First Citizens renews sponsorship of Supernovas

Supporting indigenous cultural art forms continue to play a pivotal role within the group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR ) pillars and it is for this reason, in addition to their sound leadership and dedication that First Citizens did not hesitate to renew the agreement for a second term.

Such an investment is deemed wise as it assists in the development of the next generation of pannists, while ensuring the posterity of the national instrument, the bank said in a media release.

Supernovas was formed in 2010 by members of Surrey Village, Lopinot community under the leadership of Amrit Samaroo, son of the late arranger Dr Jit Samaroo. Supernovas is one of the rising stars in the pan world.

In the National Panorama Small Band Category the band placed second in its debut in 2012, third in 2013, first in 2014 and second in 2015. In 2016 Supernovas played in the Large Band Category final, placing second to Desperadoes.

The band continues to perform to rave reviews across TT with some 20 performances outside of Carnival.

First Citizens Supernovas will play at position 10 in the National Panorama semi-final at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain on Sunday At last Thursday’s prelims the group’s chairman, executive and senior management were on hand to witness the performance in Lopinot. The bank said it wishes the band all the best for Carnival 2017.