Live African drumming bands and ensembles for events of all kinds, including community gatherings and festivals, private celebrations, and workplace events.
From polished stage performances to interactive group experiences, each booking is shaped to suit the event, the space, and the people in the room.
From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events, we create live entertainment that fits your vision. Choose a solo drummer, a full ensemble, or an interactive segment that gets everyone involved.
Each performance is designed to match your event’s tone and energy.
Our performers are handpicked, spanning traditional West African drummers and dancers, Latin percussionists, fire twirlers, and marching bands.
These acts are regularly booked for public and private events across Australia and beyond, from festivals and weddings to corporate functions.
5 – 8 Piece
Offering infectiously groovy dance music and high energy stage shows, this versatile and experienced ensemble performs beautiful, driving percussion that can be formatted to include a dance spectacular.
Ideal for big events that demand a high impact performance.
Perfect For:
Stage shows, festivals, high profile events.
3 Piece
An ambient African ensemble with lead djembe, bass drums, melodic instruments and song.
Their sweet music captures the uplifting spirit of West Africa and is a favourite when a more gentle melody is preferred.
Perfect For:
Roving performances, formal functions, smaller events, weddings.
Five master musicians from Ghana, Wala delivers an electrifying fusion of drumming, dance, and vocal harmonies.
Their rhythms carry real weight, their melodies stay with you, and their movement brings the music fully to life.
Powerful, joyful, and deeply rooted in Ghanaian tradition, Wala’s performances leave a lasting impression long after the final tone.
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Add a spectacular visual element with a fire show, choreographed to the energetic rhythms of West Africa.
The standard outfit is 1 fire artist with 2 drummers. We can tailor an ensemble to suit your event.
Perfect For:
High impact events, indoors or outdoors.
Up to 8 dancers
From the Middle East: Evocative, hypnotic and sensual – Authentic belly dance, driven by the pulsating rhythms of the Middle East
Solo and group shows available.
Perfect for: Roving performances, formal functions, stage shows, festivals, smaller events, weddings.
It’s Carnivale time, Ladies and Gentlemen!
Samba La Mama combine lively percussion with fully costumed samba dancers.
It’s a feast for the eyes and ears as we take you to a high voltage Latin American street Carnival.
Drummers and dancers available individually, or as a combined performance.
Perfect for: Roving and stage performances, formal functions, festivals and parades, corporate events, weddings.
Sessi Sessi is a West African drumming community ensemble made up of advanced students, guided and supported by seasoned professionals. The group performs regularly at festivals, markets, fetes, and community events, delivering confident, high-energy performances suited to public and outdoor settings.
Available as a 3 to 10 piece line-up, the ensemble works well on stage or as roving performers, moving through spaces and responding to the atmosphere of an event. Their open, welcoming approach encourages people to watch, move, or dance along in a way that feels natural.
With experienced professional leadership on the ground, Sessi Sessi offers a reliable and accessible option for non-profits and community organisations looking for quality live performance at acessible rates.
“Everyone LOVED the African Drumming and the interactive entertainment helped bring everyone together for a great cause!”
“The four-piece Afro band was fantastic at the Salvation Army Gala! The drummers brought incredible energy, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere that really brought our function to life. They complemented the performance perfectly and had everyone captivated. Truly high-energy entertainment that elevated the entire evening!”
“The Sessi Ensemble has been the perfect addition to Carman’s Fun Run each year! Their performances keep our participants motivated, cheer everyone on, and create an amazing atmosphere for friends and family watching. Always a highlight of the event — we can’t wait for the next one!”
“Thank you so much for your amazing performances across the years. Your talent and professionalism allows our team to focus on other event details, and the feedback from attendees at the marathon each year, has been fantastic. You truly helped elevate the event and made it an unforgettable experience. Sessi ensemble is the best!”
“Everyone loved the entertainment and the drumming so much. The performers were excellent!”
“An amazing, high energy performance that set the tone for an incredible day, keeping everyone uplifted and engaged.”
“The performances across the day were high energy, and engaging and really made our event memorable this year.”
“Samba La Mama were absolutely spectacular! They brought incredible energy, got everyone dancing, and truly took the party to the next level. Our guests are still raving about it, and we think we can officially claim ‘best party’ ever!”
We perform at a wide range of events, including festivals, markets, community celebrations, private functions, corporate events, and schools. Our bands and ensembles are booked for everything from large public gatherings to smaller, more intimate occasions.
Performances by our African drumming bands and ensembles can range from high-energy drum and dance shows to more relaxed and atmospheric, depending on the setting.
Options include focused stage shows, roving drumming through a space, or interactive formats where guests are invited to play along using drums and shakers. These interactive performances are easy for all ages to join, and shift the event into something playful and high-spirited.
Our team is experienced in performing across Australia, New Zealand, and Bali, and works comfortably in many different environments
Absolutely. We can adjust everything from music and costumes to stage presentation and messaging, ensuring the performance suits your event.
We supply all instruments.
For large venues or outdoor spaces, we’ll coordinate with your AV team to confirm if microphones or amplification are required. You’ll know exactly what’s needed in advance.
Yes. Our performers regularly travel across Australia, and we also offer our drum and dance performances in New Zealand and Bali.
Travel and accommodation costs may apply depending on the location, though with teams based in multiple regions, local options are often available.
We’ve performed for intimate groups and large-scale events with 800 participants or more.
Performances can be adapted to suit any venue or crowd size.
Yes, with a little planning. We can supply drums for every participant – even for groups of several hundred.
It’s a unique, lively, and memorable way to engage the crowd.
Yes, absolutely. You can mix and match performers to shape your event. If a full band isn’t needed, we can bring together drummers, dancers, or both, and weave them through the event in a way that suits the space and the crowd.
Some events lean toward a clear performance set, others work best with interactive drumming where people jump in, clap, dance, and respond. Many choose a mix. With a wide team of drummers and dancers working across Australia, we can build a line-up that keeps the energy flowing and the crowd engaged.
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