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Saturday, 28 March 09 - 05:39 PM (GMT) By Nicola Richardson in Carnival News |
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Trinidad 2009 Carnival Results......
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Saturday, 28 February 09 - 09:16 PM (GMT) By Nicola Richardson in international |
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009 Carnival Bands Results
Children’s Bands:
Mini Jr. Band of the Year- Sunny – Rosemary Perkins
Small Jr. Band of the Year – The Rainbow Cycle – Spence Productions
Medium Jr. Band of the year – Heighten – Classic Productions
Large Jr. Band of the Year – National Pride – Rosalind Gabriel and associates
Adult Bands:
Monday Queen of the band – First Lady of the Chinese Court – Pamela Gordon
Monday King of the band – Apollo’s Lust – Curtis Eustace
Queen’s Park Savannah and Downtown:
Monday Mini Band of the day – Red Indian Days – Henry Ramdin and associates
Monday Large Band of the day – Africa, Her people, Her Glory, Her tears – Brain MacFarlane
Q.P.S. Monday Small Band of the Day: tribute to a Fallen Warrior
Q.P.S. Monday Medium Band of the Day: Trinidad All Stars
Q.P.S. Monday Large Band of the Day: Razzle Dazzle - Starlift
Tuesday Band of the Year:
Mini Band of the Year- Red Indian days – Henry Ramdin and Associates
Small band of the Year – Empires of the Sun – D’Midas
Medium band of the Year – Bacchanal – Ronnie and Caro Mas Band
Large band of the Year – George bailey Award – Africa, her people, her glory, her tears – Brian MacFarlane and Associates – 1378 points
2009 Road March Results:
1. Faye-Ann Lyons (Meet Super Blue)
2. Destra Garcia (Bachannal)
3. Machel Montano (Wild Antz)
2009 Dimanche Gras Results:
Queen of Carnival 2009
Rank . Name . Portrayal - Band - Score
1 Kadasfi Romney - Manzandaba in Flight (Brian Mac Farlane) - 424
2 Tamara Alleyne Gittens - Fairy Dust (Kaotic) - 417
3 Pamela Gordon - First Lady of the Chinese Court - 397
4 Lisa Peters - Lady Shanghai (The Dream Team) - 396
5 Joan Mohammed - Madam Hypnotist (Fireworks Promotions) - 394 (TIE)
5 Gloria Dallsingh - Vision of D’Sea (Ivan Kalicharan) - 394 (TIE)
7 Leslie-Ann Boisselle - A Musical Ensemble – Pan & Brass - 380
8 Lenore Caterson - The Sacred Bird in the Kingdom of the Dragon - 374
9 Rennee Joseph - Mama Bois - 361
King of Carnival 2009
Rank . Name . Portrayal - Band - Score
1 Stephen Alexi - Ndlovu in Search (Brian Mac Farlane) - 436
2 Curtis Eustace - Apollo’s Lust (Evolution Carnival) - 428
3 Glen Turnbull - Flight of D’ Golden Sun Lord - 423
4 Wade Madray - The Way of Zen (Mark Antoine and Legacy) - 413
5 Roland St. George - Yucahu, Atiba’s Son (D’Krew) - 411
6 Aaron Kalicharan - Spirit of the Ocean - 407
7 Fareid Carvalho - Vegas Jumbie - 403
8 Lionel Jagessar Jr. - Torngasak, The Ultimate Drummer of the Woodlands - 397
9 Leroy Prieto - Onaga - 388
10 Theophilus Simmons - Legend of the Chinese Dragon (Mark Antoine and Legacy) - 386
Calypso Monarch 2009
Rank . Name . Sobriquet . Song . Score
1 Dr. Hollis Liverpool - (Chalkdust) Ah Not In Dat - 434
2. Joanne Rowley (Tigress) - Yuh Ent See Wajang Yet - 426
3 Winston Scarborough (The Original De Fosto) - Could We Rise Again - 425
4 Brian London - A Nation’s Son - 424
5 Kizzie Ruiz - Class Language - 414
6 Sandra Des Vignes-Millington (Singing Sandra) - Ghetto of Your Mind - 412
