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Notting Hill Carnival |
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Winners of Carnival 2000 |
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| Grand Costume Gala | |||||
| CALYPSO MONARCH FINALS | |||||
| STEELBANDS’ PANORAMA | |||||
| BEST CHILDREN’s BAND ON THE ROAD | |||||
| BEST ADULTS’ BAND ON THE ROAD | |||||
| BEST SOCA ON THE MOVE | |||||
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| The Grand Costume Gala took place at the MILLENNIUM DOME , Greenwich. The Notting Hill Carnival Trust was invited by the NMEC to use this prestigious venue to stage the event. The event was held in two stages. Within the area of the DOME called SKYSCAPE from 11am to 6pm, several sections of the event were held. These consisted of: 5 to 8 Years Best Male Individual FINALS 5 to 8 Years Best Female Individual FINALS 5 to 8 Years Best King FINALS 5 to 8 Years Best Queen FINALS 9 to 13 Years Best Male Individual FINALS 9 to 13 Years Best Female Individual FINALS 9 to 13 Years Best King FINALS 9 to 13 Years Best Queen FINALS 14 to 16 Years Best Male Individual PRELIMINARY ROUND 14 to 16 Years Best Female Individual PRELIMINARY ROUND 14 to 16 Years Best King PRELIMINARY ROUND 14 to 14 Years Best Queen PRELIMINARY ROUND Adults Best Male Individual PRELIMINARY ROUND Adults Best Female Individual PRELIMINARY ROUND Adults Best King PRELIMINARY ROUND Adults Best Queen PRELIMINARY ROUND Judges: Leslee Wills Textile Designer Miranda Curran Theatrical Costumier Emerson Braithwaite Broadcaster Comperes: Pam Joseph Broadcaster Keith Khan Carnival Designer Music: CMA DJs Events were staged in the presence of our special guest, Mrs. Joyce Bacchus, Mayor of the London Borough of Brent. Finally, on the big stage of the CENTRAL ARENA from 8.15pm to 10.15pm, the following FINALS were held to select the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners of the various categories: 14 to 16 Years Best Male Individual FINAL ROUND 14 to 16 Years Best Female Individual FINAL ROUND 14 to 16 Years Best King FINAL ROUND 14 to 14 Years Best Queen FINAL ROUND Adults Best Male Individual FINAL ROUND Adults Best Female Individual FINAL ROUND Adults Best King FINAL ROUND Adults Best Queen FINAL ROUND Comperes: Normski Broadcaster Keith Khan Carnival Designer The following COSTUME BANDS participated in the GRAND COSTUME GALA and appeared in the order as follows: The RESULTS of the various competitions are as follows: |
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| 5 to 8 Years - BEST MALE INDIVIDUAL | |||||
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1st Place Band: Yaa Asantewaa CC Designer: Nadella Benjamin Theme: YAA BRATIONS - The Celebration, the Vibration of YAA Yaa Brations is about the new beginning in the new millennium for the Yaa which has been at the forefront of the development of Black Arts in the UK. Yaa Asantewaa celebrates twenty one years of history as a Black Arts Centre and celebrates with the spectrum of Black cultures that have been featured at the Yaa over the last two decades. CONTESTANT: Nahshan Blondell PORTRAYAL: YAABRATIONS - Celebrating Black Power 2nd Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Aaron Jeffers PORTRAYAL: THE ROBBER 3rd Place Band: St. Clement & St. James CC Designer: Clare Richards Theme: THE SEVEN DAYS OF CREATION The theme is in celebration of the Creation through demonstrating the power and overwhelming beauty of the Natural World, through its colour, detail and size. In the beginning God created... and on the seventh day, the day of rest, the world was completed. CONTESTANT: Jonathan Oriba PORTRAYAL: CREATION: SUN, MOON AND STARS |
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| 5 to 8 Years - BEST FEMALE INDIVIDUAL | |||||
