The 2025 Independence National Schools Panorama, a highly anticipated steelband competition, is set to commence this evening, Saturday, October 25, at 5 p.m. at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Organized by the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission, the event will showcase the talents of 15 school bands, including six from primary schools and nine from secondary schools, under the theme “Solid, Stable, Soaring.” The evening will begin with an opening performance by DJ Ace, followed by hosting by Steve “Ibis” Freeland and musical interludes by DJ Sparks. Primary school participants include Bendals Primary, T.N. Kirnon Primary, Sunnyside Tutorial, Villa Primary, Nevis Street (Willikies), and Greenbay Primary, performing popular soca hits such as “Swimming Engine” by Burning Flames and “Don’t Go” by Claudette Peters. The secondary division features St. Anthony Secondary, St. Joseph’s Academy, Ottos Comprehensive, All Saints Secondary, Irene B. Williams, Clare Hall Secondary, Christ the King High, Princess Margaret, Antigua Grammar, and Sir Novelle Richards Academy, with performances ranging from Claudette Peters’ “Out Deh” to Burning Flames’ “Stampede.” The event will conclude with judges’ decisions and award presentations for both categories. Admission is priced at $10 for children and $20 for adults.