New Generation Winter Blockorama

New Generation Winter Blockorama

by | Dec 15, 2019 | Uncategorized

Metronomes attended New Generation’s Winter Blockorama. The night was filled with enthralling performances from the host band New Generation and CSI Steel band. Metronomes performed some of their classics from their reportoire alongside more current selections. The...
Kano records with Metronomes

Kano records with Metronomes

by | Nov 4, 2019 | Stageside

Metronomes works with award-winning grime artist, Kano, on his latest project – recording his single, Pan Fried, from his new album Hoodies All Summer. Metronomes were invited to record Pan Fried at the world-famous Abbey Road studios for a Spotify Live Session....
Notting Hill Carnival 2019 roundup

Notting Hill Carnival 2019 roundup

by | Oct 20, 2019 | Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival 2019 roundup Metronomes came second at Panorama, the UK National Steelband Competition performing So Long by Nadia Baston, arranged by Leroy Clarke. The competition was won by Mangrove, with Ebony coming third. More than 100 players from...

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Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Arts Service

The Arts Service has given a grant for the Metronomes Memories, an oral history project involving members of the band, and our extended family in North Kensington. The project will be available on this website during the summer.

 

Westway Trust

More than a funder, during the pandemic Westway Trust have provided Metronomes with advice and support on a range of issues. Emergency funding enabled us to continue to support our community.

The Arts Council

Metronomes received a grant from the Arts Council’s Emergency Response Fund, enabling us to continue to run our Virtual Panyard, and to create new resources to develop a digital future for steelpan music.

A big THANK YOU to National Lottery players for making it possible for the Arts Council to fund us.

 

The Kensington & Chelsea Foundation

The Kensington & Chelsea Foundation gave grant from Green Shoots, a fund set up after the Grenfell Tower fire for projects designed to bring hope and joy to the North Kensington community. We put on an Easter live-streamed performance on Instagram and a performance to announce the reopening of our Panyard.

 

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