Rhythms of Reggae with UFO Steelband
Master the infectious skank and melodic drive of Toots & the Maytals’ all-time classic ‘Monkey Man’ on steel pan.
Explore the soulful syncopation of reggae on steel pan under the wonderful guidance of UFO Steelband.
Leading the session is Jason Constantine, an accomplished arranger for bands in Trinidad and the UK, and a recipient of the national lottery award for contributions to music in the UK.
This workshop is perfect for beginner pan players who are keen to learn the fundamentals of different sections that make up a steel pan orchestra.
UFO believes music belongs to everyone. Based in North Acton, their charity steelband brings people together from all walks of life, ages and abilities for weekly lessons, community gigs and joyful carnival performances. UFO are dedicated to bringing this vibrant art form to as many people as possible through sharing their love for steel pan.
Need to know
This workshop is free but ticketed.
One ticket books a spot to play on an instrument. Please note, instruments are shared between two or more participants. Where possible, we try our best to group you with the people you came with.
Tickets don’t guarantee entry: admission is on a first-come, first-served basis for those with tickets. Please arrive early, at least ten minutes before the start, to avoid disappointment. Late arrival may result in your spot being offered to those waiting. Depending on capacity, tickets may be available on the day.
There are seated and standing sections available for spectators and no ticket is need to come and watch.
Times & tickets
Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
25 Jul 2026, 1.30pm
Run time
45 minutes (approx)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Standard entry
Free – ticket required
Concessions
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For your visit
This event is held at the The Clore Ballroom Southbank Centre
The Clore Ballroom is open six days a week.
Tuesday, 10am – 6pm*
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
*If we’re hosting a performance, the building will stay open until the event ends.
Plan your visit
The Clore Ballroom is located inside our Royal Festival Hall on Level 2.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
There is step-free access to The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, via a ramp.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Next to The Clore Ballroom is our Ballroom Cafe where you can grab a coffee and a piece of freshly made cake. Also on Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.