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Southside Harmonics is a renowned Steel Orchestra that was established in 1979 under its former name (Lycs) ambeth community youth steelband. It was formed as a platform for young people in south London to continue developing their musical skills beyond school. With Many of its members coming from the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark,Wandsworth and the surrounding south London Boroughs.

Over the years, Southside Harmonics has become one of Europe's premier Steel Orchestras, offering weekly music and arts sessions to both young people and adults in the community. These sessions provide participants with access to performances, tours, concerts, and competitions. Additionally, participants learn music theory, team building, confidence skills, time management, discipline, and various other life skills, while making a positive contribution to their community.

The organization has also been involved in workshops, classes, and sensory games for children with disabilities, including Asperger's syndrome, autism, ADHD, behavioral issues, and other disabilities.

Southside Harmonics frequently performs at various functions throughout the year. They have had the honor of performing for notable individuals such as Nelson Mandela, HRH Princess Anne, HRH Princess Margaret, The Lord Mayor, Iain Botham, Mick Jagger, and Ainsley Harriott. Their performances have taken place at prestigious venues like Hilton Hotels, Savoy Hotel, Dorchester Hotel, Alexandra Palace, Eltham Palace, and O2 Scrum on the Beach. They have also made appearances on BBC1 and ITV.

The orchestra has achieved success in Notting Hill's "The Best Steelband on the Road" competition, winning several times. They are regular participants in the Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world's largest street festivals.

Southside Harmonics boasts an extensive repertoire of music genres, including Pop, Ballads, Reggae, Calypso, and Bossa Nova classics. Whether it's a garden party, wedding, festival, carnival, or corporate event, Southside Harmonics can provide the perfect atmosphere with their captivating performances.

  • Monday - Tuesday
    Appointments only
  • Wednesday
    07:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Thursday
    Appointments only
  • Friday
    07:30pm - 10:30pm
  • Saturday
    Appointments only
  • Sunday
    Closed

Pan Yard Address

Willington APG, 55 Willington Road
London, SW9 9NB

Southside Harmonics - About us

Southside Harmonics - About Us


Founded in 1979, Southside Harmonics provides a platform for young people in south London to cultivate and further develop their skills acquired in school. Comprising members from various schools in the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, and Wandsworth, we have grown to become one of Europe's leading Steel Orchestras. 

At Southside Harmonics, we offer weekly music and arts sessions to both young people and adults in the community. Our programs grant them access to performances, tours, concerts, and competitions while also nurturing their music theory, team-building, confidence, timekeeping, discipline, and other valuable life skills. Through our activities, participants make positive contributions to their community. We are proud to have organized workshops, classes, and sensory games tailored for children with disabilities such as Asperger's syndrome, autism, ADHD, behavioral issues, and various other challenges. 

Throughout the year, Southside Harmonics performs at numerous functions and has had the privilege of entertaining dignitaries such as Nelson Mandela, HRH Princess Anne, HRH Princess Margaret, The Lord Mayor, Iain Botham, Mick Jagger, and Ainsley Harriott. Our performances have taken place at esteemed venues including Hilton Hotels, Savoy Hotel, Dorchester Hotel, Alexandra Palace, Eltham Palace, and O2 Scrum on the Beach. We have also made appearances on BBC1, ITV, and other prominent platforms. 

Southside Harmonics has proudly secured the title of Champions of Notting Hill's "The Best Steelband on the Road" competition multiple times. We participate annually in the Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world's largest street festivals. Whether it's a garden party, wedding, festival/carnival, or corporate event, Southside Harmonics guarantees to create the perfect atmosphere with our extensive repertoire of Pop, Ballads, Reggae, Calypso, and Bossa Nova classics. 

With a rich history and a commitment to musical excellence, Southside Harmonics continues to inspire and uplift both performers and audiences.


SOUTHSIDE HARMONICS


SOUTHSIDE HARMONICS