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Our corporate team building workshops use African drumming to give teams a shared experience that is immediate and engaging.

Sessions encourage teamwork, communication, and creativity in a way that feels different from the everyday workplace, while remaining uplifting and playful.

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The Sound of Teamwork

Drumming has a way of lifting the energy in the room.

We’ll have your team drumming together within five minutes, with shifting roles, and collaboration emerging in real time.

The workshops highlight listening, cooperation and adaptability, while leaving space for fun and creativity.

Suitable for groups of any size, and available across Australia and New Zealand, they give teams a shared experience that continues to resonate long after the session.

Team building: Workshop Options

Group of adults smiling and playing djembes during an African drumming corporate team building workshop.

The Invigorator

High energy, fun-filled session, designed to blast away fatigue and leave your team buzzing and re-vitalised. A snappy workshop that’ll lift the energy of any event and cure ‘post-lunch seminar-slump’.

Outcomes
Refreshed and re-energised participants who are ready to tackle what’s next.

Length
15 to 25 minutes

Adults smiling and drumming together on djembes during an African drumming workshop.

The Unifier

Focused on rapport and cooperation, participants collaborate on musical tasks that strengthen their abilities to work harmoniously and effectively with one another. An opportunity to experience teamwork in a whole new way.

Outcomes
Team bonding, enhanced cooperation, improved teamwork & leadership.

Length
30 to 60 minutes

Corporate team building session with adults smiling and playing djembes during an African drumming workshop.

The Synergiser

Designed to fully develop team-building metaphors inherent to drumming. Teams are given different musical roles that mirror roles in an organisation. As the parts come together, the group experiences the synergy of creating a shared composition.

Outcomes
Increased confidence, team bonding, improved leadership and productivity.

Length
90 to 120 minutes

West African dancer leaping mid-air in a vibrant performance with drummers playing djembes on stage during an African drumming show.

The Wow Factor

The icing on the cake:
Add a high impact drum and dance spectacular before, during, or after your event, as a stand out highlight that will leave the crowd wow-ed.
Available as an add-on to your workshop, or as a stand-alone event.

Outcomes
An energised atmosphere that captures attention and injects excitement.

Length
5 to 30 minutes

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Team Building Sessions: Key skills

African drumming carries deeply rooted elements that reflect the dynamics of teams, organisations and wellbeing.

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Adaptability

We’ll learn to value and enjoy the growth that comes with change and improvisation.
The shifting roles of the African orchestra offer a natural way to explore adaptability: moving from drum to shakers, and responding to changes in tempo and leadership. When everyone adapts together, the music stays alive and joyful.

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Mindfullness

Drumming supports wellbeing, eases stress, and protect against burnout. Group sessions in particular can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
It’s also a meditative practice, inviting focus on the beat, the instrument or the hands, while encouraging awareness of thoughts, feelings, and the present moment.

Two overlapping speech bubble icons symbolising communication, representing the role of dialogue and collaboration in African drumming corporate team building workshops.

Communication

Drumming is a language of its own - a way to communicate through rhythm. The leader sets the cues on the drum, and the group replies in sound.
These workshops build rapport and cooperation by guiding participants through musical tasks that highlight and strengthen their ability to communicate effectively together.

Team work

Teamwork is at the heart of the drumming orchestra.
Groups take on different musical roles, reflecting the structure of an organisation, and then combine their parts into a shared composition.
The result is synergy, with everyone contributing to the same goal and finishing on an uplifting high note.

Creativity

An integral part of our sessions.
Once the groove is bedded down, individuals can solo and express their flair and creativity.
The ensemble nature of the drumming, along with moving from structured rhythms to improvising, encourages new ideas and self expression within the context of a group.

Ladder icon symbolising leadership and growth, representing how African drumming workshops highlight guidance, roles and leadership in team building.

Leadership

Our sessions nurture leadership in a whole new way: we break out the roles of the orchestra and assign participants to lead different parts of the rhythms.
When it’s time to step up and lead the group, it’s an empowering position that combines both communicating through the drum, and adapting to the strengths and weaknesses of the ensemble.

Playfulness

A critical part of the experience, without playfulness there is no joy.
When we’re serious, we shut down our ability to create, connect, and be curious. Playfulness is a tremendous stress reliever and a mindfulness tool.
Whatever the team building objective may be, our ultimate goal is always to be in the moment and have plenty of fun.

