{"id":140652,"date":"2021-10-30T10:39:27","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T14:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=140652"},"modified":"2021-10-30T10:39:27","modified_gmt":"2021-10-30T14:39:27","slug":"halcyon-steel-orchestra-added-to-cast-for-2nd-annual-barry-mannette-steelpan-flying-high-global-flag-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/halcyon-steel-orchestra-added-to-cast-for-2nd-annual-barry-mannette-steelpan-flying-high-global-flag-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Halcyon Steel Orchestra added to cast for 2nd Annual Barry Mannette Steelpan Flying High Global Flag Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-77921445\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p>Halcyon Steel Orchestra added to cast for 2nd Annual Barry Mannette Steelpan Flying High Global Flag Exhibition<\/p><div id=\"antig-3880134562\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"BEAZER\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:883\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:883\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 1309w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:245\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 245w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:838\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 838w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:939\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:883\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 1257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1309\" height=\"1600\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Legendary Antigua and Barbuda-based Halcyon Steel Orchestra is one of seven musical outfits from around the world added to the cast for this year\u2019s presentation of the 2nd Annual Barry Mannette Steelpan Flying High Global Flag Exhibition 2021.<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-2107450291\" class=\"antig-4th-placement-inside\"><\/div>\n<p>A presentation by media company Steelpan Authority Global (SPAG) and manufacturer Steelpan Authority Instruments (SPAI), the original concept which features official symbols of steel orchestras emblazoned on 3 by 5 fabric and hoisted as flags, is now taking place in Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s capital Port-of-Spain.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2155551831\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1153775004\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"IMG_0040\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Venue for Steelpan Flying High, which began on August 17 and continues through October 31, 2021, is the Port-of-Spain City Corporation flag pole area opposite the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT).<\/p><div id=\"antig-3244786370\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"antig-1151114680\" class=\"antig-content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"antig-1230291285\" class=\"antig-before-youtube-ads socialMedia\"><\/div>\n<p>Staging of the project is also made possible by the Mayor and Council of the City Corporation and the leadership of the CBTT.<\/p>\n<p>The decision by the leadership of Halcyon Steel Orchestra to write itself into history through its participation in the original showcase, comes as the celebrated Antigua music outfit observes its golden anniversary, as a well constituted community and national organisation, and a \u201cChampion of the Steelpan,\u201d globally.<\/p><div id=\"antig-591829862\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"antig-2086330398\" class=\"antig-content_2\"><\/div>\n<p>At this instalment of the project Halcyon is joined by newcomers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steel\u2019n Beats (New Zealand);<\/li>\n<li>Panerrifix (Belize);<\/li>\n<li>Calypsonic Steel Orchestra (Germany);<\/li>\n<li>Pan Note Magic Steelpan Orchestra (Japan);<\/li>\n<li>PanTime Steel Orchestra (St Lucia); and<\/li>\n<li>Steelband Project (South Africa).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When combined with the original cast of global steelbands from the inaugural instalment of Steelpan Flying High, it brings to eleven, the number of countries represented, for a total of 21 orchestra flags on show.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2425456235\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"antig-5124951\" class=\"antig-content_3\"><\/div>\n<p>Other partners involved in the revolutionary project are:<\/p><div id=\"antig-341974581\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Afropan Steelband (Canada);<\/li>\n<li>Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra and Casym Steel Orchestra (USA)<\/li>\n<li>Sonics Tokyo Steel Orchestras (Japan); and<\/li>\n<li>Mangrove Steelband and Phase One Steel Orchestra (United Kingdom).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Trinidad and Tobago representatives are: Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille; Royal Pan Illusion; Scrunters Pan Groove; T&amp;T Defence Force; Woodbrook Playboyz; Blue Diamonds; Hill Toppers Steelpan Academy; and Steelpan Authority.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFlying High is a concept that illustrates both cultural and national pride. The original concept showcases the beautiful pieces of artwork, that are steelband logos,\u201d said SPAG team leader Sean Nero.<\/p>\n<p>August 2021 marked the 29<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary since the steelpan was declared the National Musical Instrument of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to heighten the profile of the musical instrument was made by the government of the late Patrick Manning on August 30, 1992. In his Independence Day message, the late Prime Minister declared the steelpan would become the national musical instrument of the twin-island Republic. To mark the occasion, Chaconia Medals (Gold) were bestowed onto Renegades and Desperadoes Steel Orchestras for excellence in culture.<\/p>\n<p>Owen Serrette, manager of four-time National Panorama champion Harmonites Steel Orchestra \u2013 a senior officer in the public service back then\u2013was at the helm of Pan Trinbago.<\/p>\n<p>Out of the new respect bestowed onto the steelpan community, Serrette and his executive conceptualised an observance to be known as Steelband Week, which morphed into Steelband Month.<\/p>\n<p>Nero said, \u201cIt seems fated, that more than two-and-a-half decades later, steelbands have set a new course, utilising the Flying High platform, where the steelband world comes together without striking a musical note.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cAnd, at a time when the global entertainment sector struggles to bounce back, due to the impact of the global health pandemic Covid-19, a presentation such as Flying High keeps the steelpan in focus, as activities to enable public attraction and participation have shifted to another calendar.<\/p>\n<p>For the team at Steelpan Authority hoisting of these flags, which coincide with Steelpan Month represents three pillars:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salute the legends who paved the way (too many of them unsung heroes);<\/li>\n<li>Recognises the tremendous work being done by those in the present space and thirdly;<\/li>\n<li>Symbolise a source of strength for future exponents of the artform, to advance the cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Our Honouree:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Across the world, there exist royalty. There are dynasties. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that the steelpan community has its own. One such house of royalty is the Mannette dynasty.<\/p>\n<p>The Mannette name in the sphere of culture, creativity and innovation has never been in question. You must have heard the name Vernon \u201cBirdie\u201d Mannette of Invaders fames and of course his brother Elliot \u201cEllie\u201d Mannette.<\/p>\n<p>In recognising the family\u2019s storied legacy, the Steelpan Authority proudly present the heir of the Mannette throne: Barry Mannette.<\/p>\n<p>Very much like his father Vernon and uncle \u201cEllie\u201d Barry is a nurturer. Although, he did not formalise a career along the line of steelpan manufacturing, as those who went before, the younger Mannette has firmly ingratiated himself into steelband culture as an educator, earning respect and winning hearts wherever he goes.<\/p>\n<p>So, it is with enormous pride that team Steelpan Authority introduces Barry Mannette as the inaugural honouree of the Steelpan Flying High project.<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-833847196\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halcyon Steel Orchestra added to cast for 2nd Annual Barry Mannette Steelpan Flying High Global Flag Exhibition Legendary Antigua and Barbuda-based Halcyon Steel Orchestra is one of seven musical outfits from around the world added to the cast for this year\u2019s presentation of the 2nd Annual Barry Mannette Steelpan Flying High Global Flag Exhibition 2021. 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