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Worthing Steel Band

As seen on ITV

Meet the Band!

Helen

Helen

Melody

Helen has played melody pan in the band for over 3 years. She started to learn steel pan as it was her mother's favourite instrument, despite her mum having chronic illness, she would immediately smile and tap along to the sound of steel pans music. Helen finds it difficult to choose a favourite tune, but loves playing "Hot, Hot, Hot" Among the numerous captivating tunes the band plays, picking a favourite is no easy task, but "Hot Hot Hot"!

Chris

Chris

Single Alto

Robert

Robert

Melody

Robert has played melody pan with the band for 4 years. Robert loves the sound and playing makes Robert feel happy! Robert's favourite band tune to play is the theme from 'The Snowman' - 'Walking in the Air'.

Sue

Sue

Melody

Sue has played melody in the band since it first formed, over 11 years ago, loving the unique and joyful sound made from playing steel pan. Sue's favourite band tune is the Caribbean classic 'Jamaica Farewell'.

Jon

Jon

Melody

Jon has played melody pan for 6 years with Worthing Steel Band. Jon loves the challenge and complexity playing steel pan gives him but loves how rewarding it is in terms of the musical sound created. Choosing a favourite band tune is hard, but Jon's top 3 are 'Siyahamba', 'Johnny B Goode' and 'One day Like This'.

Jean

Jean

Single Guitar

Gerry

Gerry

Melody

Marie

Marie

Double Altos

Marie has played with Worthing Steel Band for over 10 years. Marie has loved the sound of steel pan since she first heard it and jumped at the opportunity to learn to play. Her favourite tunes to play are 'Peter Gunn' and 'Skaravan'.

Naomi

Naomi

Melody

Ivan

Ivan

Bass

Meet Ivan - our tap-dancing-rhythm-loving bass player! Ivan is a treasure-trove of musical facts and music history. He has played in the band for 11 years. Ivan loves to play 'Jump in the Line' and 'Ban Moin En Ti Bo'.

Johnan

Johnan

Double Guitars

Chris

Chris

Single Alto

Chris has been a dedicated member of WSB since its inception, initially playing double altos and now a single alto player. Chris finds it challenging to pick a favourite Worthing Steel Band tune, but she appreciates "Yellow Bird" for its serenity, "Johnny B. Good" for its ability to surprise, and "Sweet Caroline" as Chris loves it when the audience join in singing! If Chris could meet anyone, she would love to have a chat with Richard Branson, a fellow dyslexic, to share experiences.

Taras

Taras

Drums

Taras first found his love of drumming by hitting his parent's pots and pans, then upgraded to a drum kit and has never looked back! Taras was a finalist in Young Drummer of the Year 2020 and has been drumming in the band for over 2 years. Taras's favourite band tune to play is 'Every Little Thing'.

Julie

Julie

Double Altos

Meet Julie, a vibrant soul in the Worthing Steel Band for nearly 3 years. Julie's choice of instrument stems from her desire to immerse herself in the centre of the band sound. Julie's favourite Worthing Steel Band tune to play is "Tijuana Taxi" If tike travel were possible, Julie would love to visit the 1950 to dance to some rock and roll! If she could meet anyone, it'd be the legendary Gene Kelly, a true icon of dance and entertainment.

Claire

Claire

Bass

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