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About Rachel

A steel pan player of forty years standing, Rachel is equally at home on the concert platform or on the streets at Carnival time. She can bring a unique Caribbean twist to any event: read on to find out more!

Listen to Rachel’s music:

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Over the decades she has had many repeat bookings for her unique steel drum stylings everywhere from theme parks, country fairs and agricultural shows, weddings, funerals and christenings, birthday parties, barbecues and many corporate events, garden centres and shopping malls, Gatwick Airport and Eurotunnel, even pirate ships and ferries!

Her credentials include being UK Champion Soloist (1989) and a featured artist on Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), she was also an Olympic Opening Ceremony performer (2012). She has played and arranged music for numerous steel bands in both the UK and in Trinidad (birthplace of the steel band). She looks forward to your enquiry and sharing her unique Caribbean style vibes at your special event.

playing at your event

PRAISE FOR RACHEL’S PEFORMANCES:

“Thank you so much for helping to make our big day so perfect! You were fantastic and will come highly recommended by us in the future” – Annie and Steve

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“Thanks again for making our birthday really wonderful! Everyone said how they absolutely loved the music and for many of them it was the first time hearing live steel pan so it was really special!” – Helene Laurent

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” I just wanted to thank you for making our wedding so brilliant. We had an amazing time and have had so many great comments about you.” – Anaya Rahim

PRAISE FOR RACHEL’S PEFORMANCES:

“Thank you so much for your fantastic steel band playing at our wedding, everyone there was so impressed and kept saying how wonderful you were!” – Shivana and Paul

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“We will all never forget our Caribbean night in Yorkshire! Rachel was wonderful both in talent and personality and I hope she enjoyed the evening as much as we did” – Annie Owen

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“You were AMAZING. All of our guests were so impressed with your talent and if we ever have another party, you’re sure to be invited” Yasmin and Mark, Lovett – Fleet Wedding

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“Thank you so much, you made the reception after Sophie and Fred’s wedding for us. So many people asked for your details! Richard and I grew up in Guiana, Trinidad and Barbados. I particularly remember before Carnival hearing bands practising in the evening. A lovely memory.” Richard and Jeannie Webb, Sophie and Fred’s Wedding.

PRAISE FOR RACHEL’S PEFORMANCES:

“I am just writing to tell you how much we enjoyed Rachel Hayward’s playing on Saturday night. She is a fine musician and she certainly livened up our audience. Following the fire at our Clubhouse, we had to use an alternative venue which meant that we could not dance but even so, Rachel got everybody’s feet tapping.” Anne Tomlinson, Maldon Little Ship Club.

PRAISE FOR RACHEL’S PEFORMANCES:

“Thank you very much again for performing at our event yesterday. It was really good of you to do the “tail end” of the day, and I know that your fantastic music was the reason why so many people were still around at the end. We are so grateful to you for giving up your Sunday.” Sue Williams, Amnesty International.

PRAISE FOR RACHEL’S PEFORMANCES:

“Just a note to say how much we enjoyed the party and what a wonderful day it was! Thank you for all your hard work and great enthusiasm. Many of the guests remarked how unusual it was to have steel drum for music and also how appropriate it was for such a hot day. I shall remember this party for a long time and thank you again for helping to make it a very special day.” Jean Greedale.

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“Rachel really wowed everyone with her playing and was most helpful and amenable. We all loved it, and her music was just fantastic.” – Annie (birthday party)

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“Thank you so much for the wonderful music you made for Kate and Mark’s wedding. It was a great joy to hear such skillful, happy music. It reminded Kate’s Uncle Neil and Aunt Liz of their wedding in Tobago. Your music set the tone for a happy day and a happy life together.” – Colin and Sue

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