IsisMas Unveils 2013 Costumes

IsisMas launched their 2013 Presentation “COUTURE…wee papa” on the 22nd March 2013 @ Metroplis in Wembley.

Theme 

IsisMas 2013 theme 'COUTURE…wee papa ' celebrates high fashion and quality design; the breaking of all the rules, setting trends, perpetuating confidence. The untapped and untamed source of ingenuity and continuous reinvention, that occurs every year. 

It began with your wisdom..."every mistake is a fashion". It’s now hard coded in our DNA, it’s programmed in our instincts, the natural flare, the ability to conjure up flamboyance, genius with colours and detail. And the cuts, the lines and the suave, all find their place in harmony on the day. You made carnival an exotic lifestyle …social and confident, passionate and exciting.  Source IsisMas

IsisMas out did them selves this year, I especially love their video introduction  presentation.

IsisMas Showcased 7 Costumed Sections and 1 Fun mas/ T-shirt section.

Each Pretty Mass Section has a Front line and a back line / Standard section. Although No back line headpieces were shown on the website, I assumed it will be uploaded soon.

There are also  2 Youth Costumes : Premier and HE

My Favourites : Roachas, i love that deep purple ,draping material around the bra bit and the large front-line headpiece.

Overall Thoughts: Although Coco doesn't seem to much of a pretty mass costume because of the addition of the Leggings, I can see this section being very popular with the ladies as the leggings 1) can hide a multitude of sins 2) the weather in UK is so unpredictable, that this will give an instant warmth. 

The use of excess material for draping and tying gives the other sections the illusion of more coverage, and that is something most UK Masqueraders look for .. I Must say IsisMas has started the 2013 UK Carnival Season off with a Bang!!!!

You can get More Details of Prices HERE 

COCO

PREMIERE 

HE

AZARRO

ROCHAS 

URBAN

LA ROUCHE

FUN'ISTA

These last 2 picture are from the Launch Courtesy Trinis in london

what are your thoughts?? 

Funatiks Costume Launch

You all may have remembered from my post back in November last year when I mentioned a new band to join the 2013  Notting Hill Carnival List.... if you cant remember check HERE :)

Well Funatiks (the new band)  is set to launch their 2013 Costumes @ the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury on Saturday 20th April 2013.

This is set to be an an amazing show: Buffet Dinner, Comedy Show ,Costume Presentation and an after Party, with Performances from Ronnie McIntosh (Trinidad), Scrappy, Trini Boi Joocie and Felicity Ethnic (All 3 UK) and non other than Mr. Martin J Dj'ing with DJ Tate and DJ Bliss. Not one to miss.

You can purchase either tickets for the Dinner and comedy show  and for the after party and costume show separate if you wish

Details: Ticket info 

              Website

Upcoming UK Mas Band Launches for APRIL 2013

APRIL 2013 list of upcoming UK Mas Band Launches

Note: Listed in order of date

BURROKEETS MAS BAND - 2013 Costume Launch @ Rich Mix east London 1st APRIL 2013
Website and events page - Burrokeets

FLAZS MAS BAND - 2013 Costume launch @ Excelsior Nightclub 6th APRIL 2013
Events Page : Facebook
More Details - Website

M2K - 2013 Collection @ The Athene Place  6th APRIL 2013

Event & Website : M2K 

UCOM (United Colours of Mas) - 2013 Carnival Presentation @  Abacus Nightclub 6th APRIL 2013

Event Details : Facebook

Ticket Details : Eventbrite

Website : UCOM  (under construction)

TRINI POSSE UK - Costume Presentation 2013 @ The Sterling Bar 20th APRIL 2013

Event Details : Facebook

Ticket Details : Eventbrite

Website : Trini Posse UK

NEW BAND!!!!! FUNATIK MASS BAND : launches @ Holiday Inn Bloomsbury 20th APRIL 2013. Their 2013 presentation is designed by the ever famous Trinidad's Ronnie and Caro

Website: Funatik

LAGNIAPPE : launches @ The Southern Belle 21st APRIL 2013 'Caribbean Gems'

Website: Lagniappe

Upcoming UK Mas Band Launches for MARCH 2013

Here is a list of  upcoming UK Carnival Mas Band Launches for  MARCH 2013 

Note: listed in order of date

ISIS MAS - 2013 Costume Reveal @ Metroplis in Wembley 22nd March

Events Page - Facebook

More details - Website 

BAJAN REVELLERS - 2013 Costume reveal @ Euphoriom Nightclub the 23rd March
Events Page -  Facebook
Promo Page -  Tickets

