The streets of west London have been filled with colour and sound for the first day of the annual Notting Hill Carnival. Musicians and dancers in bright costumes took to the tarmac for the children's parade, as the largest street party in Europe got under way.

Mas bands are known for their extravagant outfits but beyond that - there's so much effort that goes in, all year round. The Mirror spoke to key figures at the long standing Hot Wax Mas Band.

The two-day Notting Hill Carnival is under way in west London as the streets are filled with colourful costumes, dancing and music. Europe's biggest street party, which has been running for more than 50 years,