquerade
Genesis
Trevor Wallace
Image Nation
Trini Revellers,
Spice
D Krewe.
Elements
Kaotic
Evolution
Wee International
Pulse 8
Dream Team
Masquerade
Genesis
Trevor Wallace
Image Nation
Trini Revellers,
Spice
D Krewe.
Legacy, Brian Mc Farlane and Harts all have their devout masqueraders who will play with them regardless of what else is out there.
In addition many people overseas have expressed to me that the credit crunch and financial crisis is affecting them as well, and if not for having their ticket to Trinidad and costume already paid for they would not have bothered to make the trip for Carnival. I await to see how the fetes are affected by people visiting with less money to spend on the ever rising cost of parties.
Adding to the boredom factor is that I, along with several other masqueraders, have already checked the must have items off the list ,like footwear and makeup for instance ,though I am still working on complete Monday wear as I only have part of the ensemble. The problem I think is that the build up to Carnival started way too early this year, I am burnt out, by months and months of pre-band launching media and introduction launches followed swiftly by a series of non stop band launches all through July and August.. by September I did not want to go to any more, too tired!
So, to inject a shot of stimulation to the cooling Carnival fever this morning here is a little bit of a brain teaser for you: which Carnival Band touting the fact that they had a deadline to meet is rumoured to have not even made a deposit for paying their suppliers to start production on costumes?? And, on the flip side which Carnival Band has completed production for several sections ALREADY ??? I tell you, that is the difference between a newbie and a veteran in this business!!!
11 comments:
I say Spice and TRIBE respectively.
And I have pics of Masquerade's costumes, I visited their mas camp on the Eid holiday.
I was planning to head to Genesis last Saturday but when I passed they were closed.
I agree with AC!!!
I was thinking the same thing...all i know is if Spice f up gimme back my money lol
But aside form that... I have to admit this yr the excitement is n where n the same level like last yr. I remember everyone couldn't stop buzzing about carnival!!! The boards on IMIX are empty no excitement there. The c box has tumbleweed passing through on a regular basis. Perhaps the excitement of Carnival is trumped by the world's financial crisis woes.I don't know what it is.
i also co-sign with ac and mimi about said bands. and i was still thinking to put down with spice...if it is indeed spice, then i hope they put everything in order ASAP because they going to have some un-happy masqueraders....and, i really believe it is tribe...that it reason number 492 why i play tribe...
I saw Genesis on Synergy nights. Their website is now carnivalgenesis.com and not genesiscarnival.com as it was previously. The website up peeps..u could go check it out
I REALLLLLLLLYYYYY hope that it isnt spice. My girls and I decided to play with them b/c of the IP sections we liked sold out. We have been calling to try to get the deposit worked out (They f'ed it up), and get confimation that we actually had a spot. It's been an ordeal with them to say the least. Im wondering if its even gonna be worth it. I surely hope so. :(
I think we now see the consequence of "More Bands de Merrier". With so many bands pushing business hard,the undecided masquerader is flooded like junk mail in an inbox.
As for the would be band who has a question mark on if they start organizing themselves - As Sprang would would say - Like dis is a pappie show.
Spice name call again. Hummmm, I could be mistaken but, I keep hearing Spice name come up time and again.
I think confirmation from bands should be done either via their website or email soon (especially bands who have launched early this year), just to keep their masqueraders in the know and to reassure that everything is on schedule.
So Bands, take note - Let us know ya good to go.
MJ
Boredom you say? Hype dying down....Ok... so maybe, just maybe we could perhaps enjoy Christmas as what it is...Christmas. Not ' that season that does humbug the carnival plans'....
Just a thought.
another thought: if it is indeed spice...i thought they had friends and family investing in them??? where did the start-up capitol go???
I feel this same sort of disenchantment. I hope it changes by the time January rolls around, or I just might sell my costume or something.
It is NOT Spice. You can be assured of that. Don't know who Saucy alluding to, but it certainly ain't Spice.
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