RELEASE D RIDDIM - 2013 Band Launch 28th March 2013 @ The Vox In Vauxhall

Events Page -  Website
Promo Page -  Facebook

 (will add more as they announce)

Berlin Carnival Mas bands 2013

Last year I had a Blast in Berlin, it was non stop partying from the Friday - Monday. Now its almost time again to Relive that Berlin Carnival Experience :) #excited

I played with Carnival Fever 'City of Angles' for 2012 This year Carnival Fever One of Berlin's Top Mas Band is Launching their 2013 Costumes 08.03.13 ...So if you are in Berlin why not spend your Friday evening wining to some sweet Soca and viewing their costumes

There are 4 Sections 
1) 'SPARKLE' by mas with a difference
2) 'UNTAMED' by blessed costumes    
3) 'JAB JAB ' jab jab posse                   
4) T-shirt sections                                  

Contact: info@mwdcarnival.com

 Contact: jabjabposse@hotmail.de

Contact: blessedcostumes@carnivalfever.de

  Contact: Carnival fever

Launch Flyer

 Carnival Fever Website , Facebook,

Local Soca Artists - 'Soca Divettes'

I have always supported UK Soca Artists and I always try and encourage others to do the same, so let me introduce to you all the 'Soca Divettes'  

I was delighted when recently informed that group called 'The Divettes' or 'Soca Divettes' as a few may probably know them by, are due to release their NEW SINGLE - Soca Jumbie in a few weeks. I have had the opportunity to listen to the single and they definitely have a catchy,groovy soca hit on their hands .I can honestly see myself  chipping to this song while covered in chocolate for UK J'ouvert ...lol lol 

About The group :
The Soca Divettes, is a dynamic London based vocal trio who have been making their mark on the Live UK SOCA scene over the past 9 years or so, delighting audiences and performers who attend and take part in the annual London Calypso Tent. The Divettes are about to embark on the release of their brand new single 'Soca Jumbie' a hot n spicy, soulful n fiery track that's set to rock the international dance floors & carnivals alike.

Event:
The Divettes will be holding a launch event on Friday 15th March 2013 in London to promote their new single. So please go out and support them  (see flyer below or visit their facebook page for more info)

PLEASE NOTE :  the venue has a limited capacity and they anticipate that it will be quickly filled due to it being a free event, so please arrive as early as possible to avoid not gaining entry due to maximum venue capacity being reached.  Live entertainment will commence at 9pm. 

Contact info:
Visit: www.facebook.com/socadivettes
Follow on www.twitter.com/socadivettes or @socadivettes

Reading Carnival 2013 CANCELLATION!!!!!!

2013 CARNIVAL CANCELLATION STATEMENT

The New Committee of the Reading Community Carnival, would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the participants and attendees of the 2012 35th Anniversary Carnival event, for making the day a great success. We have been encouraged by the larger crowd in attendance and the positive feedback we have received, that our efforts and vision for what the event should be are working towards the community’s expectations. These changes, however, do come at a cost.

After careful consideration and consultation meetings with relevant parties, we have reluctantly made the difficult decision to cancel the forthcoming carnival for this year 2013. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused those who have planned to participate. This decision has been made as a result of the rising costs incurred by the event and the lack of funding that is available to us in the current year. Reading Carnival has experienced a reduction in the amount of investment available to it in previous years. The new committee is now tasked with planning new projects to increase the financial viability of the next event, as well as renewing positive links with the wider community. This will take an additional amount of time to achieve, for what is a small voluntary organisation. The committee will also be working towards ensuring there is sufficient funding to sustain activities in the years to come. 

We have formed strong links and will continue to work closely with Reading Borough Council departments, Thames Valley Police, Reading Buses and other agencies, in order to improve our event. All of these agencies have offered their generous support to the event over the years and are committed to continuing to do so in the future. We would like to ask our community to also offer us their continued support in this transition period, and to our planned projects and Carnival events. 

If you would like to take part in helping us make Carnival 2014 and all future events bigger and brighter, please contact us at any of the address below. We look forward to working with our community in the future.
Please follow us on all social media for regular updates of events, and other information:

Reading Carnival, 35-39 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PS

email: info@readingcarnival.org.uk

Tel: 07572 405026

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