Steel Pan Jim Steel Band Soloist, Steel Band Workshops, also: Duo, Trio, Band options

For Live Music - A small performance space of approximately 2m x2m
For Workshops - Dependent on the number of participants, a space of minimum 8m x 6m, up to a large room/hall/outdoors.
For Parking and unloading, preferably access as close to the working area as possible, especially for workshops

Yes

None

Background music, but not DJ services.

So hard to answer this, but the best was probably my 25-piece community steel band, sharing the stage with 20 children from Soweto, South Africa, with their marimbas, performing African and Caribbean music together to a full house at a fundraising event that we had organised for their charity

Too many influential artistes to answer this, But in terms of playing steel pan live, the music of Lord Kitchener, Harry Belafonte, The Mighty Sparrow and Bob Marley have been influential to me. More contemporary artistes include Antonio Carlos Joabim, Chick Corea, and 70's music in general.

I began my musical journey as a drummer, leading me to five years at sea onboard CRUISESHIPS, then studying for degrees, Taking up and performing on Marimba and Steel Pan, and developing percussion and STEEL PAN WORKSHOPS

I love to play at events where I feel the music can make a difference, whether that be setting the tone with uplfting background music, playing a bride down the aisle, bringing people together in a workshop, or providing an evening of entertainment and dancing with live music.

For Gigs/Live playing - 1/2hr to set up (although I allow for longer always) and playing up to 3hr duration with breaks
For Workshops - 1 hour to set up and workshops duration usually 1 - 1.5 hrs on average, depending on type of booking.

Yes

I do like to engage clients in choosing a few favourite of theirs mixed in with my standard type of repertoire.

Uplifting, Heartwarming, perfect volume when background music, Danceable and inspiring.

Both answers would be 'No'. My workshops are designed for beginners, and the results on steel pan are amazing, even with no previous experience. It's the perfect instrument for bring a group together to create a warm, mellow, melodic sound, that isn't overly loud or noisy, but does generate excitement and an uplifting 'feel-good factor'.
In terms of a live music booking, though the pan can be loud in its traditional large-band carnival setting, (e.g. Trinidad or Notting Hill), a small ensemble or a soloist can produce subtle, mellow background level music that travels through the air but doesn't sound loud or interfere with conversation.