Drumming Group Liverpool - News

It’s The Most Drumderful Time Of The Year

Silent Night? Not if we can help it. The only thing more festive than the sound of "The Little Drummer Boy" is the sound of The Big Drummer Band!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 19 November, 2021

Things To Do In Liverpool This Halloween!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 22 October, 2021

ROUTES & ROOTS: Full Workshop Programme – free BHM & Halloween activities for all ages!

Check out our full festival programme, with cycling, lantern-making, capoeira, drumming and more! Build props, learn skills and be part of our Katumba Halloween Carnival!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 15 October, 2021

The Katumba Halloween Carnival Is Back!

This Halloween, you're invited to be part of Katumba’s Halloween Carnival & celebrations, with workshops, activities, performances - for all the family!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 08 October, 2021

Katumba Drumming & Movement for Beginners

Come and experience Liverpool’s Katumba Drumming & Movement-with a Brazilian twist! In 4 sessions, learn the basics of drumming, rhythm, technique & movement!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 10 September, 2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY – Senior Administrator – DEADLINE EXTENDED

This is an exciting time for BrazUKa and our projects such as Katumba and main collaborator, BlaST: we are seeking a Senior Administrator!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Thu 05 August, 2021

2022 Katumba Drumming Tasters & Beginners Courses!

Come and experience Liverpool’s Katumba Drumming Tasters and Beginners Courses!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Tue 06 July, 2021

Upcoming In-Person Events: Drumming Tasters and More!

In-person events are back, and we’re celebrating with new events and weekly classes, where you can drum, learn, connect and have fun, Katumba-style!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Thu 27 May, 2021

We’re Back! Announcing Our In-Person Activities and our First Live Performance of 2021 – at Liverpool Light Night!

21st May 2021: check us out at Liverpool Light Night, performing together in person for the first time in 2021 – you can also find out how to get involved with all our in-person classes, courses and activities!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 14 May, 2021

NEW Online Courses Starting March 15th

March 2021: Check out out great range of online courses for Zoom and Youtube exploring drumming technique and movement. Great for beginners and community drummers alike!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 04 March, 2021

Katumba Fundraiser: Help Support Brazilian Community Carnival Artists

Donate to our crowdfunder and help us raise funds for Brazilian artists, their communities and families who are living in poverty due to coronavirus.

By Leigh-Angel

Wed 17 February, 2021

FREE Online Drumming Class This Saturday 30th January

Keen drummer keen to jam or complete beginner looking for a good place to start? Join us for a free drumming class on Saturday 30th January!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 28 January, 2021

Katumba Named Finalists in the LCR Culture & Creativity Awards 2020!

We're ecstatic to be a finalist in the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards 2020! #LCRCultureAwards2020

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 28 January, 2021

Top Teacher Gifts – Thank You Presents for Teachers

What do teachers really want for gifts? Struggling for good gift ideas to say thank you? Check out our range of great teacher gifts with a difference!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 03 December, 2020

Katumba Drumming & Movement for Beginners September/October 2021

Come and experience Liverpool’s Katumba Drumming & Movement-with a Brazilian twist! In 4 sessions, learn the basics of drumming, rhythm, technique & movement!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 26 November, 2020

NEW YEAR, REAL YOU! Great Christmas Gifts and Experiences for 2021

Kick off 2021 with one of our unique and uplifting experiences – the perfect gift, stocking filler or secret santa for friends, family, colleagues or a treat for you!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 19 November, 2020

Free Arts Activities this October Half Term – Bubble Up Toxteth

This October Half Term! Free performing arts activities and workshops for kids in Liverpool, including drumming, dance, capoeira and story-telling.

By Leigh-Angel

Tue 20 October, 2020

Katumba Halloween Parade 2019: Playground of Imagination

2019's Katumba Halloween Parade was our biggest ever! With over 200 artists, performers storming the streets of Liverpool with music, fire, dance and amazing puppets!

By Leigh-Angel

Sat 10 October, 2020

Spellbinding First Show Back at the Iconic Bombed Out Church

We're back! We had a blast blowing crowds away for post-lockdown covid-safe performances at the Bombed Out Church - part of Liverpool Ignitus Festival of Performing Arts!

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 18 September, 2020

FREE Arts Activities for 11-13 Year Olds – Starting 17th August

Bubble Up Toxteth is a new initiative supported by Curious Minds, to help young people aged 11-13 back to school following lockdown.

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 07 August, 2020

Bubble Up: Small Group COVID-safe Experiences in Liverpool!

