CALLS have been made for the disqualification of TTEC New East Side Dimension following the December 20 Panorama small conventional band semifinal, after the Tobago-based steelband was unable to perform in its drawn position of number five.

The band eventually performed in position number 19 after experiencing significant travel and accommodation challenges, arranger Kersh Ramsey told Newsday on December 21.

The decision sparked public outcry, with pan enthusiasts citing precedent. Valley Harps was previously disqualified from the medium band semifinals for failing to perform in its drawn position due to technical difficulties, while NLCB Fonclaire suffered a similar fate in a Panorama final after its instruments did not reach the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, in time for a number-one performance slot.