Archive

RASPO - Our Story

With the nation in lockdown to minimise the spread of Covid-19, this archive is a showcase of RASPO’s past highlights.

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2017 CultureMix Review

A third CD from RASPO, an international artist residency in Sri Lanka, a new Business and Administration Manager, and a place on Arts Council England’s National Portfolio.

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2016 CultureMix Review

For 2016 CultureMix moved to Reading College launching Carnival of the World with RASPO performances at Notting Hill Carnival and the Royal Albert Hall.

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2015 CultureMix Review

2015 saw the launch of the Peace and Love Concerts, the second Schools Steel Band Festival and the continuation of RASPO’s summer carnival project.

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2014 CultureMix Review

2014 brought many positive benefits for CultureMix and RASPO including two major new projects: Schools Steel Band Festival and RASPO Summer Carnival Steel Band project.

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2013 CultureMix Review

2013 was a positive year with a move for RASPO to South Street Arts Centre and more honours for the work of the artistic director and the CultureMix team.

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2012 CultureMix Review

The year RASPO performed for the Showtime Festival at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, and at the Royal Albert Hall. 2012 – a year like no other.

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2011 CultureMix Review

For 2011 CultureMix continued to thrive with international collaborations,  support for the School for Steel Pan Music and resident steel band Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra.

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2010 CultureMix Review

The 2010 annual review sees CultureMix’s move to a new space at Watlington Hall and RASPO Steel Orchestra entering the Notting Hill Carnival UK Steelband Championship for the first time.

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2009 CultureMix Review

Read about the 2009 achievements of CultureMix Arts and RASPO Steel Orchestra’s tenth anniversary celebration of performances and events.

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