7 Michael Osouna (Sugar Aloes) - Obama The First - 409 (TIE)
7 Ann Marie Parks Kojo Twiggy) - One for Obama - 409 (TIE)
7 Winston Peters (Gypsy) - Supply and Demand - 409 (TIE)
10 Karen Asche - Babylon - 401
11 Dexter Parsons (Stinger) - Our Environmental Engineers - 400
12 Carlos James (Skatie) - On Solid Ground - 397
13 Anthony Hendrickson (All Rounder) - Help Your Children First - 396
14 Weston Rawlins (Cro Cro) - Ah Feeling Shame - 396
15 Mark John (Contender) - Yuh Cyar Buy One - 392
16 Errol Ballantyne (Bally) - Amigo - 386
2009 International Soca Monarch Results:
2009 Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Result
1. Faye-Ann Lyons – Heavy T Bumper
2. Shurwayne Winchester – Make It Yours
3. Benjai – Drunk Again
4. Zoelah – Wine Up On Me
2009 bMobile International Soca Monarch Results
1. Faye-Ann Lyons – Meet Superblue
2. Bunji Garlin – Clear De Road (tie)
2. Iwer George – Ready (tie)
4. Blaxx – Tusty
2009 bMobile Soca Monarch Peoples Choice
1. Faye-Ann Lyons – Meet Superblue
2009 TUCO Extempto & Calypso Categories Results:
2009 Extempo
1. Joseph Vautor-La Placeliere (Lingo)
2. Winston Peters (Gypsy)
Social Commentary
1. Brian London – Nation’s Song
2. Dexter Parsons (Stinger) – Our Environmental Engineers
3. Ann Marie Parks –Kojo (Twiggy)
4. Anthony Hendrickson ( All Rounder) – Help Your Children First
5. Eunice Peters – Why Lord?
Humorous Commentary
1. Victor McDonald ( Mr. Mack) – “Cry Babies”
2. LLewelyn MacIntosh (Short Pants) – Discrimination
3. Alpha John (Brother Alpha) – Understanding the Prlem)
4. Sheldon Bullen (Sheldon Nugget) – Victims of Horn
5. Cuthbert George (Wizard of ID) – The Singing Mad Man
Political Commentary
1. Joanne Rowley (Tigress) – Yuh Ent See Wajang Yet
2. Kurt Allen – Speedy Recovery
3. Anthony Hendrickson (All Rounder) – WhatYuh Fire Meh For?
Soca Chutney
1. Asha Kamachee (Sweet Heart) – Yuh See
2. Heeralal Rampertap – Ah Tired
3. Lynette Steele (Lady Gypsy) – No Lookanee
4. Daneison Moses (Dee Diamond) – 75%Proof
5. Abigail Estrada – Meh Nannie
2009 Calypso Monarch Finalists:
All Rounder
Bally
Brian London
Chalkdust
Cro Cro
De Fosto
Gypsy
Karene Ashe
Kizzie Ruiz
Singing Sandra
Skatie
Stinger
Sugar Aloes
Tigress
National Panorama 2009 Semi Finals Results
LARGE BAND RESULTS
RANK BAND SCORE
1 Phase II Pan Groove 452
2 Exodus 450
3 Desperadoes 445.5
4 Silver Stars 443.5
5 Trinidad All Stars 442
6 Renegades 441.5
7 Redemption Sound Setters 440
8 Siparia Deltones 434
9 Fonclaire 430 (TIE)
9 Tropical Angel Harps 430 (TIE)
11 Skiffle Bunch 423
12 Our Boys 420.5
13 Invaders 414.5
14 Pamberi 411.5 (TIE)
14 Starlift 411.5 (TIE)
16 Birdsong 407
MEDIUM BAND RESULTS
RANK BAND SCORE
1 Sforzata 460
2 Buccooneers 457.5
3 Sound Specialists of Laventille 447
4 Dixieland 445
5 Valley Harps 441.5
6 Katzenjammers 439 (TIE)
6 Arima Angel Harps 439 (TIE)
8 Couva Joylanders 438.5
9 Pan Knights 432
10 Sangre Grande Cordettes 428 (TIE)
10 Harmonites 428 (TIE)
12 West Side Symphony 423
13 Potential Symphony 420.5
14 Humming Birds Pan Groove 418
15 Steel Xplosion 415
SMALL BAND RESULTS
RANK BAND SCORE
1 Arima Golden Symphony 432
2 Tornadoes Steel Orchestra 419
3 Laventille Serenaders 418
4 San City Steel Symphony 417
5 Panasonic Connection 413
6 Casablanca 399
7 Tunapuna All Stars 397
8 Fascinators Pan Symphony 397
Soca Monarch 2009 Semi Finals Results
