By Danielle Renee Stedman
FRIDAY , OCTOBER 7 , 2016 AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE SUN SENTINEL BB9
The Big & Strong “ One Island ” Band aims to regain
1st Place at Miami Broward Carnival 2016
The leader of the Big & Strong One Island band , Rolando Jarvis , is ready to reclaim the title as frontrunner of the 2016 Miami Broward Carnival . As the winner of the 2015 “ Best Band ” title , the pressure is mounting to recreate all of the extraordinary elements that landed his band in the winner ’ s circle last year . Early planning was a key ingredient to last year ’ s success and this year is no different . According to Jarvis , the band will attribute their success to an increased production team of masqueraders and organizers who come from all over the continent . This year ’ s execution of the “ Mythical Menagerie ” portrayal will be no small feat and with the recruitment of over 13 costume designers , the visual aesthetic of the band will be sure to impress their large and ever growing following . The examination of Greek mythology served as the muse for this year ’ s portrayal and a variety of best known creatures like
Pegasus , Sphinx and Dragon warrior will be unveiled during carnival . Setting themselves apart from their competition , the band took to promoting this year ’ s band launch to the web , which is proving to expand their overall appeal and notoriety amongst Carnival participants and community . The Brooklyn , New York based band has managed to cross promote in Caribbean-American communities in the States and Canada and has even pulled off one of the largest band launches of the carnival season . With only a few costumes left , the band is preparing to have a completely sold out section by the time Sunday , October 9th rolls around . The aspiration for victory is brewing amongst the Big & Strong One Island band and all of its competitors . For more info on Big & Strong One Island band , visit http :// www . oneislandband . com .
Cover image : 2015 Big and Strong Front Line Costume Presentation .
PARADE OF BANDS
Masquerade Bands and Presentations :
1 . Bajan Fuh Evah - “ Evolution " Celebrating 50 Years of Independence
2 . Big & Strong Inc ./ One Island Band - Mythical Menagerie ( Unleash your Imagination ) 3 . Break Awae Kru - Warriors of the Motherland 4 . Carnival Republic - Venom 5 . D-Junction Mas - A Tribute to Royalty 6 . Euphoria Production - The
Warrior Within 7 . Fun Generation - Kolors Unleashed 8 . Freaks Mas - Flutter 9 . Fusion Mas , Inc . - Poseidon ’ s Garden 10 . Generation X - Erotica 11 . Island Gems LLC - Happiness of Life !! 12 . Jamborii Mas LLC - League of
Conquerors 13 . Major Players Inc . - Magic of the Sea 14 . Mascots International LLC - The Last 20 - Do You Remember When 15 . Natural Disasters Inc . - Emergence 16 . Party Room Squad - Rare 17 . Revel Nation Carnival - Realm of Dragons 18 . Ti Chapo - Celebration 19 . Wassi Ones - House of Wassi
SteelBands Participating in Panorama Competition :
1 . Pantastik Steel Orchestra ( 2016 Panorama Winners ) 2 . Lauderhill Steel Ensemble Inc . 3 . Karibbean Knights Steel Orchestra 4 . Melo Groove Steel Orchestra 5 . Resurrection Steel Orchestra
6 . New Generation Branches Steel Orchestra 7 . Sticks ’ n Tones Steel 8 . Tamboo Bamboo Steel
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