Soothing soundbaths, drumming circles, Brazilian dance and nostalgic 90s raves - we've adapted all our activities to be small and covid-safe, with a big fun factor!

By Leigh-Angel

Mon 27 July, 2020

Katumba Drumming for Beginners: September 2020!

Come for a taste of Liverpool's Katumba Drumming & Movement! In 4 lessons, learn the basics of drumming, rhythm, technique & movement in our drumming course for beginners

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 24 July, 2020

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HOW TO: Submit Your Video

PERFORM WITH US as part of “Tune in with Katumba”'s split-screen video! Learn the song with easy drumming and movement tutorials, film yourself & send it to us by 17/7/20

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 02 July, 2020

HOW TO: Improve Zoom Audio Quality

Want to host online parties or music lessons through Zoom? Learn how to improve Zoom audio for music, teaching and performing - or simply improve sound on a Zoom meeting.

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 19 June, 2020

HOW TO: Build a Drum

Watch our tutorial videos on how to make an upcycled snare drum, bucket drum and hand held percussion instrument - and how to make them wearable so you can move & drum!

By Leigh-Angel

Wed 03 June, 2020

Katumba At Lightnight At Home

Catch us at 7pm this Friday 15th for #lightnightathome where we'll be launching our new digital creative project 'Tune In With Katumba' - live on facebook and youtube

By Leigh-Angel

Wed 13 May, 2020

COVID-19 Statement

Katumba Culture Hub is now closed until further notice. But that won't stop us - we'll be drumming and moving online! Read on for our COVID-19 (coronavirus) statement.

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 27 March, 2020

Katumba on Cbeebies!

Catch our Schools Workshop offer on Cbeebies YolanDa’s Band Jam, where we work with an amazing group of Year 3’s to produce a performance for their parents and peers!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 06 February, 2020

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Drumming for Everton FC this Saturday

Katumba drummers are raring to perform on pitch and parade the streets this Saturday 8th February for Premier League game: Everton FC vs Crystal Palace

By Leigh-Angel

Wed 05 February, 2020

Drummer Blog: Maria

In our build up to Brazil trip 2020 - bass player Maria tells us about Katumba's last visit in 2017, where the band performed for the world famous Carnaval celebrations!

By Leigh-Angel

Wed 20 November, 2019

Have Yourself a Merry Christmas with Katumba!

Go extra special this Christmas: book an energetic, festive themed xmas drumming band for an office party, event or big teambuilder & welcome the New Year with a bang!

By Leigh-Angel

Wed 13 November, 2019

Halloween Crafts for all Ages this Sunday 20th October

Get cosy and creative as a family or group of friends this weekend - make a paper lantern or spooky craft with Katumba for our upcoming Halloween Parade!

By Leigh-Angel

Wed 16 October, 2019

Northwest’s Biggest Ever Halloween Parade Comes to Liverpool October 26th

On Saturday 26th October 2019, hundreds of halloween drummers, dancers and spectacular puppets will transform Liverpool city centre in to a playground of imagination!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 10 October, 2019

Drummers of Katumba: Trusha

Managing work-life balance can be tricky, but essential for our personal wellbeing. As a Doctor and core drummer in our busy Show Band - if Trusha can do it, anyone can!

By Leigh-Angel

Sat 28 September, 2019

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Drummers of Katumba: Vaunie

Vaunie saw our band perform back in 2016 and just had to get involved. Since then, she's grown from complete beginner - to brilliant drummer and performer!

By Leigh-Angel

Sat 28 September, 2019

1st & 3rd October 2019 _ 6.30 till 9pm _ 18+

Come Drum With Us! Open Evenings 1st & 3rd October

Whether a beginner or semi-pro, we welcome all levels into our drumming family! Come for an evening of drumming - Katumba style - on Tuesday 1st or Thursday 3rd October.

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 26 September, 2019

Drummers of Katumba: Andy Fu

Digital dynamo Andy has been with us since the days before we were even called Katumba! Read a bit about him and why he loves being part of a big, diverse drumming band:

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 20 September, 2019

Group Drumming – Promote Teamwork, Positivity and Wellness in the Workplace

Percussion is a great way to build camaraderie, promote diversity and motivate staff. Group drumming can also refresh a workplace with rhythm, energy, creativity and fun!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 15 August, 2019

Drumming Goodbye for the QM2

We had a great time drumming for Cunard's Queen Mary 2, the world's biggest ocean liner, as she sailed from Liverpool to New York!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 08 August, 2019

Katumba Masterclasses this Autumn

Book Juliana and/or Ritchie to work exclusively with your group, developing beats, moves, and getting your group to that next level!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 01 August, 2019

Katumba Wellbeing Fiesta – Saturday 6th July

Welcome in the summer with Katumba's Wellbeing Fiesta on Saturday 6th July! Fun for all the family with yoga, drumming, dance, capoeira, day rave, clothes swap and more!

