![LAST LAP LAJAN [21ST APRIL 2026] - With Carnival fast approaching, revellers are already budgeting for costumes ahead of the highly anticipated celebrations on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. However, growing economic pressures and limited local costume production capacity are raising concerns about the sustainability of bands. Former Carnival Bands Association President Barry George is now warning of potential challenges facing both large and small bands. Shyne Savory has that report.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
CARNIVAL BANDS COULD GO OUT OF BUSINESS DUE TO RISING COSTS
LAST LAP LAJAN [21ST APRIL 2026] – With Carnival fast approaching, revellers are already budgeting for costumes ahead of the highly anticipated celebrations on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. However, growing economic pressures and limited local costume production capacity are raising concerns about the sustainability of bands. Former Carnival Bands Association President Barry George is now warning of potential challenges facing both large and small bands. Shyne Savory has that report.