Confidence

Our sessions are designed to build confidence in various ways.
Playing as part of an ensemble fosters trust in one’s role within the group, while learning a new skill brings a sense of empowerment.
In just one session, participants move from first encounter with the drum to confidently commanding rhythms.

Creativity

An integral part of our sessions.
Once the groove is bedded down, individuals can solo and express their flair and creativity.
The ensemble nature of the drumming, along with moving from structured rhythms to improvising, encourages new ideas and self expression within the context of a group.

Ladder icon symbolising leadership and growth, representing how African drumming workshops highlight guidance, roles and leadership in team building.

Leadership

Our sessions nurture leadership in a whole new way: we break out the roles of the orchestra and assign participants to lead different parts of the rhythms.
When it’s time to step up and lead the group, it’s an empowering position that combines both communicating through the drum, and adapting to the strengths and weaknesses of the ensemble.

Playfulness

A critical part of the experience, without playfulness there is no joy.
When we’re serious, we shut down our ability to create, connect, and be curious. Playfulness is a tremendous stress reliever and a mindfulness tool.
Whatever the team building objective may be, our ultimate goal is always to be in the moment and have plenty of fun.

Confidence

Our sessions are designed to build confidence in various ways.
Playing as part of an ensemble fosters trust in one’s role within the group, while learning a new skill brings a sense of empowerment.
In just one session, participants move from first encounter with the drum to confidently commanding rhythms.

How We Work With Teams

African drumming facilitator in traditional hat leading a large corporate team building event with drum and song.

On-Site Workshops

With years of experience running workshops for teams as small as five, and companies as large as five hundred, we can cater to groups of almost any size.

Our team of seasoned African and Australian facilitators, based in every state, can design sessions to match your goals.

We provide drums for everyone and run workshops in almost any setting. It’s an easy setup that always leaves teams energised and inspired.

Off-site workshops

Off-site team building is a chance to reward your team and give them a fresh setting to connect.

We can come to any venue you choose across Australia and New Zealand, or if you need a suggestion, we’re happy to help find the right space.

In Melbourne, groups of up to 25 are welcome at our St Kilda Studio – a dedicated space that offers a refreshing change of environment.

African Drumming facilitator smiling outdoors during a team building workshop in Australia.

Online workshops

Our online team building workshops develop teamwork, communication, creativity and leadership – and they’re genuinely fun.

We offer a range of flexible packages designed for corporate groups.

These sessions are fully interactive, with drumming activities that adapt seamlessly to the online format.

They’re a lively way to bring people together, no matter where they’re based.

What teams say

“I can’t begin to express how great the African drumming session was today. The participants just LOVED it!
The energy and engagement skills were of such a high level, and the excitement and happiness of our group during and after the session was fantastic.”

Kinetic IT

“Just wanted to say thank you for your team building workshop. The group feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!
Everyone loved it, and it provided exactly what we needed.”

Magistrates Court of Victoria

“The perfect end to our Staff Conference.
I had an image in my mind of what I wanted to achieve through the session, and Simon expertly brought it to fruition. Within one hour, we were creating amazing music that belied our level of experience – helping to bring the Conference to a close, and leaving the group on a high.
I highly recommend African Drumming corporate workshops for anyone looking for a powerful group experience for their organisation or team”

Uniting Care

“The session was a new and interesting experience for the many participants, both young and old. They had a great time and were pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to express themselves and make music in a relaxed group environment.
I would have no hesitation recommending your workshops for a range of applications”

Hume City Council

“We cannot express just how amazing the African Drumming experience was at our offsite event.
All 133 attendees were fully engaged and had an absolute ball.
We’ve received nothing but positive feedback from everyone that participated. Please pass on our thanks again to the performers – they were truly outstanding! Thanks again to the African Drumming team for providing such a memorable experience for our company.
We couldn’t recommend you highly enough!”