By Leigh-Angel

Tue 18 June, 2019

Join us for birthday celebrations and family-friendly activities this May!

Family drumming, family yoga, and child-centred conscious clubbing are just some of the fun events and workshops we'll be delivering this May in Katumba Culture Hub!

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 03 May, 2019

Women Who Drum #IWD19

We had an amazing week for International Women’s Day 2019, celebrating and empowering feminists of all genders through workshops and performances across Liverpool.

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 08 March, 2019

Yoga at Katumba Culture Hub

From engaging family yoga classes for all ages, to candlelit restorative yoga (with live guitar!) - nurture your health and wellbeing at Katumba Culture Hub

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 15 February, 2019

Katumba Culture Hub Opening – thank you to all who made it happen!

Music, dance, vibrancy and so much love... What a fantastic day we had opening our newly refurbished community arts and culture hub, right in the centre of Liverpool

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 29 November, 2018

BIG NEWS: Katumba Culture Hub Opening this Saturday!

Saturday 24th November drumming band Katumba open doors to Liverpool’s newly refurbished community arts and culture hub, right in the heart of Toxteth.

By Leigh-Angel

Mon 19 November, 2018

Katumba Halloween Parade 2018: Nightmare on Bold Street

Katumba's annual Halloween Parade saw a creepy collaboration of over 150 drummers, dancers and artists storm the streets of Liverpool!

By Leigh-Angel

Tue 06 November, 2018

Improve your live performance with Katumba Masterclasses

Are you a street band, solo drummer or drumming troupe? Looking to add a ‘wow’ factor to your live performance? Katumba Masterclasses might just be perfect for you!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 25 October, 2018

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Drumming for Google!

Women leaders and women drummers at our biggest gig to date - drumming for Google's Cloud Next 2018 conference down in London!

By Leigh-Angel

Tue 16 October, 2018

Drumming classes with Katumba – Join our band!

We're looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our drumming band. Come along on Tuesday 16th October to meet us and see what we do.

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 04 October, 2018

Katumba Tour: Glasgow Encontro Street Band Festival

We're still reeling from our incredible band tour to Glasgow for the Encontro Street Band Festival! #glasgowencontro #streetbandfestival #drummingband #katumba

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 06 September, 2018

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Climbing for Katumba: Drummer Rebecca leads Snowdon hike to raise funds for van

In an amazing effort to raise funds to repair our van, Rebecca decided to lead a sponsored hike! Read more about why Rebecca is climbing for Katumba below:

By Leigh-Angel

Tue 14 August, 2018

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Carnival band Katumba kick off Liverpool F.C.’s Premier League opener at home to West Ham United

With a mass of nearly 40 energetic drummers, Katumba will be drumming up a storm for Liverpool F.C.’s first game of the 2018/19 Premier League season this Sunday! #liverpoolfc #football #anfield #premierleague #westham #drummers #drumming #drummingband

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 10 August, 2018

Drummer Blog: Julia Johnson

3 shows and a sponsored bike ride in 2 days - just another regular weekend for Katumba! Drummer Julia, who plays repinique in the band, tells us all about the performances, her first Brazilica carnival drumming experience, and why she loves being part of our tribe.

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 19 July, 2018

Drumming Band on Sponsored Bike Ride: Sunday 15th July 2018

On Sunday 15th July, drummers and a Director from drumming band Katumba are jumping on their bikes and cycling 25 miles as part of a crowdfunder campaign for a much-needed new van!

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 05 July, 2018

Drummer Jane’s Sponsored Cycle for Katumba Crowdfunder

It’s always overwhelming to hear how our drumming positively affects so many different people. Jane’s story is one that truly encapsulates why it’s so important we keep doing what we’re doing. In an amazing effort to raise funds to repair our van, Jane came up with the idea of doing a sponsored cycle. Read more about why Jane is riding for Katumba below.

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 29 June, 2018

Wellbeing Week 2018: Katumba’s Workshops for Schools

Katumba's school workshops are a fantastic way for pupils of all ages to learn a new skill, work as a team and build confidence.

