Where should I sign up and make payments?

We invite you to sign up on our website islandpeoplemas.com or in our Mas Camp in Trinidad.

ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY TO ISLAND PEOPLE MAS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE OR MAS CAMP (50 O'Connor Street, Woodbrook).

ABSOLUTELY NO PAYMENTS OF ANY KIND ARE TO BE MADE TO ANYONE CLAIMING TO BE REPRESENTATIVES OF ISLAND PEOPLE MAS.

Can I get my costume delivered?

Yes you can, we have teamed up with CARIBBEAN BOX OFFICE to provide this convenient service to our masqueraders. Service involves the following:

• Costumer delivery directly to your door.
• The price is TT$150 for POS and environs and TT$200 for POS to Arima or San Fernando
• For the masquerader to be eligible for delivery, the costume has to be paid in full by February 1, 2012
• Delivery times are to be chosen from 8am-12pm, 12pm-4pm and 4pm to 8pm
• This service is provided by Caribbean BoxOffice

Why chapters and not sections?

Island People Mas chooses to reference our sections as 'chapters' because every year you can look forward to a meaningful and interesting story.

Mas Camp information:

#50 O'Connor Street, Woodbrook, Trinidad
Phone#: 868-622 8145 or 622 9857
BBM Pin 26F2C411
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What is the Band Route?

The governing bodies make decisions on the composition of the route for each respective band and this information will be relayed in due course. It is our intention to cross ALL judging points.

What entertainment is planned for Carnival Monday and Tuesday?

The band will have six 40' music trailers powered by Trinidad's top sound companies with music provided by twelve of Trinidad's finest D.J's. Every year we have special surprise guest appearances which have included Machel Montano, Swappi, Kevin Little, and more.


Is the band all-inclusive? (drinks, food, etc...)

Yes, Island People Mas Band is an entirely ALL-INCLUSIVE BAND. There will be six 40' bars with specially designed trailers low to the ground for easy access for our masqueraders.

What are the Package Details?

Go to the PACKAGE DETAILS page for information on what 'special incentives' we have available to you.

Are we going downtown?

The band will make all effort to go to all competition/judging points.

What Payment methods are in place for persons living abroad registering online?

We accept credit card payments online only. All online payments require a 50% deposit to secure the chapter of choice.

What are the features of the designs?

The Island People Mas design team has worked to create costumes that marry original designs with an exciting mix of materials. Additionally, materials have been sourced from the global market and feature some new intriguing elements.

Who is Island People Mas creative team?

Producing a band involves much more than creating an event. The creative team for ISLANDpeople mas included the talents of designers such as:

• Derrick Lewis: Creative Director and Godfather to the design team.
• Wyatt Gallery: International photographer and one of the original creators of Island People Mas. Wyatt moves us with his dynamic photographs of the costumes, and continually motivates and inspires our team to go above and beyond to please our masqueraders.
• Tisha Neilson –originally from Galvanize Entertainment, her costumes have been featured in music videos and international magazines. She is known for producing quality costumes for Islandpeople Mas for the past five years and is the head of Island People Mas' costume production, registration and distribution team.
• Marlon Grant – as the Creative Director of Island People Mas, he plays a core part in establishing the design concept and creative energy of the band. Originally from Galvanize Entertainment he is known for thinking 'outside the box' and pushing the creative limits of all the designers.
• Sonia and Natania Mack – this mother and daughter team, are known for their elaborate, "over the top" designs and always leads the band presentation. The name "Mack" has been associated with frontline carnival costumes for over 17 years.
• Sandra Hordatt – an artist and seasoned costume designer, her creative and high quality designs have been demanded both internationally and locally. Her designs were used to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Miss Universe pageant in 2006.
• Fazad Mohammed – joined the team with creative and innovative designs in 2007. He continues to showcase his talents with unique designs each year.
• Ruana Booker – an architect by profession, she made her debut in 2010 with her costume "Taal". She continues again with another design in this year's presentation.
• Keisha Als – This is her 2nd design with Island People Mas. Her first design was "Zune" in our 2011 presentation. She has recently tried her hand in photo shoot styling and coordinating, and also gained carnival costume knowledge while assisting with individual and queen costume design in the past 2 years.
• Renee “theBON” Williams- This is her 1st year designing with Island People Mas. At only 21, she is already a well-known makeup artist by profession with several magazine, newsprint and blog covers and music video experience.  Always a lover of fashion she has recently started on her fashion design bachelors programme in UTT.
  

How many chapters are in the band?

There are 12 chapters in total. 11 male & female chapters and one female only chapter.

Will the band compete on Carnival Tuesday?

Island People Mas will participate at all judging points designated for Carnival 2012 as long as it does not disrupt the enjoyment and revelry of our masqueraders.

Why do we tell a story?
Island People Mas is part of our lives and life is a story. As an Island People MAS-querader we trust that each person not only 'play deyself' in costume; but also portray their role, hence giving life and meaning to the chapter. Your costume is not just a costume... discover the hero within you.