Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra (RASPO) celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain.
Author: Mary Genis
Sterling Betancourt MBE
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Sterling Betancourt MBE, pan pioneer and the last surviving member of TASPO – Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra.
Harry Johnson - Spotlight June 2026
For June we celebrate dedicated drummer and percussion player Harry Johnson from The Jazzrobeat Collective.
Dionne Williams - Spotlight May 2026
For May we are celebrating Dionne Williams who is a member of RASPO Steel Orchestra and the Reading Reggae Collective.
Theatre Reviews: Jamaica Love / Timeless Legends
Our theatre reviewer takes a look at the musical Jamaica Love at the Hexagon and the Timeless Legends concert at South Street.
Diago Guisbert Monfort - Spotlight April 2026
This month we celebrate Diago Guisbert Monfort (15) who joined steel band beginners in 2025 and has made amazing progress with RASPO Steel Orchestra.
2025 CultureMix Arts Review
A larger RASPO joins the Notting Hill Carnival parade & launches workshops in Slough. Reggae and Jazzrobeat Collectives continue to thrive.
Giant puppets join Carnival of the World 2025
Reading Carnival of the World returns to Broad Street bigger and better for the 8th event since launching in 2016.
Reggae Collective on Fire
April’s Reggae Friday brought together the finest talents of British reggae with Open Mic singers, all expertly hosted by Jnr Watson.
2024 CultureMix Arts Review
RASPO wins steel band on the road at Notting Hill Carnival and
CultureMix Centre hosts Caribbean events & activities for all ages.
Carnival of the World triumphs again!
Carnival of the World once again wows Reading for the 7th year with a live music stage and the fabulous Broad Street Parade.
Jnr Watson performs at Fate Music Festival
Reggae singer Jnr Watson joins a stellar line up at the Fate Music Festival on 20 July 2024 at the Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden.