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1st Place Band: South Connections CC Designer: Ray Mahabir Theme: CANBOULAY Canboulay is a celebration of resistance and emancipation which re-enacts the days when enslaved Africans were driven with cracking whips to put out the fires on the sugar cane fields. The cane was burnt before harvesting to kill off the unwanted reptiles and insects. From this burning emerged new life and sweetness. CONTESTANT: Kamika Banton PORTRAYAL: FIRE BURNING FIRE BRIGHT 2nd Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Sasha Anjin PORTRAYAL: SYMBOL OF LIFE ON EARTH 3rd Place Band: Perpetual Beauty CC Designers: Jay Gardiner & The Design Team Theme: KUNG FU - In the Year of the Dragon Perpetual Beauty celebrates the year of the Dragon. Kung portrays the spirit of martial arts meeting club soca. The dance, the movements the strength of colour and the fantasy and reality of life all portrayed in Kung Fu. CONTESTANT: Lee Anne Edward PORTRAYAL: THE LIGHTRESS OF FLIGHT |
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1st Place Band: South Connections CC Designer: Ray Mahabir Theme: CANBOULAY Canboulay is a celebration of resistance and emancipation which re-enacts the days when enslaved Africans were driven with cracking whips to put out the fires on the sugar cane fields. The cane was burnt before harvesting to kill off the unwanted reptiles and insects. From this burning emerged new life and sweetness. CONTESTANT: Vernon Rodney PORTRAYAL: THE STING 2nd Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Ryan Ward PORTRAYAL: ANGEL GABRIEL 3rd Place Band: Perpetual Beauty CC Designers: Dwayne Thomas & The Design Team Theme: KUNG FU - In the Year of the Dragon Perpetual Beauty celebrates the year of the Dragon. Kung portrays the spirit of martial arts meeting club soca. The dance, the movements the strength of colour and the fantasy and reality of life all portrayed in Kung Fu. CONTESTANT: Kasheen Thomas PORTRAYAL: KUNG FU CHU |
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| 5 to 8 Years - BEST QUEEN | |||||
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1st Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Vanencia Shakes PORTRAYAL: JELLY FISH MOTION 2nd Place Band: South Connections CC Designer: Ray Mahabir Theme: CANBOULAY Canboulay is a celebration of resistance and emancipation which re-enacts the days when enslaved Africans were driven with cracking whips to put out the fires on the sugar cane fields. The cane was burnt before harvesting to kill off the unwanted reptiles and insects. From this burning emerged new life and sweetness. CONTESTANT: Renata Andrews PORTRAYAL: WILDFIRE 3rd Place Band: Yaa Asantewaa CC Designer: Nadella Benjamin Theme: YAA BRATIONS - The Celebration, the Vibration of YAA Yaa Brations is about the new beginning in the new millennium for the Yaa which has been at the forefront of the development of Black Arts in the UK. Yaa Asantewaa celebrates twenty one years of history as a Black Arts Centre and celebrates with the spectrum of Black cultures that have been featured at the Yaa over the last two decades. CONTESTANT: Camille St. Omer PORTRAYAL: YAABRATION - Celebrating Caribbean Dance |
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| 9 to 13 Years - BEST MALE INDIVIDUAL | |||||
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1st Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Matthew Hall PORTRAYAL: TREASURE OF THE ANDES 2nd Place Band: Dragons CC Designer: Denise Keane-Grant Theme: DELIGHTS OF THE SKY 2000 Look into the sky and marvel at its beauty. The shapes, the brightness and the constellation which encouraged man to fantasise, giving names and meanings to the different stars. The sky holds a particular fascination and delight. CONTESTANT: Abeeku Phillip Forde PORTRAYAL: THE RISING SUN 3rd Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Damian Robinson PORTRAYAL: THE FLAME |
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| 9 to 13 Years - BEST FEMALE INDIVIDUAL | |||||
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1st Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Roxanne Francis PORTRAYAL: THE BALANCE OF THE FORCES 2nd Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Victoria Phillips PORTRAYAL: FAN DANCER 3rd Place Band: Burrokeets CC Designer: Claudette Watson Theme: D'WILD WILD WEST The theme portrays the history of the West from the time the Whites conquered and pushed the Native Americans further back, the cowboys who were as lawless as the laws they stood for, the show girls and their frills, the rhinestone cowboys and girls, the ranchers and cattle hands. YeeHaa!!!!!! CONTESTANT: Sophia Joseph PORTRAYAL: ANNIE OAKLEY - LADY OF THE WEST |
