Katumba is a community based project in Merseyside fostering mental and physical wellbeing through high quality music, movement and cultural activities – for all.
About Us

Born and grown in Liverpool, Katumba is passionate about making a positive impact on health, wellbeing and culture in the local community.
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In 2018 we refurbished and opened Katumba Culture Hub, a large multi-purpose community arts and culture centre right in the centre of Liverpool!
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A fierce fusion of UK club music and the carnivals of Northeast Brazil - Katumba create an explosion of rhythmic revelry that you can't help but dance to!
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Katumba facilitate a wide range of drumming workshops for schools, community centres, private parties, businesses, corporate environments and other organisations.
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Katumba is run by a small staff team, who manage performances, workshops, activities and all the cogs of Katumba - with the support of many brilliant volunteers!
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BEAT IT is a Liverpool based health and wellbeing drumming project run by Katumba and the Liverpool Mental Health Consortium.
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Book Us

Our epic carnival drumming band is available to hire for street events, parades, festivals, weddings, club nights, conferences, sports events, UK and global.
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Not only are our schools drumming workshops energetic and fun, but also offer a multi-cultural experience full of cross-curricular learning.
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Our multi-purpose venue is available to hire for conferences, workshops and other events. We also have a recording studio suitable for a range of creative projects!
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Group drumming can improve communication, cohesion and build camaraderie. Our energetic group drumming workshops create memorable team building experiences like no other!
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Katumba's masterclasses for established street bands, musicians and drumming groups combine drumming with movement to create a fantastic visual performance!
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News

Katumba’s Drumming Elves Bring the Christmas Fun to Warrington’s Weekend Wonderland Saturday 25 November!
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Katumba, Severa UK and others march for an end to ‘Honour’ Based Abuse on Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
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Katumba’s epic band of Drumming Santas will complete a THREE HOUR NON-STOP DRUMATHON for UNICEF’s Children of Gaza Crisis Appeal
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