Steel Drummer

Robin Gardener

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Hang for Hire Having played percussion and drum-kit for over 20 years, I play a handpan in several projects as well as at functions.
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Steel Drummer
Banwell

Robin Gardener has been playing percussion and drum-kit for 20 years, playing handpan as part of the band Persephone in the Underworld, as well as featuring in several audio and video projects.  An ethereal instrument with a unique history, the handpan or 'hang'  finds its origins in the Trinidadian steel pan, Indian ghatam, Thai gong and Indonesian gamelan, but it was in Bern, Switzerland, that the original was made. Currently playing a handpan in the key of E la Sirena, Robin is a Bristol-based handpan player available for private functions at competitive rates, as well as for session and compositional work. The gentle sounds of the handpan really fill a room with sound and feeling, whether it's at a private party, wellness event or art gallery.

Robin's Reviews

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Michael M
1 year ago

Lovely ambience for our opening party, would book again

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Aimee (
1 year ago

Very relaxing and atmospheric sounds from the handpan - a brilliant addition to our reception meal

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Robin's Song list

Not really applicable to the handpan - if it's in E I can play along!
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Robin's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£62.50
Up to 1 hour£187.50
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£375
Customer questions

How much time do you need to set up?

30mins

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. I prefer to play acoustic as the handpan fills the room well on its own. However, I can bring mic and amp to fill larger spaces or mic directly into PA systems etc.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I'm happy to try! My handpan is in the key of E la Sirena so it is muchb easier to join in with a band than to 'learn a song' per say.
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World music
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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