Clive Phillips father or Matthew Phillips current CEO of Notting Hill Carnival has spent his life advocating on behalf of bands and pannists, and championing the values of cultural traditions, community cohesion, respect, and professionalism. He was instrumental in setting up the London Brotherhood of Steel and LBSS, now the British Association of Steelbands and Caribbean Music Association respectively. He remains and active member of BAS and is also a member of the Notting Hill Carnival’s Advisory Board.