PARTY PLANNER‘06

Caribbean Brass Festival

that every performance goes all with lots of surprises and even more of hi friends from the Soca fraternity

Usual Venue: MOBS 2, Chaguaramas

Date: Saturday before Carnival week west coast all the way until 11:00 the following morning. In addition to great music from several top Soca acts, you witness a remarkable sunrise over the city of Port of Spain and the Gulf of Paria. At breakfast time, enjoy a real Trini breakfast, which includes items like Bake & Shark, Doubles, Corn Soup and other tasty delicacies. It’s a wonderful way to stay up all night! Note however, get your tickets early–prices go up almost on a weekly basis.

Usual Venue: MOBS 2, Chaguaramas

Date: Carnival Saturday

There is no Carnival without Brass! This event, the largest Soca festival in the world, is the epitome of Carnival. This hyped event features on average 15 Soca bands and 25 of the Caribbean’s top Soca acts. “Brass” as it is popularly known was started in 1989 and has grown into a jamboree of 25,000 screaming and jumping flag bearing fans. A word to the wise: this event is not for the un-initiated. Be prepared to jump and wave and ‘misbehave’ non-stop for hours in frenetic and wild abandon.

Usual Venue: PS A Grounds, Port of Spain

Date: Saturday before Carnival week

Alternative Concept

All over the Caribbean, and in many parts of the world, the name Machel Montano is synonymous with hyped, entertaining live performances. The Prince of Soca, as he is sometimes called is indeed one of the season’s headliners with a dedicated following patrons party at one of the most enchanting hillside venues on Trinidad’s much so that it has been replicated in Carnivals around the world. Ensure that you are cutting in your trendy white outfit so that you can ‘glow ’ under the UV lights put up at this fete. Dance to great music usually featuring band from one of the neighbouring Caribbean islands, alongside some top Trinidad and Tobago acts.

Usual Venue: MOBS 2, Chaguaramas where, for one price, patrons can eat and drink as much as they can. Although many years later this concept has become extremely popular among other schools and institutions, UWI Fete remains one of the most sought after with tickets selling out even before they hit the streets. Proceeds from this fete go to the UWI Endowment Fund and is used to benefit the students at the University

Usual Venue: Principal’s office grounds

Date: January 22

Lara Fete

girls night out, 1000 ladies must enter before the first man can walk into the promised land. Needless to say, it’s ladies galore! And to crown it off, the acts of the night include all the top female Soca stars such as Destra Garcia, Denise Belfon, Michelle Sylvester, and more.

Usual Venue: Queen’s Hall Car Park, St. Ann’s, Port of Spain

To all cricket fans Brian Lara is King. The world record-holding batsman, dubbed as the Prince of Port- of Spain, hosts an All-Inclusive party every Carnival Sunday, laden with great music, excellent food, premium bar, a superb view of Port of Spain and of course a star-studded guest list. This is a great way to get ready for the reign of the Merry Monarch over the two days following.

Usual Venue: Brian Lara’s Residence, St. Clair

Date: Carnival Sunday

In Fetes:

Mad Hatters

University students come out to move to Soca and jump to the performances of every big Soca entertainer and Soca band. There’s no water in this one, but you’re sure to leave wet

UWI Fete

The University of the West Indies Guild of Graduates was the first educational institution to come up with the concept of an All-Inclusive party

DO have your tickets or entrance money with you, but ensure that they are safely tucked away DO walk with a waving implement (rag, handkerchief, flag, etc) to have something in hand when the band calls to put your flag in the air DO walk with “vex money ” extra money – for a taxi to get back home or to your hotel. DO have a cell phone with you at all times, or a local phone card in case of emergency

Wear your hat and win cash for the wildest, craziest cap or headgear!

Usual Venue: MOBS 2, Chaguaramas

Date: Carnival Wednesday

DO carry a condom just in case. DO make firm transportation arrangements prior to going to the fete. triniscene.com

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