AGL

What Teams Say

“We cannot express just how amazing the African Drumming experience was at our offsite event.
All 133 attendees were fully engaged and had an absolute ball.
We’ve received nothing but positive feedback from everyone that participated. Please pass on our thanks again to the performers – they were truly outstanding! Thanks again to the African Drumming team for providing such a memorable experience for our company.
We couldn’t recommend you highly enough!”
AGL logo for their review of African Drumming’s corporate team building workshop.
AGL
“The session was a new and interesting experience for the many participants, both young and old. They had a great time and were pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to express themselves and make music in a relaxed group environment.
I would have no hesitation recommending your workshops for a range of applications”
Hume City Council logo for their review of African Drumming’s corporate team building workshop.
Hume City Council
“The perfect end to our Staff Conference.
I had an image in my mind of what I wanted to achieve through the session, and Simon expertly brought it to fruition. Within one hour, we were creating amazing music that belied our level of experience – helping to bring the Conference to a close, and leaving the group on a high.
I highly recommend African Drumming corporate workshops for anyone looking for a powerful group experience for their organisation or team”
Uniting Church logo for their review of African Drumming’s corporate team building workshop.
Uniting Care
“Just wanted to say thank you for your team building workshop. The group feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!
Everyone loved it, and it provided exactly what we needed.”
Magistrates’ Court of Victoria logo for their review of African Drumming’s corporate team building workshop.
Magistrates Court of Victoria
“I can’t begin to express how great the African drumming session was today. The participants just LOVED it!
The energy and engagement skills were of such a high level, and the excitement and happiness of our group during and after the session was fantastic.”
Kinetic IT logo for their review of African Drumming’s corporate team building workshop.
Kinetic IT
FAQs

We bring djembes (African drums) so every participant has their own drum to play.
It’s a fully hands-on team building drumming workshop from start to finish – no need to share instruments

We can run team building workshops for groups as small as 5, and as large as several hundred.
We scale the instruments and facilitation team to suit your numbers, so whether it’s an intimate leadership team or a full conference, we’ve got you covered.

We’d love to!
We’ll shape the workshop around your goals or theme, whether that’s teamwork, leadership, communication, or simply bringing energy into the room.
It could be a wellness day with yoga and meditation, a high energy conference opener, or even a pirate-themed staff party with drumming crews competing for treasure.
Whatever the theme, we’ll make it work.

Absolutely. Our experienced facilitators run corporate drumming workshops all across Australia, New Zealand, and Bali, and regularly travel to metro, regional, and remote locations.
Whether your team is in an office, a conference centre, or an outdoor retreat, we can come to you.

Yes. We can host team building workshops at our St Kilda studio in Melbourne, which comfortably fits 20–28 people.
It’s a ready-to-go space with instruments set up – all you need to do is show up and we’ll take care of the rest.

Definitely.
A live African drum and dance performance is a powerful way to open or close your event.
It lifts the energy in the room, creates a real sense of excitement, and leaves participants with a lasting impression.
Many teams choose to add our Wow Factor, a high-impact performance available before, during, or after your workshop, or even as a stand-alone event.

Of course.
Corporate events often need to manage sound levels, so we can use drum covers to reduce volume, or run rhythm workshops with body percussion, dance, and small percussion.
Drums do make noise, so we can’t be completely silent, but we’ll adapt creatively to keep things fun and workplace-friendly.

Most sessions run for 45–60 minutes, but we can adapt the length depending on your schedule.
We also offer shorter energisers for conferences and longer sessions for deeper team development.

Not at all.
Our workshops are designed for absolute beginners as well as people with musical experience. Everything is taught step by step, and the focus is on group energy, fun, and participation rather than technical skill.

Yes, we do. We can provide a rip-roaring drum and dance performance when you need to grab attention – popular for a product launch, conference, or AGM. Or we can turn it right down, creating ambient tribal grooves that set a subtle atmosphere in the background.
You can view our corporate entertainment options here.

The positive effects of drumming are many.
Research has shown that group drumming can significantly reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing.

A study from the Royal College of Music in London found that workplace drumming interventions lowered anxiety and improved mood in staff groups.
Another body of research in organisational psychology highlights how shared drumming activities enhance cooperation, communication, and social bonding in teams.
Neuroscience studies have also shown that playing in synchrony activates brain pathways linked to empathy and cooperation, which helps teams work more effectively together.

In a corporate setting, these benefits come through as stronger teamwork, more adaptable thinking, and a boost in energy and morale. Drumming creates a shared experience where roles shift, listening becomes essential, and collaboration grows naturally – all of which are skills that support healthier, more productive workplaces.

Corporate team building workshop with participants smiling, drumming on djembes and raising hands during an African drumming session.
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(03) 9525 3073

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