About Dex Marchan — London Steelpan Performer
Dex Marchan is a Trinidad & Tobago-born, London-based steelpan performer, educator and workshop leader with more than four decades in pan.
His work spans steelband, solo and ensemble performance, education, community programmes and official cultural engagements.
From Trinidad & Tobago to London
Dex developed within Trinidad & Tobago steelpan culture and has performed in major pan settings including National Panorama and the World Steelband Music Festival. His steelband experience includes Phase II Pan Groove, Pan Elders, Skiffle and Super Vybes.
His wider career includes documented High Commission, CARICOM and Commonwealth appearances alongside weddings, corporate events, schools and community work.
Performance and education
As an educator, Dex combines practical playing with rhythm, listening and the cultural story of steelpan. Workshops are adapted to the age, experience and needs of each group.
Dex today
Dex continues to perform, teach and share the instrument across London, the UK and internationally by arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dex based?
Dex is based in London and continues to perform, teach and share the instrument across the UK and internationally by arrangement.
What experience sits behind the performances and workshops?
Dex developed within Trinidad & Tobago steelpan culture, with steelband experience including Phase II Pan Groove, Pan Elders, Skiffle and Super Vybes, plus documented High Commission, CARICOM and Commonwealth appearances alongside weddings, corporate events, schools and community work.
How do I book Dex?
Use the booking enquiry page to share your date, venue and plans.