March 3, 2025 – After a 20-year wait, Republic Bank Exodus has been crowned the 2025 National Panorama Large Band champion. The Tunapuna-based band delivered a powerful performance on Saturday at the Queen’s Park Savannah, scoring 288 points with its arrangement of Aaron “Voice” St Louis’ “Too Own Way.” The victory edged out Renegades, which earned 285 points for its rendition of Machel Montano’s “Bet Meh.” Renegades, arranged by Tobago’s Duvone Stewart, was hoping for a hat trick after winning the competition for the two previous years.
Heritage Petroleum Skiffle Steel Orchestra of San Fernando secured third place with “Retro,” while First Citizens Supernovas finished fourth with “Cocoa Tea.” Tobago’s RBC Redemption Sound Setters and Shell Invaders shared ninth place with 277 points, performing “Flag Woman” and “Blessing” respectively.
