The exotic islands in the Pacific, its sights, cultures and much more will be presented by Pulse8 through its Carnival 2010 presentation “Aloha…..(a Pacific fusion).
Come Sunday 13 September 2009, nine (9) themed sections will be unveiled at Aura –Cipriani Boulevard, Newtown. Doors open at 6:00pm with the live costume display at 9:00 pm.
This Hawaiian greeting means much more than welcome to the Hawaiian people, it’s a feeling in the heart and a way of life as evidenced by the Pulse8 team of designers, Tracy Julien, Christine Sadler, Chris Santos, Gregory Medina, Antoinette Maud and Dana Cheekes.
Sections include “Polynesian Luau”, “ Macadamia”, “Hula Hula”, Tahitian Black Pearl”, “Tiki”, ”Paradise Cove”, “Maui” and “Waikiki”.
Using the Hawaiian word which means affection, love, peace, compassion, mercy and more recently in English to say goodbye and hello, Pulse8 will embrace this warm feeling and energy as they welcome you to an Aloha affair where revelers will be greeted with Mai-tais and garlanded with lies… or maybe some Hula girls wearing coconut shell bras and grass skirts, swaying their hips to pulsating calypso beat.
Supporters and party people can get advance limited $100. tickets from Committee members, all Ate Logo outlets and at the band house 6 Gallus Street, Woodbrook.
In its fourth year, Pulse8 led by Meg Cheekes entered the Carnival arena in 2007 with “Cocktails… You Shake….We Stir”. This award winning presentation was followed by “Marrakeck” in 2008 and “Hot Hot Hot… Sizzle and Burn” in 2009.
In 2010, Pulse8 all inclusive carnival experience will be an Aloha affair of more mas… more fun.
Registration for Carnival 2010 will begin on Saturday 19 September at the Bandhouse, 6 Gallus Street, Woodbrook. Tel (868) 627 8830 or visit the website www.pulse8carnival.com
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Pulse8 Presents Aloha…. (a Pacific fusion)
Harts Missing Section
Presenting Local Sights & Delights/ Local Motion, the Karen Hart section of Harts "50".
This is a special section that can only be registered for through the section leader, Karen Harts is reknowned for having the "budget" section in Harts, as you can see the prices are quite reasonable.
Prices are as follows:
FEMALE
( A ) $ 2500.00.......
( B ) $ 2600.00......
DEPOSIT: $1000.00
MALE
DEPOSIT: $1000.00
MALE
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Booties for Carnival...
The typical Carnival footwear of sneakers will hopefully die a final death for Carnival 2010, looking at photographs from Carnival 2009 some masqueraders are in dire need of guidance in the footwear department! I simply cannot see those gorgeous, detailed costumes presented by all bands thus far, especially those draping with voluminous fabric, complemented by sneakers no matter how comfortable they may be!
can you picture sneakers with Rubies of Mumbai?
We have toyed with the idea of sandals and beaded slippers to wear with those costumes that knee high boots do not seem to be an option for; something as stylish as boots but not as cumbersome when you have costumes with layers of fabric.
booties will look cute with Charmeuse
For those masqueraders looking for more comfort and support yet desire the stylishness that boots afford, I am thinking that booties or ankle boots might be a viable option particullary, as one masquerader pointed out , they will work with the gladiator foot pieces that are all the rage on all the costumes. Plus, you can always pop an insole in these cropped boots for extra comfort.
masquerderader in booties at
Nottinghill Carnival
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I am thinking booties as my Monday footwear! What do you think, are we loving the booties as a compromise between boots and sneakers or not?
Monday, September 07, 2009
Carnival news, Updates!
Brian Mc Farlane's Trinidad Carnival 2010 presentation will be called "Resurrection" and sources say it will be based on traditional Carnival characters; hoping to see Mc Farlane's interpretation of Blue Devil and Midnight Robber!
Harts has added three more sections to their SOLD OUT count, Utopia/Oriental Fantasy, The Etruscans/Voyage BC and Mexico/ The Mayans bring the total count of sold out sections to SIX thus far.
Looks like Harts will get huge support for their 50th anniversary presentation!
Labor Day Live
You can view live streaming of the Labor Day Events by logging on to the West Indian Amerian Day Carnival Association Inc. (WIADCA) website.
All it takes is a quick registration to be able to view the live stream, Happy Labor Day to all those celebrating today!
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Generation Next...