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| 9 to 13 Years - BEST KING | |||||
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1st Place Band: South Connections CC Designer: Ray Mahabir Theme: CANBOULAY Canboulay is a celebration of resistance and emancipation which re-enacts the days when enslaved Africans were driven with cracking whips to put out the fires on the sugar cane fields. The cane was burnt before harvesting to kill off the unwanted reptiles and insects. From this burning emerged new life and sweetness. CONTESTANT: Andre Prospere PORTRAYAL: DE CHANTUELLE Africaness 2nd Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Curtis Robinson PORTRAYAL: THE DARK ANGEL - ESHU 3rd Place Band: Phoenix Carnival Costume Band Designer: Monty Ward & Kieran Daley Ward Theme: THE GATHERING The gathering of the various tribes of American Indians. Their feathered headpieces, their choreographed dances in celebration of a proud and lost nation. CONTESTANT: Aaron Brown PORTRAYAL: CHIEF CRAZY HORSE (Warrior) 3rd Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Bradley Pascal PORTRAYAL: PELEUS - SON OF THE GREEK KING AEGINA |
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| 9 to 13 Years - BEST QUEEN | |||||
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1st Place Band: Trinidad & Tobago CC Designer: Matthew Roberts Theme: SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA The theme presents a reflection of the native people of South and Central America before the conquistadors came and changed their way of life. Life before and life after colonisation. CONTESTANT: Cherise Brooks Nimrod PORTRAYAL: HEAT 2nd Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Natasha Norman PORTRAYAL: TRINI STYLE 3rd Place Band: Perpetual Beauty CC Designers: Jay Gardiner and The Design Team Theme: KUNG FU - In the Year of the Dragon Perpetual Beauty celebrates the year of the Dragon. Kung portrays the spirit of martial arts meeting club soca. The dance, the movements the strength of colour and the fantasy and reality of life all portrayed in Kung Fu. CONTESTANT: Ellesse Lee PORTRAYAL: GOOD LUCK DOLPHINS |
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| 14-16 Years - BEST MALE INDIVIDUAL | |||||
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1st Place Band: Trinidad & Tobago CC Designer: Matthew Roberts Theme: SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA The theme presents a reflection of the native people of South and Central America before the conquistadors came and changed their way of life. Life before and life after colonisation. CONTESTANT: Christon Sookoo PORTRAYAL: THE GUARDIAN 2nd Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Nathan Gordon PORTRAYAL: THE DOVE OF PEACE 3rd Place Band: The Bride CC Designers: Angela Essien Theme: THE WEDDING BANQUET A Millennium Wedding Party which includes the Wise Virgins. Confusion and uncertainty reign but culminate in joy and union as families come together to support the bride and groom. CONTESTANT: Aaron Woodland PORTRAYAL: THE RING BEARER |
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| 14 to 16 Years - BEST FEMALE INDIVIDUAL<\a> | |||||
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1st Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Melissa Morrison PORTRAYAL: COLOURS OF LIGHT 2nd Place Band: Yaa Asantewaa CC Designer: Nadella Benjamin Theme: YAA BRATIONS - The Celebration, the Vibration of YAA Yaa Brations is about the new beginning in the new millennium for the Yaa which has been at the forefront of the development of Black Arts in the UK. Yaa Asantewaa celebrates twenty one years of history as a Black Arts Centre and celebrates with the spectrum of Black cultures that have been featured at the Yaa over the last two decades. CONTESTANT: Jonita Laidley PORTRAYAL: YAABRATIONS - Celebrating D Free Spirit 3rd Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Rose Zana Commettant PORTRAYAL: MY BEAUTIFUL AFRICA |
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| 14 to 16 Years - BEST KING | |||||
