Frequently Asked Questions Carnival 2012

I have been inundated with emails and questions on the Trinidad Carnival Diary Fanpage literally asking the same thing over and over so hopefully this post will be your condensed go to "answer spot" to those frequently asked questions:

DO YOU HAVE A FETE CALENDER/EVENT LISTING?
Ticket Federation - http://www.ticketfederation.com/schedule
Whey All De Fetes Are - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.350820994936977.91345.208059562546455&type=1
NCC Events - http://www.ncctt.org/home/news/266-carnival-events-2012.html

WHERE TO BUY FETE TICKETS?
Online 
http://www.caribbeanboxoffice.net/
http://www.ticketfederation.com/
http://www.ultimatelime.com/
http://www.sunnysideuptt.com/

In House 
TRIBE Fetes ( Blue Flame, Ignite) - At Tribe Mas Camp
Island People Fetes(Girl Power, Insomnia, Dawn) - At Island People If House
Advertised Ticket Outlets - Cache, Crosbys etc. which will be listed in the advertisement of the Fete.

Via Committee:
Event Page on Facebook (do a search)
Event listings on websites such as Triniscene, Toronto Lime and Trini Jungle Juice where you will find flyers and contact information for some events.

Via a Concierge Service:
Trpl F Services  : https://www.facebook.com/pages/TrpleF-Services/211425157892
The Carnival Connection: https://www.facebook.com/thecarnivalconnection

ARE THEIR ANY MAKEUP ARTISTS STILL AVAILABLE?
Your best bet is to check this page on Facebook where those who still have room for bookings advertise :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/43755529451/

WHERE CAN I GET  A WIRE BRA/CORSET MADE?
Custom Made Corsets and Carnival Supplies - https://www.facebook.com/groups/123164814377724/
Akin Ross - http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2011/12/custom-decorated-underwear.html
Other contacts - http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2011/08/wire-bras-locally-made.html

WHICH SITES SELL BOOTS ONLINE?
Ami Club Wear

Urban Originals

Make me Chic

Barefeet Shoes

Go Jane

Shoe Ocean

Shiekh Shoes

Carnival Kicks

I NEED MAS TIGHTS

You can get Mas Tights in Trinidad at Samaroos, Wonderful World ( all branches) , Micles (all branches), Superpharm(all branches) and Paserla (Frederick Street, Port of Spain). Nude fishnets at Carnaby Street (Trincity Mall and downtown Port of Spain) and Wonderful World.

Online purchase at carnivalkicks.com, Peavy Tights or any brand of sheer to the waist dance tights from stores that sell brands like Danskin and Capezio.

WHERE CAN I STILL FIND ACCOMMODATION?

Hotels

Ambassador Hotel -http://www.ambassadortt.com
Carnetta's Inn- http://www.carnettas.com
Chaconia Hotel- http://www.chaconiahotel.com
Crews Inn Hote-l http://www.crewsinn.com/
Crowne Plaza Hotel -http://www.crowneplaza.com
Hilton Trinidad -http://www.hilton.com
Kapok Hotel- http://www.kapok.co.tt
Carlton Savannah- http://www.thecarltonsavannah.com/
Hyatt Regency Trinidad- http://trinidad.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null
Courtyard By Mariott Trinidad- http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/poscy-courtyard-port-of-spain/
The Chancellor Hotel- http://www.thechancellorhotel.com/
Normandie Hotel - http://www.normandiett.com/
Coblentz Inn - http://www.coblentzinn.com/

Guest Houses http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2008/02/carnival-accomodation.html

WHICH SITES SELL COSTUMES?

Fineah Ban - http://fineahban.com/

Carnival Junction - http://www.carnivaljunction.com/

Carnival Deck - https://www.facebook.com/carnivaldeck

Also note tips on buying a costume http://www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.com/2009/12/tips-on-costume-re-

purchase.html

I NEED TO FIND A J'OUVERT BAND

There is a listing on the blog:

WHICH CARNIVAL BANDS ARE STILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION?

Brian Mac Farlane

http://www.macfarlanecarnival.net/

D Harvard Boys

http://harvardposse.50webs.com/

D Harvard Revellers

http://www.dharvardrevellers.com

D Krewe

http://www.dkrewecarnival.com/

Dream Team 

http://www.dreamteamtnt.com/

Explosion Carnival 

http://www.explosioncarnival.com/

Glenn Carvalho 

http://glenncarvalho.com/index.html

Harts Carnival 

http://www.hartscarnival.com/

Harvard Posse

http://harvardposse.50webs.com/

Harts 

http://www.hartscarnival.com/

Island People Mas

http://www.islandpeoplemas.com/

Just Friends

http://www.justfriendstt.com/

K2K Alliance 

http://k2k-carnival.com/

Legacy 

http://www.legacycarnival.com/

Oasis Carnival 

http://oasiscarnival.com/

Pulse 8 

http://www.pulse8carnival.com/

Roam Mas 

http://roamcarnival.com/

Ronnie and Caro 

http://www.ronnieandcaro.com/

Showtime

http://www.showtimetrinidad.com/

Sobeit

http://sobeit.minkentertainment.com/

Spice Carnival

http://www.spicecarnivalband.com

Wee International 

http://www.weeint.com/

WHERE TO GET AIR BRUSHING DONE?

Body Art Caribbean - https://www.facebook.com/bodyartcarib

James Paul - https://www.facebook.com/pages/BODY-ART-by-JAMES-PAUL/338560560488

Body Art Central - https://www.facebook.com/BODYARTCENTRAL?sk=wall