SPICE REGISTRATION INFO

SPICE'S SPICY ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcing...

Spice Carnival Band Launch 2013

Hey Spicequeraders,

Carnival 2012 was an amazing experience for us at Spice and based on your feedback we know you had a great time too!

From the entire team, we say "thank you" to every one of you for making it a success and an extra special thank you to our masqueraders who have supported us in the past four years.

You guys have made each year special to us and have helped to create memories that are going to last a lifeime.

With another great season under our belts we take great pleasure in being able to officially welcome you all to the beginning of Spice Carnival 2013!!!

Get your dancing shoes ready cause its that time of year again!!!

Spice Carnival will be unveiling our 2K13 presentation 'Let's Dance' and celebrating five years of carnival excellence with you on July 14 @ Pier 1 featuring Kes the Band!

So Come see some of our most gorgeous costumes ever and celebrate our 5th anniversary with us, and dont forget to wear white and bring your coolers!

Get your limited early bird tickets only from committee members

Limited Advance Tickets start at $225

TICKET OUTLETS:

Woodford Cafe - Chaguanas and Port of Spain
Off Rodeo - Grand Bazaar

Caribbean Jewelers - Gulf City & Trincity Malls
Mystique - Trincity Mall

All Spice Committee Members

SPICE LET'S DANCE HOTLINE - (868) 222-0475

See y'all on the dance floor!!!

Best Regards,

The Spice Team

SPICE's BAND LAUNCH!

Hey Spicequeraders, get your dancing shoes ready cause launch time is near!!!....Spice Carnival will be unveiling our C2K13 presentation 'Let's Dance' and celebrating five years of Carnival excellence with you on July 14 @ Pier 1...so mark your calendar, book your flight, dust off your boots and stay tuned for more details....you ready to DANCE!?



Like David Bowie said, 'let's put on our red shoes and dance the blues'.  I'm excited for Spice and can not wait to see what they have in store for their masqueraders. I'm hoping its true to theme, isn't over the top and they leave out the wings. Sorry, we're all winged out.

SPICE'S FINAL HINT

SPICE said:


So this is our final hint to our C2K13 presentation, we see that you may have gotten part right but there is definitely a twist!!

Sorry to say, but after all these 'hints' I'm just not interested anymore.

BUT FASSNESS GO KILL ME SMH

SPICE'S LAST TEASER

As if we didn't already know that 4 was next.........I think I'm over it now.

Anyway, this is what SPICE had to say: 

Figured out the theme yet!?...We're one step closer...

LAST TEASER FROM SPICE

Who's ready for another hint!?...I'm sure most of you have guess it already, but here it goes...

They couldn't be any more wrong because like usual, I'm in a complete state of confusion lol

SPICE, THE AFTERMATH

I in good faith can not give a review on something that I haven't personally witnessed because that would be heresay but from the pictures that I HAVE seen, the review of SPICE's costumes/ band launch seemed to be most accurate, straight forward and most importantly TRUTHFUL was that of Saucy.  The link is below.

What I can say is that although Triniscene advertised to have live stream from 10pm last night, the feed was not available until after midnight. It didn't really matter though because the costumes didn't go on display until after 1:30am. The conversation between awaiting spectators was flowing and rel mouths wash on SPICE to include my favorite, that 'SPICE cant afford to make no costumes for next year because they still payin' the Chinese for costumes they didn't sell from this year'! OMG!!!!

SPICEqueraders, don't get your underwear in a bunch, all the bands get pong last night, even my favorite ISLANDpeople it was all in good fun.  Bored caribbean people will always have a time at any ones expense.  

Here is the link for Saucy's pictures of SPICE's band launch

HERE

And her critique/review on SPICE's band launch is 

HERE

SPICE BAND LAUNCH LIVE

Let the wars of beads, feathers, bling and bikinis BEGIN!!!!!

Well today (for me) starts the official 2012 band launch season and I'm so antsy I just don't know what to do with myself!!!!  For those of you who DON'T know, the place to view the live feed is on Triniscene's website HERE and none other than Saucy of Trinidad Carnival Diary will be all over it! You name it, questions, comments, concerns, names of designers, description of costumes, she'll have it. See you there!  

SPICE BAND LAUNCH INFO

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR:

Spice Carnival presents our 2012 Presentation

THE NEW WORLD

Saturday 9th July, 2011

Westside, Trinidad.
...
THIS IS A COOLER EVENT. YOU MUST WEAR WHITE!

Tickets on sale at Spice Mas Camp and Spice committee members from 

Friday 10th June.

