Steel Drummers for hire in Westminster

34 reviews

From£180

Wade Austin

Steel drummerLondon

Bringing the sunshine to your events with the sound of the Caribbean. From a solo to full band performance.

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5 reviews

£350 - £650

Xotic Steel Rhythms

Steel drummerLondon

Xotic Steel Rhythms are an extremely entertaining band of talented and experienced steel pan musicians who cover different genres

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5 reviews

£437.50 - £875

James Crossley London Handpan Player

Steel drummerLondon

London Handpan Player. James has a range of sets from mediative to upbeat which can be a perfect addition to events, workshops, or classes.

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6 reviews

£650 - £1070

Jarred Tyson-Gooden

Steel drummerLondon

'Sweet Steel Sound'

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4 reviews

£480 - £780

True Vybez

Steel drummerLondon

True Vybez is an extremely entertaining band performing a variety of styles guaranteed to have audiences dancing and singing along.

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43 reviews

£300 - £550

Kavel Alexander

Steel drummerKingston upon Thames

A Steel Drummer for every occasion! I am flexible to help make your event a success and your experience an enjoyable one!

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18 reviews

£265 - £580

Abdul Williams

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

Steel drummerLondon

Bringing the sound of the Caribbean to your event, whilst creating a most memorable experience.

Latest reviews of our Steel Drummers in Westminster

"Wade was fantastic! We have had rave reviews from all attendees. Thank you very much!"

Emily hired Wade Austin for a Corporate event (available in Westminster)

Verified Review, 21 October 2025

"Perfect addition to our wedding, nothing but compliments from all our guests. Highly recommend "

Sophie hired Wade Austin for a Wedding (available in Westminster)

Verified Review, 19 July 2025

"Hired Xotic for a 50th birthday party and they literally made the night. Music was fantastic, brilliant repertoire, and Vanessa, Roger and Flasha were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish and particularly on the day itself. Feel lucky to have found these guys and really recommend them for any kind of occasion. "

Chris hired Xotic Steel Rhythms for a Private event (available in Westminster)

Verified Review, 17 May 2025

FAQs about hiring Steel drummers in Westminster

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Can any steel drummer play my favourite song?

Professional steel drummers will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that steel drummers may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the steel drummer's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do steel drummers take to set up?

Your steel drummer will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the steel drummer prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our steel drummers are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our steel drummers will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Steel Drummer in Westminster

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Popular genres:

Pop, Classical, Jazz

Average response time:

7 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Steel Drummer in Westminster?

The typical price for a Steel Drummer is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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