Click on the following link to read the requirements to register for Generation X's Eye Candy, special all female section, for Miami Carnival 2009:
Special All Female Section – Only 20 costumes
Only small and medium sizes available
Price - $225
Deposit - $125
REQUIREMENTS
• Age: Between 18 and 29
• Height 5'2"- 5'10"
So for one section you have not only a size requirement but a HEIGHT and AGE requirement as well as a FACE and BODY SHOT. If you are not old enough or too old, not tall enough or too tall, not small enough or too small , don't have the right face or body you cannot register for this costume:
Is this Rio Carnival where the Drum Queen is chosen from a Samba school, the muse of the presentation, and works for months to perfect a routine (and their bodies) to wear a costume they are given for FREE? I am thinking these bands are getting a little carried away trying to emulate a Carnival that has no bearing on West Indian Carnival or the foundation upon which it was built. If they want to be that selective when it comes to exactly who wears their costume they should not be asking the chosen 20 to pay for the privilege.
Kalpana - Prices
I am finallly in possesion of prices for Sonia Mack's "Kalpana" from Island People's Kuchela. The website can be found HERE.
As expected, the prices for Kalpana are more expensive that most of the sections in Island People, especially when you add in the cost of the extras like fabric, nose and hand jewelery, which I thought would be included in the price! Also, the remaining frontline is the most expensive one in Island People, in fact it the most expensive frontline of any band launched so far at $6190.00.
*EDITED TO ADD:
The price of Kalpana Frontline (option A) is now $5190.00 on the website as of September 7,2009.
Sold out so far are costume option B frontline as well as costume A option with the headpiece #3 which is the headpiece from Morocco (this option was not shown at the band launch):
Morocco - Poison 2006
Female Costume A Backline $TT 3,595.00
Choice of Headpiece: #1, #2, #3
Choice of Headpiece: #1, #2, #3
Registration for Sonia Mack is different from registering with Island People; please note her downpayment as well as it is FULL payment for over seas masqueraders!
Down Payment must be made to Sonia Mack via Western Union.
Down Payment is required for ALL Masqueraders.($1500 TT for backline, $3000 TT for frontline )
Full payment for foreign masqueraders
Mas Camp: 29 Kathleen Street, St James.
Contacts: Cell: (868) 680-2442 or (868) 685-8422
Fax: 868-633-7859
Email: soniamack1@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Evolution Band Launch Postponed
Got this in my inbox:
Our band launch was scheduled to be this Sunday 6th sept,at the ZenThey are now launching AFTER Legacy, interesting!
night club is now on Sunday 4th of Oct,09
The Evolution Family apologize for the inconvenience
Friday, September 04, 2009
Ronnie &Caro's Website is Up
Tribute is now open for registration, Ronnie & Car0's Carnival 2010 website is up. None of the regular female costumes cross $2995.00 TT, frontlines max out at $4995.00TT and the males are all $2595.00TT.
Africa and Wonders of Bucco Reef are my two top picks for Ronnie &Caro!
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Showtime Mas Camp Launch
Tomorrow, September 4, Showtime opens their mas camp doors for viewing and registration of The Matrix from 6 PM to 10PM.
There will be registration specials, so check them out at #51 French Street, Woodbrook.
The website is also expected to be up tomorrow as well.
There will be registration specials, so check them out at #51 French Street, Woodbrook.
The website is also expected to be up tomorrow as well.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
One Costume, Two Carnivals?
Island People "Dreams" at Notting Hill Carnival in Poison UK:
In 2006 I wrote a tongue in cheek post about recycling your costume, one of the suggestions I had was wearing your Trinidad carnival costume at an international Carnival:
Wear the costume to international Carnivals. Seriously, wear your old costume and fall in a band for Miami, Labour Day or Caribana, get as much mileage from that costume as you can! And worse yet if you going to another island's Carnival like Cropover, people will think you area front line H.O. when yuh bruck out your Trinidad costume, because you know our costumes set the standard that others strive to be. Why pay money for a costume to jump up in a band for these Carnivals when you have a perfectly good costume lying home in a box?!
Now I have seen masqueraders boldly jumping up at Caribana and Labor Day in costumes from Trinidad, and not the costumes that were re sold for the international and regional Carnivals, but a lone masquerader getting their money's worth, I suppose. One person has even suggested that it is cool to be seen outside of Trinidad in your Trinidad "it" costume!
I was informed that Poison UK has a more organized approach to this costume recycling, you pay a band fee to be in their Callaloo section and jump up in any costume from the last 12 months.
