CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
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Welcome to the Panatics Steelband Network website! Panatics is a steelband that has been playing in the GTA since April 1991! We have performed at events like Pan Alive, Snowflakes on Steel, the Guyanese Last Lap, Oshawa Fiesta Week and many private functions. Tour our site to learn more about the band, our upcoming performances, and find details on bookings.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN PANATICS
Summer 2024 Season
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It's summer time in Toronto and you know what that means ... STEELPAN SEASON IS IN FULL AFFECT!
Panatics will be performing at numerous events this summer including, Toronto Panorama, Pan in D' Park, World Steelpan Day, Pickering Summer Event Series, and more! Check out the posters in the slideshow for info. For more details, head to our Upcoming Performances Page! |
Panatics Spring Brunch & Concert
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Panatics Steelband Network presents…
Panatics Spring Brunch & Concert! Come out for a nice afternoon with Panatics, featuring, food, live music, entertainment, raffles, door prizes, AND MORE! Date: Sunday May 26 2024 Time: Doors Open: 12:30pm | Brunch: 1:30pm Location: Twilight Family Restaurant & Bar - 55 Nugget Ave, Scarborough, M1S 4A4 Price: Early Bird: $40 | After Apr. 30th: $45 | Ages under 12 & 65+: $35 For tickets, contact: Andrew or Cheryl Email: [email protected] Phone: Andrew - 647-294-9229 DM on Instagram: @panaticssteelbandnetwork Get your tickets now! See you there! |
Summer Season 2023
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This summer we have lots of events we're performing at! Our upcoming gigs include:
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Don't miss out on seeing Panatics rock the stage! Check out our Upcoming Performances page for details on our next gigs.
Snowflakes on Steel 2023
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Celebrating 25 years of Snowflakes on Steel, Panatics performed alongside Gemini Pan Groove, New Dimension, and Pan Fantasy to honour the event's milestone year. It was surely a night to remember! The band opened the show with 5 musical arrangements, namely, Bam Bam by Camila Cabello ft. Ed Sheeran arranged by Andrew Jackson, as well as, For Once in My Life by Stevie Wonder, Habanera / Theme from Carmen by Georges Bizet, a medley of Rihanna's songs, and De Toco Band by Lord Kitchener arranged by Gareth Burgess. After warming up the audience with an entertaining performance, our very own Musical Director and Band Leader, Andrew Jackson, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award for his countless contributions to the pan community. Congratulations Andrew! In addition, Panatics was one of four community steelbands who received recognition for our longstanding involvement with the Caribbean community. Congratulations Panatics!
Round of applause to the band's players for a successful evening, and thank you to all who attended and supported the band. Enjoy the slideshow and video of the band's performance! Special thanks to MCHolder Photos for photos and video footage, and Dwayne Henry and Dawn Parris for photos as well. |
Summer 2022Panatics had an action packed summer sharing sweet steelpan music across the GTA! Starting with Splash of Steel at the beginning of June, Panatics then travelled to Oshawa to perform at Club Carib of Oshawa Inc. for the return of Oshawa's Fiesta Week. For Canada Day, the band returned to Oshawa to perform by the lake for the celebrations at Lakeview Park.
The band kickstarted July with preparations for the OSA Pan Alive Showcase during Toronto's Caribbean Carnival season. For the first Pan Alive since 2019, bands learned one calypso arrangement and one 'bomb tune', an arrangement of a non-calypso song in a calypso form. Players rehearsed daily to perfect Gareth Burgess' arrangements of "Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, and "Mash Up" by Blaxx, a tribute to the soca artist's recent passing. Four weeks of hard work paid off at a successful performance on July 29th at Lamport Stadium. |
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The band also worked with a few Mas Camps this summer, the Toronto Revellers invited the band to perform at their Kiddies Last Lap. After the Grand Parade, Panatics brought pan to Square One Mall in collaboration with Suga Cayne Mas with a showcase of the band's repertoire at Holt Renfrew. To wrap up the summer, Carifest in Ajax hosted the Pan in the North showcase where Panatics performed alongside GTA steelbands and expanded the carnival celebrations to Durham Region.
