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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Wow, what a wake up call! Thank you for the amazing drumming!
Such a great atmosphere in St Pauls square with Katumba playing. They brought people together and definitely added an extra touch to make this day a r
Each young person comes away from the project having learned a new skill, something that I know we wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else across the
Thank you so much, you were absolutely fantastic - can I join your band?
The drumming was great fun! In a space of less than an hour the whole team came together to cheer on Brighthouse. It was fantastic!
It has been incredible! The sessions have helped them [Stroke Survivors] so much: their memory retention, their cognitive capacity and it's just been
Their passion and excitement in their job was evident throughout and really helped the children to become excited about the whole morning and Samba cu
Absolutely amazing , they definitely bring the party and smash the party. Can't wait to have them again!
They have worked successfully with a wide range of children, including those with SEN and challenging behaviour. I highly recommend them.
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 experi
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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
Exciting job opportunity at Katumba – we are recruiting a Marketing and Sales Coordinator! Come and join our small, friendly and dedicated team!
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We are looking for freelance performers, workshop teachers and band leaders to get involved and join our ever-growing Katumba Drumming FAMILY!
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We are now taking bookings for corporate and team building events, festivals and parades, processionals, community workshops and school workshops!
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As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to reflect on the incredible journey that Katumba Band has undertaken throughout the year.
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