Which got me thinking, what if there was that option available to masqueraders visiting for Trinidad Carnival, would you do it? If there was a band offering food, drinks, music and security for two days of revelry (for a fee) and all you had to do was show up in your costume from Caribana, Notting Hill, Labor Day or Miami, would you take that offer up and what would be the most you are willing to pay for it? Lets hear your thoughts on that one, drop me a comment!
Finally, would you wear your Trinidad Carnival Costume at another Carnival? Vote in the poll!
I was informed that Poison UK has a more organized approach to this costume recycling, you pay a band fee to be in their Callaloo section and jump up in any costume from the last 12 months.
Which got me thinking, what if there was that option available to masqueraders visiting for Trinidad Carnival, would you do it? If there was a band offering food, drinks, music and security for two days of revelry (for a fee) and all you had to do was show up in your costume from Caribana, Notting Hill, Labor Day or Miami, would you take that offer up and what would be the most you are willing to pay for it? Lets hear your thoughts on that one, drop me a comment!
Finally, would you wear your Trinidad Carnival Costume at another Carnival? Vote in the poll!
Island People Sold Out Section Update
First to go is Taal Frontline, I am guessing BINDI is next!
And why isn't Sonia Mack's Kalpana available online as yet ? Hmmm.....I really want to see more shots of that costume as well as the price and options!
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Boots, boots and more boots!
Every year, without fail, I get lots of email asking where to buy boots online. Well there are a LIST of websites that I do frequent when shopping myself but my number 1 choice is always Ami Club Wear, I have bought boots from them for two years running with no problems (I always use paypal).
Anyway, they have new stock in so you can check them out as well as a discount code AMIRS30 which expires 9/3 and gets you 30% off.
Other wesites to check for boots:
www.barefeetshoes.com
www.gojane.com
www.shoeocean.com
www.shiekhshoes.com
Feel free to add any websites that you have discovered for Carnival Footwear as well, leave a comment!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Spice responds to the Paypal Issue
Hope those re-registering can still get their sizes!
Dear Spice Masquerader,Thank you for making Spice Carnival your band of choice for carnival 2010.We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances and issues concerning our Payal partners we must refund your payment.Please note that this does not mean that you have lost your costume or space in Spice Carnival for Carnival 2010. We have a comprehensive record of all orders placed via paypal and intend on fulfilling every one of them?..however we still need to receive your payment.The process will be as follows:You will receive a refund via paypal (August 29th, 2009) along with a phone call from a service representative at our showroom.As soon as you receive your refund, you can simply full out this webform and the info will be sent securely and directly to us to process your payment, or you can call our showroom (between the hours of 1 pm and 8 pm, Monday to Saturday) at 1-868-222-0475 and we will process your order over the phone. (Please not that you may need to be logged in to SpiceCarnivalBand.com with the account you purchased with to view the webform).We have a dedicated team, so we ensure you that you will receive same day confirmation from us stating that your payment has officially been cleared and that the process is completed.
Collect your costume at distribution which is currently scheduled to take place two weeks prior to carnival.Thank you for your patience and understanding.Team Spice
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Carnival News Update
Masqueraders registered with Spice online using paypal have been getting an email saying:
You received a full or partial refund of *$180.00 USD from Spice Carnival Band.To see all the transaction details, please log into your PayPal account. It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in your account.'
*deposit amount varies with each email.
This " glitch in the system" has been happening since Friday night yet no one from Spice has come forward to explain to their masqueraders what the issue is; nothing on their website or on their facebook page and no email either!
The thing is, I hope this is not a phishing scam and masqueraders who paid via paypal should NOT click the link in the email but log into their paypal account by typing www.paypal.com in their browser. Maybe Spice will address the issue soon....
Island People started registration yesterday for Past Masqueraders, and from all accounts everything went smoothly and quickly as there was not a mob of masqueraders lining up and rounding the bend on Stone Street!
Maybe it was the fact that it was a Saturday that people took their time!
Both Ronnie & Caro and D Krewe launched their Carnival 2010 presentations last night, professional photos of Ronnie & Caro's TRIBUTES were posted by me last night since I did not attend their launch. Initial reviews of D Krewe from those that were there seem to be very positive, here is a teaser, more sections still to be released:
RAINFOREST
Looking good so far D Krewe, though I HAVE to say Tsunami is giving me a strong Zari vibe!
