From festivals to community celebrations, African drumming creates a shared experience
We offer workshops and performances Australia-wide, with the choice of interactive sessions or performance-only shows for all ages and group sizes.”
We run African drumming workshops and performances for festivals, open days, multicultural programs, and community events of all kinds.
Our team brings drums and shakers, and gets everyone playing together.
Each session is rooted in West African music and can include drumming, dancing, and singing. We adapt every workshop to suit your group and the style of your event.
Our facilitators are skilled performers and educators, experienced in engaging people of all ages and backgrounds.
We offer special rates for not-for-profit organisations and will do our best to make our service available.
Designed to be accessible, engaging, and adaptable. These sessions are wonderful for bringing people of all abilities together through rhythm.
We adjust to different levels of mobility and sound tolerance, offering shakers, bells, and other gentle instruments. Participation can be as active or relaxed as you like, and we’re just as happy to perform as we are to run hands-on workshops.
These sessions are also popular for grandparents and grandchildren days, as well as community events where all generations can share the experience.
Inclusive and flexible, these workshops are shaped to suit a wide range of participants.
For over 18 years, we’ve offered both one-off sessions and ongoing programs that open up drumming to everyone.
Each person has their own drum, with shakers and bells available to create different sounds. Sessions are designed to encourage participation at every level, giving people space to enjoy the music and express themselves in their own way.
African drumming offers a powerful way to support mental wellbeing.
The steady pulse of the drum can calm the nervous system, while playing together creates a sense of connection and belonging.
Our workshops provide a supportive space for participants to release tension, feel grounded, and express themselves through rhythm. Research shows that drumming lowers stress, sharpens focus, and boosts mood – benefits that extend well beyond the session.
African drumming has a way of breaking down barriers. Even young people who are hardest to reach find themselves drawn to the djembe.
These sessions offer a positive outlet for energy, creativity, and self-expression, while fostering a strong sense of belonging and inclusion.
Our programs have delivered lasting impact in schools, youth organisations, and the Juvenile Justice sector.
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A fun, interactive way to bring people together. Every session can be shaped to your group – whether it’s drumming, dancing, singing, or a mix of all three.
For a deeper impact, our ongoing programmes highlight the proven benefits of drumming.
Studies show positive effects for children on the autism spectrum, teens navigating challenges, and trauma survivors.
Above all, drumming builds focus, calm, and connection – and it just feels good.
For larger events, you can choose short 20-minute rotating workshops, letting big groups take part.
These sessions are all about fun and the joy of playing together.
Interactive performances are another great option, with a less structured approach than a workshop: We perform while encouraging the crowd to pick up drums and shakers.
This format is popular for festivals, fetes, and high-energy gatherings.
Live drumming has a unique way of bringing people together, turning local events into shared celebrations.
Ensembles can be arranged to suit the scale of the event, from a small local gathering to a large outdoor festival.
Beyond West African traditions, our ensembles also include a range of musical styles and performances, offering diverse and engaging entertainment.
”The session was a real highlight for our participants and our volunteers. Odai Affotey’s engaging, patient, and inclusive facilitation style created a welcoming space where everyone felt comfortable to participate, regardless of ability or experience. The energy and enthusiasm he brought to the session made it both enjoyable and meaningful for our group.”
“We appreciate you facilitating, engaging and motivating our participants to get involved in African Drumming workshops in this year. You’ve helped us create a more inclusive world where young people with and without disability feel included, valued and excited to be a part of everyday life.”
“The festival went really well, Mikey and Ben were absolutely fantastic and engaged with the crowd so beautifully! The energy was unreal, we just couldn’t get enough of the drumming vibes. Absolutely exceeded our expectations.”
“The African Drumming was a huge success.
The minute the scouts came out of the hall. they were drawn to the drums and (without even a word) Mo and Simone had them all drumming away in unison – it was brilliant and incredible to watch.”
“We loved it, the guests loved it – the performance was the highlight of the event!
Shabba was so friendly, and got everyone up dancing. It was fantastic.”
“It was absolutely amazing and the children haven’t stopped talking about it!!! I was so impressed by how involved our younger group was and have not seen them so focused through an in-service visit before. We will definitely be having you back next year!”
“Everyone just loved Appiah to bits! His fan club has increased by at least 300 and we’re at the head of it.
Not only thoroughly professional in response and presentation, but read the audience beautifully. This was a hard gig, because it was very diverse in background and age, but he nailed it. And you’re so right – it was really good fun.”
Our drum and dance sessions create a shared space where people of all ages and backgrounds can take part.
These interactive events are tailored to suit small gatherings or large festivals, encouraging everyone to join in.
Rooted in the traditions of West Africa, the workshops celebrate participation, teamwork, and the joy of making music together.
Our collaboration with Indigenous educators brings genuine Aboriginal cultural experiences, deepening understanding and appreciation of First Nations history. Sessions are led by a mix of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal performers.
Participants can explore the origins of the didgeridoo, enjoy performances with Q&A, join in drumming and dance, and experience storytelling, meditation, and tactile items.
Drumming has been scientifically proven to benefit mental, physical and emotional wellbeing in a range of ways.
Drumming has been scientifically proven to benefit mental, physical and emotional wellbeing in a range of ways.
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