bMobile Power Soca Monarch Finalists:
(not in order of appearance)
Berbice - Grenada
Blaxx - Trinidad & Tobago
Bunji Garlin - Trinidad & Tobago (Defending Champion)
Claudette Peters - Antigua & Barbuda (Seeded)
Faye-Ann Lyons - Trinidad & Tobago
Iwer George - Trinidad & Tobago
Khiomal Nurse - Barbados (Seeded)
Luni Sparks & Electrify - Grenada (Seeded)
Patrice Roberts - Trinidad & Tobago
Ricky T - St. Lucia (Seeded)
Skinny Fabulous - St. Vincent & the Grenadines (Seeded)
Shurwayne Winchester - Trinidad & Tobago
Play Whe Groovy Soca Monarch Finalists:
(not in order of appearance)
Benjai - Trinidad & Tobago
Biggie Irie - Barbados
Faye-Ann Lyons - Trinidad & Tobago
Hunter - Trinidad & Tobago
Kerwin Du Bois - Trinidad & Tobago
Nadia Batson - Trinidad & Tobago
Patch & Ma$tamind - Trinidad & Tobago
Shurwayne Winchester - Trinidad & Tobago (Defending Champion)
Tizzy & Richard Trumpet - Antigua & Barbuda / Trinidad and Tobago
Zan - Trinidad & Tobago
Zoelah - St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Chutney Soca Monarch 2009 Finals Results
1. Kenneth Salick - “Radica Why You Leave”
2. Ravi B (Ravi Bissembhar) - “Doolarie”
3. Hunter (Lalchan Babwah) - “Jep Sting Naina”
4. Asha Kamachee - “Kasai Salona”
Synergy TV Soca Star Final Results
1. Chynee (Richard Valentine) - “They Wanna Be Like”
2. Trini Barbee (Sancha Scipio) - “Carnival Love”
3. Ayanna (Ayanna La Borde) - “Demonstrate”
4. 645 (Gregory Basso, Marvin Pollard and Johnson Greenidge) - “Jaminal”
5. Steve & Chris (Steve Walcott and Christopher Mayers) - “Soca Groove”
6. Ladies Man (Mark Eastman) - “Ladies Man”
Open Weekend Dates Announced
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Wednesday, 18 February 09 - 07:35 AM (GMT) By Nicola Richardson in 2012 |
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We now have confirmation of the dates for the London 2012 Open Weekend 2009. This year, Open Weekend will take place between the 24 and 26 July 2009 and will form part of the celebrations to mark the three year countdown to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27 July 2012.
Anyone who would like to register an interest in their project/initiative being part of Open Weekend 2009 in the West Midlands, should email us in the first instance at: culturalolympiad@culturewm.org.uk.
If you would like more information about last years open weekend in the West Midlands, Click here.
The return of London 2012’s ‘Open Weekend’ Last September, all over the UK, more than 750,000 people took part in the first ‘Open Weekend’ to launch the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. More than 80% of the events were created specifically for Open Weekend and half resulted in new participants. Due to popular demand, the event will return in 2009 - it will be bigger and better, incorporating cultural, sporting and environmental initiatives. This year’s Open Weekend will take place between 24-26 July 2009 and will be part of the celebrations to mark the three year countdown to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27th July 2012. Now is the time to save the date and start thinking of events that could help us celebrate. More details will be announced very soon and will be available via the London 2012 website – www.london2012.com/culture Join in and be part of this year's Open Weekend.