By Leigh-Angel

Tue 12 June, 2018

Sat 9th June: Afro-Brazilian Workshop with World Renowned Percussionist

Katumba are excited to announce we are bringing internationally renowned Candomblé percussionist Alysson Bruno to Liverpool to deliver a powerful Afro-Brazilian drumming workshop on Saturday 9th June! The workshop will run 1-5pm at Childwall Academy Dance Studio, and is open to all levels and ablities.

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 25 May, 2018

Katumba Crowdfunder: help us get a new van!

Katumba Crowdfunder: with a new van we can continue to bring our rhythms and positivity to people’s lives up and down the country!

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 18 May, 2018

Katumba and Beat It: The Power of Group Drumming

BEAT IT is a Liverpool based health and wellbeing drumming project run by Katumba and the Liverpool Mental Health Consortium.

By Leigh-Angel

Mon 16 April, 2018

JOIN KATUMBA – Open Evening Monday 23rd April 2018

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 13 April, 2018

International Women’s Day 2018

By Leigh-Angel

Thu 08 March, 2018

Live Drum and Brass band play Soundcity 2017

KATUMBA Launch New Live Outfit

By Leigh-Angel

Sat 24 February, 2018

KATUMBA @ Twickenham Rugby Sevens

By Leigh-Angel

Fri 23 February, 2018

Free Wellbeing Workshops Every Thursday with KATUMBA

By Leigh-Angel

Mon 16 October, 2017

Everton Star Shows Off Drumming Skills

Katumba drummers led an energetic drumming workshop with Tom Davies of Everton Football Club!

By Leigh-Angel

Sun 17 September, 2017

ENJOY A TASTE OF KATUMBA – Free Open Evening Thursday 7th September

By Leigh-Angel

Mon 04 September, 2017

Free wellbeing workshops with KATUMBA – all welcome!

By Leigh-Angel

Mon 21 August, 2017

Katumba Drumming Workout – Fit in the New Year Offer

A brand new workout fusing Brazilian moves and Drumming beats. For everybody wanting to: Gain flexibility, work on balance, connect with oneself and move while playing along to funky beats! (**No experience needed**)

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Tue 27 December, 2016

Drumming Santas bring carnival to LIVERPOOL ONE this Saturday

Katumba is pairing up with Liverpool One and Viva Brasil Samba Shows to raise money for children in extreme need both in Liverpool and abroad with a one of a kind carnival parade this Saturday 10th of December.

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Wed 07 December, 2016

KATUMBA @ VooDoo Ball

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Mon 28 November, 2016

Review & Photoblog: Wake Of The Dead Parade & The Voodoo Ball

"The Katumba drummers make enough noise to wake the dead, drawing crowds out of the bars and restaurants to enjoy the spectacle - and, as always, it is quite a spectacle."

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Tue 01 November, 2016

Join Katumba’s YoBeat Percussion Fitness Classes – Starting from October 27th 2016

For everybody wanting to: Gain flexibility, work on balance, connect with oneself and have fun while moving & playing along to funky beats replicating real drumming! (**No experience needed**)

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 21 October, 2016

Katumba Co-director Ritchie Tunstall develops with LIPA students performance for The Spooky Welly Walk

The Spooky Welly Walk is Liverpool's biggest family Halloween event. Follow our fun-packed route through Sefton Park with your little monsters and discover over 25 activities for all the family.

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 21 October, 2016

Fit For Me City Takeover with Katumba

On Saturday 22nd October, Katumba, Liverpool's largest & loudest drum ensemble, are taking part in the Fit For Me City Takeover Launch. They will be bringing their unique sound, colourful look and high impact choreography to several locations across the city.

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 21 October, 2016

Katumba Open Evening this October!

Liverpool based drumming group Katumba is hosting an Open Evening on Monday 10th October 2016 for everyone from the age of 18 who wants to learn how to drum and move from experienced professionals.

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Mon 03 October, 2016

Photoblog: Katumba @ Slavery Remembrance Day Liverpool 2016

Our participation in this year's Slavery Remembrance Day, as recorded by the Liverpool Echo and other local media.

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 26 August, 2016

Celebrate #Rio2016 with Katumba

Katumba invites you to join us in the #Rio2016 spirit!

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Fri 05 August, 2016

KATUMBA @ Brouhaha & Brazilica 2016

Our performances at Brouhaha and Brazilica, with pictures and video. Also featuring our friends and creative partners from Movema and Capoeira for All.

By KATUMBA BLOCO

Mon 18 July, 2016