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Sunday, 21 April 2013

New Band!!!! FUNATIK Unveils their 2013 Costumes

Funatik the new band on the road for 2013  launched their 2013 NHC presentation on the 20th April  @ The Holiday Inn in Bloomsbury
Their 2013 Theme : 'Initium Novum'  ; Latin for New Beginning  and boasting 4 sections :

For pictures from the launch see Here 
For more details on their costumes see Facebook and Website 

Photo taken from Funatiks

Caribbean Dawn - Front-line

Male
 Regular

Crazy Evolution - Front-line

Male

Regular 

D Party Start - Front-line 

Male

Regular


Fantasy Reincarnation - Front-line


Regular


My Favourite : Has to be Crazy Evolution. I absolutely love the use of  the fabric and the draping design of the regular section,ohhh and the 'crazy' mix of colours are equally vibrant and colourful, yet not overdone.

Overall Thoughts:  This is a fantastic presentation from the new band on the block Funatik, Ronnie and Caro really did a great job for them. As I have mentioned in previous posts 2013 has all ready proved to be a great year , as every mas band so far as stepped up their design game and produced costumes on par with the likes of big Bands From Trinidad.
Yes Yes a few bands may have had a little design or production help from some Trinidad designer and Mas Makers, but they didn't hold back at all with their creativity or quality for a Non Trinidad Carnival Band.

Side Note!!!!!! just want to welcome Funatik to NHC and from the looks of their fantastic designs this will be a rewarding carnival season for them :)
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Monday, 25 March 2013

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




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Monday, 18 March 2013

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



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Thursday, 1 November 2012

New Band for 2013

The UK Carnival Mass band list is an ever increasing one, as we seem to have many new bands popping up every so often to join in the Nottinghill Hill Madness that is 'Carnival'.

So far for 2012 we had  Euphoria Mass band join the bandwagon, now we have for 2013 The 'FUNATIKS' lead by Martin J and crew.

What is known, is that Martin J is the Mastermind behind this new band, with a team of experienced musical and Carnival minds. Their aim is to bring a total Caribbean experience to all their Masqueraders.
Their 2013 costume although not yet revealed will be designed by the likes of Ronnie and Caro from Trinidad. So with that you can expect great things from this band.

The Funatiks will be launching there band, (no costumes, just introducing themselves to the UK world) as well as celebrate Martin J and Sharon's Birthday.

INFO : Saturday 3rd November 2012 @ Agenda 

 updated with Photos
Photos from the launch of Funatik , pictures taken from Trinis in London




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Nottinghill Carnival

Notting Carnival is one of Europe's Biggest Street festival and is always celebrated on the August Bank Holiday where every year the streets of West London come alive, with the sounds and smells of Europe’s biggest street festival. Twenty miles of vibrant colorful costumes surround over 40 static sound systems, hundreds of Caribbean food stalls,over 40,000 volunteers and over 1 million Notting Hill carnival revellers.

The Notting Hill Carnival usually gets under way on the Saturday with the steel band competition. Sunday is Kids’ Day. On the Bank Holiday Monday, the main parade takes place. It generally begins on Great Western Road, then winds its way along Chepstow Road, on to Westbourne Grove, and then Ladbroke Grove. In the evening, the floats leave the streets in procession, and people carry continue partying at the many Notting Hill Carnival after parties.