Carnival Village Partners
ACASA
Association of Calypsonians and Soca Artists
ACASA’s vision (formerly known as ABC) is to be the main representative body in the UK and Europe for the advancement of the Calypso and Soca music genres through promotion, education, the nurturing of creative talent, archiving and the continuous development of these cultural art forms.
Ebony
Ebony Steelband Trust: Ebony Steelband, Ebony Mas
Ebony is an organisation that delivers steelband workshops and community projects. The first voluntary organisation in Kensington & Chelsea to receive Her Majesty The Queen’s Unsung Heroes award for services to people with special needs, young people and disadvantaged communities.
Ebony
Yaa Centre
1 Chippenham Mews
London
W9 2AN
020 7266 4375
Mangrove
Mangrove Steelband, Mangrove Mas
As well as in mas (carnival masquerade), Mangrove Steelband is one of the most prominent bands in Europe. It was born out of the vision and determination of Trinidadian’s living in the Notting Hill area to introduce the culture of Steelband and Carnival to the community.