Steel Band : The Sound That Starts the Party There are many ways to announce that a celebration has begun. You could release balloons, fire a confetti cannon or ask Uncle Trevor to perform his legendary party trick with two teaspoons. Alternatively, you could choose the unmistakable sound of a steel band. Bright, melodic and gloriously difficult to ignore, steelpan music changes the mood almost immediately. Heads turn. Feet begin tapping. People who were politely discussing the journey suddenly look as though they may have arrived in the Caribbean—despite standing beside a Buckinghamshire [...]