Dereck "Chinee" Ayum Steelpan artist Solo steelpan playing with vocals as needed

Based in Canada

Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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LOCATION
Brampton, Ontario, Canada

TRAVEL
up to 100 miles

PRICE
from $350 (CAD)

RATED
10 / 10 from 3 reviews

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Description Price
Solo pannist with own sound system and vocals for minimum of 1 hour$350 (CAD)
Playing area must have a shaded cover, one electrical outlet and flat surface

About / Biography

I’ve been playing for 40+ years on cruise ships, at weddings, funerals, restaurants, corporate events, parties, festivals.

I have played several genres including classical and contemporary along with soca, reggae, R&B, latina, gospel, classical, Christmas and some Punjabi selections.

I can arrange to have my own sound system if needed.

Reviews (3)

There are currently 3 user ratings for Dereck "Chinee" Ayum Steelpan artist

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Canada

Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Travels up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Shaded area to protect steelpan from heat and sun
Electrical outlet
Flat standing surface


What information do you require about a venue?

Is the event indoors or outdoors


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I can provide sound equipment.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

If required only

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

The Rotterdam, Holland America Cruise Lines - Concert Theatre - Classical performance various other genres
City Hall, City of Brampton, Ontario, Canada - Carabram Launch, Trinidad & Tobago Flag Raising, BAO Artists' Market Festival
Tutoring elementary school students locally - St. Gabriel's Girls' R.C. School, Pan Opus Summer Camp


What's your favourite type of event?

Backyard Parties, Seniors' Homes, Weddings, Cruise Line concerts


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I've played around the world at various festivals, private & public parties, on cruise ships, corporate events and steelpan competitions.

I am an alumni of the National Steel Orchestra of Trinidad and Tobago. I tutor and lecture on the steelpan locally and internationally.

I started gigging when I decided to share my special gift with others as a means to heal them , enrich lives and uplift spirits with what I call "Music for the Soul".


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Roberta Flack

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Will arrive one (1) hour before performance to set up and sound check
Steelpan on stand
Microphone and mixer board
Tablet to Speakers
Set times and genres accordingly to crowd response


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes but I ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Special requests in 2-3 weeks in advance are accepted


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe me as a highly skilled and energized performer that loves interaction with the audience and gets them on their feet dancing

Recent Clients

Dereck "Chinee" Ayum Steelpan artist has performed for these clients:

Seniors' Homes (recreation hours, BBQ parties, open houses, staff parties)

Weddings - Cocktail Parties & Receptions

Birthday Parties - Private Backyards, Banquet Halls

Church Events & Festivals

Cultural Festivals

Artist's Markets

Local Farmers' Markets

Flag Raising Ceremonies

Funeral services & receptions

Shopping Mall & Movie Theatre Events

Corporate parties (banks, yacht clubs, restaurants, hotels etc.)

Steelpan competitions - National Panorama - Trinidad & Tobago

National Steel Orchestra of Trinidad and Tobago

Venues

Dereck "Chinee" Ayum Steelpan artist has performed at these venues:

St. Lawrence Market, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

City of Brampton City Hall & Festival Square - Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ontario, Canada

The Rotterdam - Holland America Cruise Lines - Worldwide

JAM2GROW Drum for Peace Festival - Phoenix Arizona, USA

Showboat Entertainment Venues - Hong Kong, Peru, Japan

Karizawa Play Park, Japan

Houstein Bush Adventure Park, Japan

Phoenix Seagia Ocean Dome, Japan

Japan University of Technology - Miyazaki

Costa Fortuna Cruise Lines - Gibraltar, Malta, Russia, Tunisia, France, Spain, Italy, French Caribbean

Costa Atlantica Cruise Lines - Venice, Croatia, Greece, Italy

Disney World Adventure Stage, Epcot Centre - Disney World, Orlando, Florida USA

Commodore Cruises - Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea

Movie Town Bandstand, Fiesta Plaza, Trinidad & Tobago

Availability Guide

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More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Genres:

Classical

Film / TV

Opera

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Country

Traditional English Folk

Jazz

Blues

Cabaret

Dixieland / Ragtime

Latin Jazz

Swing

Barbershop

Church Music

Gospel

Easy Listening

Background Music

Originals

Pop

Covers

Disco

Funk

Hip Hop

Karaoke

Motown

R&B

Soul

Rock

Classic Rock

Rock 'n' Roll

World Music

African Music

Brazilian

Caribbean

Cuban

Latin

Reggae

Salsa

Ska

Spanish Music

Features:

Instrumental

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

Uses backing tracks

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