Mas Camp Hours
Monday-Friday: 12pm -4pm
Saturday: 12pm-4pm

Ticket Hotline: 222-0475 or Basil 360-0730

Ltd. Advance $160.

Secured parking available.

Check us on facebook for more info and dont forget to follow us on Twitter. @SpiceCarnival

Are you a registered Spicequerader? 

Get your masquerader/early bird tickets at the Mascamp $150.00.

SPICE MODEL CASTING

SPICE Model Casting

Sat 28th May 3 - 7

Trinidad Hilton

Ladies - Swimsuits and 4" heels

Guys - short pants only

SPICE'S CARNIVAL 2012 TEASER

I've been holding onto this since the beginning of April because I didn't want to seem like a hater because I think all ah John Public knows that I'm an ISLANDpeople Mas fan.  But with all the teasers coming out now, I think I can safely ask doesn't this teaser have a worldly, Shades of the Universe-y or even a Heaven on Earth-ly kinda feel to it? I was completely sold on SPICE's presentation of The Missing Ingredient for 2009 and thought their 2010 presentation of the SPICE route was ALRIGHT and I was lost with 2011's 'Signature Collection'. I just hope that this journey begins with some wonderful sections and they bring it cause from what I'm hearing, BLISS, ISLANDpeople, TRIBE and YUMA READY TA BRING IT!

COMPLAINTS OF THE MASQUERADERS

I have been attentively viewing the facebook pages of BLISS, ISLANDpeople, Spice, TRIBE and YUMA and people on the whole are not completely pleased with ANY of the bands.  I don't know exactly whats going on this year but I think the complaints are coming in just as much as the praises.  No one has been immune from it.

BLISS and TRIBE - BLISS just like TRIBE have had promises made to masqueraders that were broken but I must say are being handled accordingly.  Things were to be ready for pickup on the day of collection yet they are instructing their masqueraders to come back on another said day and better yet, offering delivery of the items.  The masqueraders of these bands are just more subtle with their sh*t and are handled wisely and cautiously as these bands BOTH know the repercussions of negative publicity of bad customer service. An how dare anyone talk badly about TRIBE or its "offspring"?  Especially rumoring TRIBE to be the best of the best of carnival bands, they feel almost gaged by the loyalty toward their band.

SPICE - Spice masqueraders have complaints on the 'fluff' of their feathers, they saying that the feathers lookin' dead, the amounts of bling, (the lack of it) and falling off, the height of some of the headpieces not being up to their expected standard, glue remanence on costumes and head pieces, colors of costumes that differ from the prototype and others being completely different.

YUMA - Had the same problems in addition to the crazy size variations. Saucy's blog has actual pictures of what looks to be like mite eaten feathers. WOW! People are complaining about bra sizes being waaaaaaaaay too big and looking like granny bras and panties being made too small.  The sizing is completely off from what I can see (and read).  Bra sizes being too big can be fixed.  I'm sure there are ways to adjust it but panties that are too small?  I don't know how they're going to work with that and that seems to be going on across the board.  Although thankful to get their Monday wear on time, the tees are really big while the shorts are like two sizes too small.  It seems as though these sizes were ordered across the board and people are not happy.

ISLANDpeople - About my beloved band.  They are not exempt form the back lashings.  People are, lets be real, pissed off with ISLANDpeople and its not because of the costumes being made poorly, no fast collection, bad customer service or no accessories. These things were surprisingly on target for the most part. People are however ready to kill because they're goodie bags which are usually THE BOMB, (with the exception of last year, it seemed just mediocre) are not ready.  When people came in on Monday to collect their costumes, they were advised to come in on Tueday as their goodie bags (which includes their Monday wear) would not be ready until the following day.  The following day, Tuesday, people were told that they would DEFINITELY be ready for pickup on Wednesday.  Today is Thursday and people have yet to collect their goodie bags and Monday wear from IP.  I've gotten word that they will now be ready 'again' on Friday 'for sure'.  I dont know how that will eventually turn out because, not only do people have to collect their costumes on Friday but the entire band will be returning for their goodie bags and Monday wear as well.  I imagine that IP go be a HOT mess come Friday. People go be line up dey from jouvert. SMH. I'm just ever too happy that THIS is the year I didn't play mas because I too would have been pissed off!