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1st Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Ricky Shakes PORTRAYAL: MONTEZUMA 2nd Place Band: South Connections CC Designer: Ray Mahabir Theme: CANBOULAY Canboulay is a celebration of resistance and emancipation which re-enacts the days when enslaved Africans were driven with cracking whips to put out the fires on the sugar cane fields. The cane was burnt before harvesting to kill off the unwanted reptiles and insects. From this burning emerged new life and sweetness. CONTESTANT: Gavin DaCosta PORTRAYAL: FLAMBEAUX 3rd Place Band: Yaa Asantewaa CC Designer: Nadella Benjamin Theme: YAA BRATIONS - The Celebration, the Vibration of YAA Yaa Brations is about the new beginning in the new millennium for the Yaa which has been at the forefront of the development of Black Arts in the UK. Yaa Asantewaa celebrates twenty one years of history as a Black Arts Centre and celebrates with the spectrum of Black cultures that have been featured at the Yaa over the last two decades. CONTESTANT: Daron Jackson PORTRAYAL: YAABRATIONS - Celebrating Unity |
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1st Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Maria Kerr PORTRAYAL: JEWEL OF THE NILE 2nd Place Band: Perpetual Beauty CC Designer: John Taylor and The Design Team Theme: KUNG FU - In the Year of the Dragon Perpetual Beauty celebrates the year of the Dragon. Kung portrays the spirit of martial arts meeting club soca. The dance, the movements the strength of colour and the fantasy and reality of life all portrayed in Kung Fu. CONTESTANT: Carla Nhariwa PORTRAYAL: UNLEASH THE DRAGON 3rd Place Band: The Ruff Diamond Explosion Designer: Carol Gaspard Theme: PANTHEON OF THE GODS The theme is based around the planets in our Solar System, Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Each planet is represented through dance and costume. The Queen, Goddess of Love Aphrodite, is beautiful and alluring, self obsessed and is magical in her dance and portrayal in ‘celebration of herself‘. CONTESTANT: Emma Whyte PORTRAYAL: PISCES |
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1st Place Band: Genesis CC Designer: Vernon Williams Theme: EAST MEETS WEST A fantasy portrayal of costumes from the East and West - costumes from the East made with lots of swirling cloth to costumes of the West, short skimpy and sporty. The contrast between the two cultures is clear. CONTESTANT: Kevin Williams PORTRAYAL: PRIDE OF THE EAST 2nd Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Stephen Ramdeen PORTRAYAL: HOPE 3rd Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Davidson Sookhansingh PORTRAYAL: CHROMISM - “A CARNIVAL OF CHROME” |
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1st Place Band: BeeRaaHar Sweet Combination Designer: David Grant Theme: Y2K CELEBRATION In celebration of the celebrations for Y2K - the Millennium Dome, the London Eye, the £5 Millennium Coin, the Millennium Peace Doves, the Flame of Fortune etc. CONTESTANT: Victoria Robinson PORTRAYAL: THE EYES OF THE MILLENNIUM 2nd Place Band: South Connections CC Designer: Ray Mahabir Theme: CANBOULAY Canboulay is a celebration of resistance and emancipation which re-enacts the days when enslaved Africans were driven with cracking whips to put out the fires on the sugar cane fields. The cane was burnt before harvesting to kill off the unwanted reptiles and insects. From this burning emerged new life and sweetness. CONTESTANT: Avion Mookram PORTRAYAL: MAMA LA TERRE 3rd Place Band: Mangrove Mas Designer: Arthur Peters Theme: TO HELL WID DAT TOO! DEVIL 2000 Devil Mas Mangrove style. Witches, Dragons, Devils, Beasts, the Satanic Bride that defy description come together in a frenzy of HELLFIRE. CONTESTANT: Corran Malcolm PORTRAYAL: SATANIC BRIDE |
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1st Place Band: Dragons CC Designer: Denise Keane-Grant Theme: DELIGHTS OF THE SKY 2000 Look into the sky and marvel at its beauty. The shapes, the brightness and the constellation which encouraged man to fantasise, giving names and meanings to the different stars. The sky holds a particular fascination and delight. CONTESTANT: Carl Morris PORTRAYAL: THE ECLIPSE 2nd Place Band: Mangrove Mas Designer: Carl Gabrielle Theme: TO HELL WID DAT TOO! DEVIL 2000 Devil Mas Mangrove style. Witches, Dragons, Devils, Beasts, the Satanic Bride that defy description come together in a frenzy of hellfire. CONTESTANT: Gary Bruce PORTRAYAL: SATAN 3rd Place Band: Genesis CC Designer: Vernon Williams Theme: EAST MEETS WEST A fantasy portrayal of costumes from the East and West - costumes from the East made with lots of swirling cloth to costumes of the West, short skimpy and sporty. The contrast between the two cultures is clear. CONTESTANT: Amos Armstrong PORTRAYAL: JUMBIE IN THE DRAGON’s LAIR |
