Pellau Magazine

In 2013, Island People presents Re-Humanize- a concept realised in 2012 when creative minds associated with the band took note of the high levels of enjoyment among their masqueraders. ” We had masqueraders hugging each other by the end of the night on Carnival Tuesday and they didn’t know each other before. Our masqueraders were rolling on the ground when Fay-Ann’s song played and they were really having a great time. Our masqueraders are known for that,” said Greaves in a chat with us. He said the team, noticing the impersonal social trend that has taken the world and T&T by storm, as a result of the proliferation of social media tools like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, decided to make 2013 a bit different. ” We’re going to be focusing on customer service a lot so you’ll find our Island People representatives calling masqueraders when they sign up and welcoming them. These reps will then offer a personal level of service to these masqueraders with the aim of building solid relationships with them,” said Greaves.

Island People’s costumes were all manufactured locally, according to Greaves who said they had quite a challenge where that was concerned. He said while the band was yet to put price tags to their 10 sections, they were making every attempt to keep the prices in range with previous years.

Island People’s official band launch takes place on Saturday at the Queen’s Park Oval. They’re calling it a Band Launch Party, according to Greaves and with the ReHumanize theme in mind, they’re looking forward to all patrons coming out with coolers allowed before 10pm ( no glass bottles allowed), to indulge in the enjoyment and splendour of what they promise will be a real carnival vibe.

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