Backstage heroes needed: build & decorate a truck for Notting Hill Carnival! 🚛🎶 [DROP-IN]

About

Urban Fox Orchestra Steelband (UFO) is an Ealing-based charity that spreads joy through steelpan music. They welcome players of all ages and abilities — including visually and hearing-impaired musicians — and are known for their uplifting performances and meaningful community projects, such as “Community at Carnival,” which supports children affected by the Grenfell tragedy.

This year, UFO is once again taking part in Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday, 24th August — and they need our help to get parade-ready!

✔️ What is the task?

Join the team the day before Carnival to build and decorate the steelpan band’s truck — think of it as being part of the backstage crew before a big show!

Tasks may include:

• Assembling the truck’s side walls and back section
• Sweeping and prepping the base before loading on the portable toilet (!)
• Helping stretch out the colourful wrap-around covers
• Screwing in pan stands to the truck floor
• Climbing ladders to attach decorations (if you’re agile and up for it)
• Assisting with lighter, creative, or organisational tasks

This is a fun, hands-on day with something for everyone, whether you’re up for building or prefer helping on the ground.

🕑 When?

Saturday 23rd August — starting from 10:00am

Drop in any time during the day — all help is appreciated! If you can’t arrive at 10am due to other commitments but can join later, that’s totally fine — just let us know.

📍 Where?

1 Minerva Rd, London NW10 6HJ