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1st Place Band: Mahogany Arts Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. CONTESTANT: Tamiko Chambers PORTRAYAL: MAMA GOD 2nd Place Band: Masquerade 2000 Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. We celebrate our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. CONTESTANT: Sally Ann Rahamut PORTRAYAL: SERMON 3rd Place Band: The Ruff Diamond Explosion Designer: Shaun Carrington Theme: PANTHEON OF THE GODS The theme is based around the planets in our Solar System, Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Each planet is represented through dance and costume. The Queen, Goddess of Love Aphrodite, is beautiful and alluring, self obsessed and is magical in her dance and portrayal in ‘celebration of herself‘. CONTESTANT: Brenda Leacock PORTRAYAL: APHRODITE |
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The CALYPSO MONARCH FINALS were held on Carnival Friday Night.
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The STEELBANDS’ PANORAMA was held on Carnival Saturday Night at Hornimans Pleasance, Kensal Road. |
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RESULTS 1st Place Band: PERPETUAL BEAUTY CARNIVAL CLUB Designers: Jay Gardiner & The Design Team Theme: KUNG FU - In the Year of the Dragon Perpetual Beauty celebrates the year of the Dragon. Kung portrays the spirit of martial arts meeting club soca. The dance, the movements the strength of colour and the fantasy and reality of life are all portrayed in Kung Fu. 2nd Place Band: RUFF DIAMOND EXPLOSION Designer: Shaun Carrington Theme: PANTHEON OF THE GODS The theme is based around the planets in our Solar System, Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Each planet is represented through dance and costume. 3rd Place Band: MASQUERADE 2000 ASSOCIATES Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. Masquerade 2000 Associates celebrates our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. |
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RESULTS 1st Place Band: MAHOGANY ARTS Designer: Clary Salandy Theme: CARNIVAL MESSIAH - The Unique Street Experience The theme creates a contemporary context for the Messiah for the New Millennium. People moving forward in common unity, embodying spiritual traditions. This passage is portrayed in four sub sections of Creation, Evil and the Underworld, The Spirit Rising and Rejoice. 2nd Place Band: Yaa Asantewaa CC Designer: Nadella Benjamin Theme: YAA BRATIONS - The Celebration, the Vibration of YAA Yaa Brations is about the new beginning in the new millennium for the Yaa Asantewaa Carnival Club which has been at the forefront of the development of Black Arts in the UK. Yaa Asantewaa celebrates twenty one years of history as a Black Arts Centre and celebrates with the spectrum of Black cultures that have been featured at the Yaa over the last two decades. 3rd Place Band: MASQUERADE 2000 ASSOCIATES Designer: Lincoln Rahamut & David Brown Theme: CELEBRATION Celebration is the fourth part of a journey across the Caribbean, celebrating Caribbean people from then until now. The costumes incorporate bright, vibrant colours reflecting the vibrancy of the Caribbean and its people. Masquerade 2000 Associates celebrates our Carnival that was founded by the people of the Caribbean. |
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RESULTS 1st Place BEST SOCA ON THE MOVE CHAMPION 2000 Soca Massive 2nd Place Masquerade 2000 Powerbase 3rd Place Visions |
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RESULTS 1st Place BEST STEELBAND ON THE ROAD Ebony Steel Orchestra 2nd Place Reel Steel Steel Orchestra 3rd Place Hammered Steel Steel Orchestra |
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RESULTS 1st Place Soca Massive 2nd Place Masquerade 2000 Powerbase 3rd Place Visions |
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