***I DONT CARE WHAT NOBODY SAY, ISLANDpeople have the best vibes, pretty costumes and bess jewelry.  I'm missing out this year by force but will be there next year and the year after that *please God.  Everyone can not be pleased and there are those who will ALWAYS find something to complain about.  It's all HAND MADE people!!! Whether hand made in Trinidad or China HAND MADE none the less!!!  That means you have to leave room for human error!  Give not only ISLANDpeople but TRIBE, BLISS, SPICE and YUMA a blasted chance. DAMM!!  Enough is enough, I understand that people money spen' on this but your money is not only spent on the costuming. DJ's have to be paid, generators have to be purchased or rented, trucks have to be built, sufficient liquor has to purchased (which is where MOST of your money goes by the way).  Come on, stop making this entire carnival about bickering and complaining, its a festive time and it is stressful for all behind the scenes.  Either you like it or you don't.  If you do yet have issue with the band, send suggestive emails.  They will not only respond but try to do something about it.  If you don't, jump ship, it have REL bands to play with and this year alone has proven that new bands are emerging each and every day.  


**sorry, I had to get that one out.

PROBLEMS WITH COSTUME COLLECTIONS

I'm not in Trinidad *sobbing right now* to see for myself what is going on so I have to rely on THE SAUCE!

People seem not at all happy with costume collection with YUMA! What a surprise!  For some reason, I thought that everything (thus far) with YUMA was on point (excepting their website taking down their costume visuals to advertise their Neon fete an distribution schedule).  They have been actively communicating with their masqueraders and 'fans' via facebook and I thought because of this open communication, things would have gone smoothly.  I was wrong.

Evidently, there is a problem with some of the costumes not looking like the prototype, dead feathers, traces of glue all over headpieces and jewelry not only falling off by the time masqueraders make it to their car but UPON COLLECTION! One of the HUGE problem was with the section ORION. Something about it not looking  ANYTHING like what it was supposed to look like.  I think the bra was changed completely as well as the coloring.  On their FACEBOOK PAGE, there are A LOT of unhappy campers publicly commenting their disgust, while others are just trying to sell/swap out their costumes (in part or whole).  There are the few that are just IN LOVE with their costumes but they seem to be the minority. I dont want to say that ALL masqueraders are dissatisfied, its just you always usually hear the bad and there is no other way to voice their opinion like the other bands do.  They only have that facebook page.

As for BLISS, ISLANDpeople, SPICE and TRIBE I haven't heard anything too too bad.  Nothing out of the ordinary.  I did hear that ISLANDpeople did tell their people on Monday that their goodie bags AND Monday wear/gear would not be available for pickup until Wednesday.  *On a good note, they have been personally advising people of this via telephone, giving people a chance to not come down to the mascamp and waste their time. Two thumbs up for them! Customer service at its best for ISLANDpeople for 2010 and 2011.

DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE IS UP

SPICE HAS THEIR DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE POSTED

HMMMM WHEN DO YOU PICKUP?

IN THE MAS WORLD

It is rumored that people shopping already for carnival 2012!  That is some planning for your ass.  Sorry for the language but OMG!!! It have most bands well struggling to get some SECTIONS sold out,  this entire BAND sold out for 2011 and are not looking but SHOPPING for their materials for Carnival 2012!!!!!! WOI!!! I have a really good idea which band it is but I can't really say and not because I have been sworn to secrecy or anything but because I just plain don't know for sure.  It is killing me.  I got this news from the blog of the one I call the carnival Goddess Saucy! (we all know that is in just fun because there is no other than the Almighty God for me).  But could you just imagine.

Talking about Carnival 2012, whats REALLY good with T&T Carnival 2011?  I am not hearing from anyone lately.  I am not hearing from my 1st love ISLANDpeople Mas.  It's like they too busy working on costumes, NOT!(cause we ALL know costumes are no longer made in Trinidad but China).  Could  it be that they are thinking up new ways to lure registrations?  I don't know how many people were willing to trade in wearing a costume on the roads of Port Of Spain for their bedroom lingerie.  I love IP, but I feel a line has been crossed.  Especially with the Meteor Burst.

TRIBE and BLISS are not saying too much of anything either.  Why is that? We know they done SELLOUT yeah, yeah, yeah (for half the band to be resold on FINE AH BAN or Carnival Junction). Then again, maybe not, they have realized what has been going on and changed their registration AND collection process.  So I don't know.

Then there is SPICE who started out big and strong. Yuh couldn't PAY SPICE to shut up but like something silence them.  Maybe the overpriced costumes that are/were 'in my opinion' were waaaaaaay overdone.  The Signature Collection was pretty but just too 'nuff' for me.

