Locals Brave Rain For School Steel Band Performance
The reputation of one school’s steel band is so high that locals turned out in full force last weekend to see the group perform, despite the wet weather.
Members of the Whitmore High School Steel Band gave the performance of their lives at Pinner Memorial Park on Sunday (July 29th), This Is Local London reported.
They opened the Concerts in the Park event at 14:30, which was being hosted by the Pinner Association.
Local residents were invited to bring a picnic and a chair to watch the show, and due to the adverse weather, many turned up with umbrellas and raincoats as well.
Despite the heavy rain, a spokesperson for the Pinner Association confirmed both performers and the audience had a lovely time.
They stated: “We knew that come rain or sunshine the band would still play on and nothing would dampen their enthusiasm.”
Following this performance, Fats Rollini Jazz and Blues Band will take to the stage this coming Sunday (August 5th) at 14:30. The Stardust Big Band will perform the following week (August 12th), and Grimsdyke Brass Band will wow crowds on Sunday August 19th.
Admission is free and anyone can come along to see the talented musicians perform.
Steel bands are becoming increasingly popular in schools, and one establishment in Wanstead celebrated its 100th birthday with a performance from its own steel band.
St Joseph’s Convent School hosted the show as part of a full day of celebrations, the Ilford Recorder reported, which also included drama workshops, magician performances and a picnic for all the pupils.
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