Panatics would not be a band without its members, so on behalf of the band we would like to thank our players and supporters for your hard work and commitment this summer. Thank you to Andrew Jackson and Gareth Burgess for providing your musical talents to arrange music for the band. Special thanks to Suga Cayne Mas for allowing us to rehearse in your space and your collaboration with Panatics this summer. Finally, we extend our gratitude to Club Carib of Oshawa Inc., the City of Oshawa, OSA, and Holt Renfrew Square One for inviting Panatics to perform at your events this summer. We can't thank everyone enough for your continued support of the band.
Check out our photos and videos of our summer recap and stay tuned for what we have next in store!
Panatics would not be a band without its members, so on behalf of the band we would like to thank our players and supporters for your hard work and commitment this summer. Thank you to Andrew Jackson and Gareth Burgess for providing your musical talents to arrange music for the band. Special thanks to Suga Cayne Mas for allowing us to rehearse in your space and your collaboration with Panatics this summer. Finally, we extend our gratitude to Club Carib of Oshawa Inc., the City of Oshawa, OSA, and Holt Renfrew Square One for inviting Panatics to perform at your events this summer. We can't thank everyone enough for your continued support of the band.
Check out our photos and videos of our summer recap and stay tuned for what we have next in store!
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Splash of SteelThe first pan show since the pandemic! On June 4, 2022, Panatics performed alongside with Gemini Pan Groove, Pan Fantasy, and more at the Splash on Steel showcase in North York! Pictures and videos to come.
Check out our Upcoming Performances page! |
Celebrating 30 Years!
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The Panatics Steelband Network has hit the 30 year milestone on April 16, 2021! Our 30th Anniversary Committee had many plans in place for this milestone year, however, with the status of the pandemic at that time, the committee had to make a lot of adjustments midstream. The video provided was our 'pandemic celebration' to pay homage to the hard work and evolution the band has underwent over the last 30 years. Past and present members and supporters of the band gathered virtually to enjoy this video and we had a night filled with reminiscing over the last 30 years. Thank you all so much for your continued support and we look forward to celebrating with you as soon as we are able! Happy Anniversary to Panatics!
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2020 Updates
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On behalf of the Panatics Steelband Network family, we would like to send our love, prayers, and appreciation to everyone during these hard times. Special thanks to all essential workers risking their lives for their communities! We hope you all continue to stay safe and through togetherness we can overcome anything! In regards to the band, some of our upcoming events have been cancelled or postponed to ensure everyone's safety, including Pan Alive in July. Although we miss these events, we must continue to support our local communities however we can to have even greater, healthier celebrations when these events can return. Stay tuned for more updates as they come, and keep the good vibes and good music flowing through these rough times! Follow our Facebook and Instagram for updates as well. Stay home and stay safe!
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Snowflakes on Steel 2020 Highlights
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Pan Alive 2019 - Hookin' Meh Highlights
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Panatics Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser
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On July 21st, 2019, Panatics hosted its first Walk-A-Thon to fundraise money to aide our summer expenses. We had a great turnout of walkers and supports and were able to more than double our fundraising goal of $500! The event was a great success starting with an opening warm up before the 5km walk along the Rouge Hill trail along Lake Ontario. We turned up the trail walking and dancing along the route and everyone had a great time. Thanks to everyone who played a role in organizing and participant in this fundraiser! Stay tuned for more information on any upcoming events!
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Oshawa Father's Day Fiesta Parade On Sunday June 16th, Panatics performed in the Oshawa Fiesta Parade for the 45th Annual Fiesta Week! We performed renditions of "Iron Love" by Nailah Blackman, "Savannah Grass" by KES, and "Gyal Owner" by Blaxx, and had the crowds dancing and waving along with us! Thanks to everyone who performed and attended. Have a safe and happy Fiesta Week!
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Small Group Gig at Tropicana Thank you to all the players who performed at the Guyana Tea Party at Tropicana in Scarborough Saturday night! This performance was an in prompt to appearance for our annual performance at the Guyanese Last Lap in that takes place in August each year. Thanks to all who came out and hope to see you all this summer in August! To the right, see a video sneak peek of our rendition of Inside the Festival by Ultimate Rejects and below see our rendition of Full of Vibe by Voice and Marge Blackman.
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Need entertainment for an event? Want to support the band?
Call, email, or explore our website to get in touch!
ANDREW JACKSON
(647) 294-9229 |
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