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Ebony is one of Europe's finest steelbands and was one of the first steelbands to be set up in the UK. Based in West London, the band performs at events, festivals and concerts across Britain and Europe. Ebony is 19 times winner of the Panorama competition held at the Notting Hill Carnival and has twice been crowned champions at the European Steelband Music Festival in France.
Touring more than 4 times a year and doing on average 4 performances per week, the band also gives regular performances for charities, festivals, corporate events, weddings, funerals and birthday parties.
If you are considering a steelband for your event, look no further. We can provide anything from a small band of 2 or 3 players to a full-sized steel orchestra of 40 or more musicians! Prices are highly competitive - see the Band Bookings section for details.
Ebony also gives classes in playing steelpan and one-off or regular workshops can be arranged to suit any particular requirements. We highly recommend booking a workshop along with a performance - this is a fun way to get acquainted with the steelpan instrument.
Ebony can also supply, tune and repair and maintain steelpans - contact us for further information.
Ebony will shortly be moving to new premises at Yaa Asantewaa Arts Centre where we will have a purpose built facility for classes, rehearsals and other activities. More information will follow soon.
Ebony Receives The Royal Charter
Ebony Steelband is the first voluntary organisation in Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea to receive the Queens Award for its voluntary work and it is also the first black organisation in the UK to receive this award which was granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in December 2005. The Ebony Steelband Trust members are considered “unsung heroes” because of their 18 years of services for people with special needs, young people and offering services to disadvantaged communities.
The Queens Award was presented to Ebony Director Pepe Francis by the Queens Lieutenant Richard Walker Arnot at the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Townhall.