RASPO Live! is a Black History Month event celebrating the 25th anniversary of award winning steel orchestra – RASPO

From humble beginnings at the Central Club home to the iconic Black History Mural, Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra came into existence in 1997, named in honour of TASPO – Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra who was the first steel band to perform live in the UK at the South Bank’s 1951 Festival of Britain.

RASPO went on to perform live on TV including for BBC Children in Need, for ITV’s Rosie and Jim. The orchestra is now an award winning outfit with a many prestigious performances of note from appearing at the London 2012 Olympics, and at The Royal Albert Hall to taking part in the London Notting Hill Carnival procession of floats.

RASPO is now established as one of the UK’s leading steel bands introducing thousands of children and young people to the joy of playing in an orchestra through the school programme and providing steel bands for a range of events.

We invite you to join RASPO at the CultureMix Arts & Music Centre to celebrate the achievements of this iconic steel band.

Tickets £10. Family of 4 £30. Free entry for children under 12.