Maybe its too early to be hearing anything, I mean, Carnival Monday is approximately 4 months away.  The impatience is just starting to kick in I guess!

SPICE, THE TRINIDAD HILTON & REGISTRATION

Hey DCARNIVALBABY,

We at Spice Carnival Band are delighted to offer to you, our masquerader, once again, a very special offer from The Trinidad Hilton for Carnival 2011.
For those overseas or local masqueraders who wish to stay at the Hilton, there is a special discount on room rates.
Masqueraders who have registered are required to present their Spice ID/Receipt in order to take advantage of the special which is 25% off the best available rate. The code to be used is SPICE RATE CODE 'P6'. THE following terms and conditions will apply:

1. 4 nights minimum stay from Saturday 5th March 2011
2. Full payment for room and taxes with credit card is required on booking
3. Cancellation policy is 28 days prior to arrival.

Please note that cancellation does not apply to costumes. The Trinidad Hilton number is 624-3222 ext 6011/41 or e- mailreservations.trinidad@hilton.com.

If there are any further inquires you may call our showroom at
868-222-0475
868-622-8793
305-914-7593
or e-mail us at info@spicecarnivalband.com

WOW! 

This was in my inbox the other night and I just thought that it was odd because: 

1. I have never ONE day played in the carnival band Spice
2. I am only on Spice's mailing list to be updated on their current events
3. The band is rumored to be 'SOLD OUT', so why this desperate attempt to gain registrations?

I'm just saying.  
For those of you who ARE playing is Spice, take advantage, if the Hilton is your intended stay or works out better for you financially.  I, however, am kind of disgusted this year and am still on the fence on even GOING, yes, DCARNIVALBABY may not be even GOING to Trinidad for carnival 2011! Even WITH the return of the stage.  There are just some things I have to put my foot down on, like no intriguing costumes or having played in EVERYTHING already.  *sighs*

DOUBLE BAND LAUNCH!!!!

Well, the wait is STILL not over, later today is the band launch of not one but TWO long awaited bands. The newby band Y.U.M.A. (that I myself am DYING to see) and Spice! YUMA came up with the ZODEAK (ZODIAC) and Spice has Season 3.....The Signature Collection. I don't know about you but I am excited!!!!

I for one am Pisces and have all kinds of visuals of how this wild yet loving and sensitive sign will unfold within the YUMA ZODEAK! I'm seeing that the minds of these designers have been busted open this year and EVERYONE is thinking 'outside of the box'. Can you imagine what YOUR ZODEAK sign will portray? As for Spice and their Signature Collection, I have honestly never been disappointed by the look of the costumes coming from Spice and if I didn't already have a band of choice, would have probably played in a couple of them. I just can not imagine what a 'Signature Collection' would look like, especially when its only their third year. Not to down play the band or anything, I just can not imagine what it could be.

YUMA did the smart thing and will be having their band launch aired LIVE and DIRECT!!!!! You can watch it in the comfort of your home on http://www.triniscene.com/tsv7/home/via The Sauce! (Saucy of http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/). This is the trend now with all the bigger bands now as they are understanding of the fact that many of the overseas masqueraders sometimes can not afford to take a trip for the band launches but would still like an opportunity to take a look first hand at potential costumes. Spice (for some unknown reason) will not be coming to you live, so you will just have to look out for pics from the World Wide Web or their website http://spicecarnivalband.com/ as it comes up.

Who's zuming who?

I don't know HOW I didn't see it before, especially with all the excitement surrounding the breakaway band from Island People called YUMA but I just discovered that YUMA will be causing a bit of a stir. LOL. YUMA and SPICE will be holding their official band launchings on the same day! It will be rather interesting to see what will happen that night. YUMA has the advantage of being the newbie band that will want to go that extra mile to try wowing and wooing the crowd. They also have people designing for them that other band leaders would rather they NOT have and are pissed off that they do. I mean designers that have worked in both TRIBE, SPICE and ISLAND PEOPLE!!!!! SPICE has the advantage of being around the block a couple times and when I say couple I really mean couple. This is only their third year! In their 1st year SPICE did GREAT with their customer service, prices and most of all costumes. Which leads me to their downfall, I don't know if the success went to their heads but the 2nd year with SPICE was nothing but a set of horror stories and many people are just too threw with them. The downfall to YUMA is in part what their advantage is, that they are just that.............a newbie band. Urgh! I wish I were in Trinidad right now to witness both bands unfold. I would be like the chicken with no head running from one launch to another. Well, I will let you know what I find out! Which one will YOU go to if you were in Trinidad?