4th International Steelpan Conference
‘From Empire Windrush to London 2012 Olympics; An Epic Journey for Steelpan, Calypso and Carnival’
26 -28th October 2012
Main Venue: University of East London, Strafford Campus
Steelpan and Carnival were part of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics on 27th July. To have been invited to be such an integral part of one of the world's foremost events, is irrefutable testimony to the extraordinary commitment and contribution made by West Indian musicians and artists since the early days when the legendary Lord Kitchener’s arrived on S.S. Empire Windrush in 1948. This conference celebrates this epic journey and aims to map out some of the prominent moments in this short history that transformed the creative perception of the Caribbean peoples and eventually gained the respect and admiration of the British.
Nostalgia Steelband, in collaboration with the University of East London, the ‘Association of British Calypsonians’ and ‘The London Calypso Tent’, ‘Carnival Village’, ‘The British Association of Steelbands’, The School of Steelpan’ High Wycombe, the UK Centre for Carnival Arts, Luton and several universities are holding their 4th biannual Conference in London and cordially invites you to participate in a stimulating weekend of activities to celebrate this success during the last weekend of Black History Month (26-28th October, 2012)
Friday 26th October (7-10pm). ‘The School of Steelpan’ Inaugural Opening.Central Park, Lily's Walk, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK. .
As part of the 4th International Steelpan Conference. The establishment of ‘The School of Steelpan’, one of the most momentous recent achievements in Carnival Arts, will be formally opened. The School provides many varied activities including aaccreditation, steelpan graded examinations and encompasses the work of SPETA (Steelpan Educators and Tutors Association), a group developed jointly between SV2G, ABRSM and Nostalgia Steelband. An overview of its work and that of the UK Centre for Carnival Arts will be presented.
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October (9-5pm). University of East London, Stratford Campus (near the Olympic Village), Romford Road, London E15 4LZ. Two day conference entitled “From Empire Windrush to London 2012 Olympics; An Epic Journey for Steelpan, Calypso and Carnival’: Content: presentations, workshops, archive video footage of memorable moments in carnival arts, entertainment, interviews, exhibitions etc by speakers and entertainers from around the globe
Saturday 27th (7-11pm). Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, London, W11 2AY. An evening entitled “Just Kitch: A Celebration of the Grandmaster Lord Kitchener in Calypso and Pan”will be staged at the Tabernacle.
These events are part of the activities of the 25th anniversary of Black History Month and also commemorates 50 years of the Independence of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. They are free of change and aim to celebrate the immense contributions and achievements of Caribbean Artists in the UK. We anticipate an exciting weekend in east London where London 2012 Olympics was held and is therefore readily accessible by public transport.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the inaugural launch of ‘The School of Steelpan’ in High Wycombe on 26th October (7 -10 pm). PLEASE CONTACT
Jacqueline Roberts
SV2G: 01494 459449 or 07967 296789
sv2g.office@tiscali.co.uk
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE, PLEASE REGISTER (ONLINE OR BY POST) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CONTACT DETAILS:
Professor Haroun N. Shah
Steelband Conference 2012
Nostalgia Steelband
25 Hillside
Colindale
NW9 0NE
London NW9 0NE
Email: gharbia_shah@btinternet.com
Mobile 07971 334414
Tel: + (0) 20 8204 4735
Dr. Lionel McCalman
Steelband Conference 2012
Cass School of Education
University of East London
Stratford Campus
Water Lane
London E15 4LZ
Email: L.Mccalman@uel.ac.uk
Mobile + 07944 349253
University+ (0) 20 8223 2592
Registration is Free but is necessary: Please email the organisers to register.
See also www.nostalgiasteelband.co.uk
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