Cultural Oympiad information
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Saturday, 10 January 09 - 08:24 PM (GMT) By Nicola Richardson in 2012 |
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Cultural Olympiad. The UK wants to put culture at the centre of the games. Not only in London but throughout the UK. The idea is to support hundreds of local and regional projects as well as large scale signature projects. This is all part of recognizing the UK’s unique diversity and wanting to change something forever about culture in the UK. The signature projects have already gone into the 2012 bid some of these include, more big screens, international collections for museums and libraries, RSC to lead performances by overseas companies, film council to run a competition for young people to create short films with an Olympic theme, festival of art and sport led by disabled people and organizations in the UK to perform in London between the Olympics and the Paralympics.
So what about regional events?
Applying to be part of the Cultural Olympiad. To be able to use the logo or the’ inspire mark’ on your event publicity. There is a process for applying to use the inspire mark this however depends on you already having funding secured for your event. Once you have funding the application process can begin. You need to meet the core values and 3 out of 7 of the themes. There is a 7 week process for applications plus a further 4 week brand approval process if you are successful. So plenty of time needs to be allowed.
The Core Values.
The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is for everyone .
It will Celebrate London and the whole of the UK welcoming the world-our unique internationalism, cultural diversity, sharing and understanding.
Inspire and involve young people.
Generate a positive legacy-for example through cultural and sports participation, audience development, cultural skills, capacity building, urban regeneration, tourism and social cohesion and international links.
Themes.
The Cultural Olympiad will focus on the following themes;
Bringing together culture and sport.
Encouraging audiences to take part.
Animating public spaces-through street theatre, public art, circus skills, live big screen sites.
Using culture and sport to raise issues of environmental sustainability health and wellbeing.
Honoring and sharing the values of the Olympic and Paralympics games.
Encouraging collaborations and innovation between communities and cultural sectors.
Enhancing the learning, skills and personal development of young people by linking with education programmes.
The inspire mark is a badge of recognition and will form a key part in the games lasting legacy. For more information and details of how to apply for the inspire mark go to; www.london2012.com/beinspired.
Lanternhouse international latest update
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Friday, 05 December 08 - 04:39 PM (GMT) By Nicola Richardson in Whats New from Organisations? |
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VC3 - Video Conference Call Choreography
Wednesday 10 December and Saturday 17 January
Come and be part of our test events exploring the use of web cams and WAP phones and their potential for bringing people together in a piece of Video Conference Call Choreography. If you have a web cam and would like to participate just download free software from www.ooVoo.com for the video aspect and www.skype.com for the audio choose from a time below that you would like to participate then send the time and your user names to vccc3@live.com You will then be invited to our virtual dance chat room.
Or come and participate live in any of the three free dance workshops to be held throughout each event day at Lanternhouse International, Ulverston, CUMBRIA UK. No experience necessary. Come and learn a variety of fun dances and be part of ground breaking research at the same time! Watching a Live Stream via ICECAST is a possibility so email vccc3@live.com for more info!
Wednesday 10 December- 11am Free Dance Workshop for Live participants
- 12pm Test Event with Web cams
- 2:30pm Free Dance Workshop for Live participants
- 3:30pm Test Event with Web cams
- 7:30pm Free Dance Workshop for Live participants
- 8:30pm Test Event with Web cams
- 11am Free Dance Workshop for Live participants
- 12pm Test Event with Web cams and WAP phones
- 2:30pm Free Dance Workshop for Live participants
- 3:30pm Test Event with Web cams and WAP phones
- 7:30pm Free Dance Workshop for Live participants
- 8:30pm Test Event with Web cams and WAP phones
For more info and dance inspiration go to www.youtube.com/VC3DANCE or www.lanternhouse.org or ring Jeanie on 01229 581 127
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