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Welcome to afrobeat!  

DRUMS TALK! …& their message is an invitation to YOU!
 

AfroBeat is synonymous with African Drumming & Dance in Australia since 1999. We offer COMPLETE SOLUTIONS for Motivational, Team Building, and Interactive Entertainment, that’s fresh, vibrant, engaging and FUN; and suits any audience, any occasion, any place and any time!

 

We’ll help you ‘drum up business’ as we uplift, celebrate, inspire and unify through Rhythm. The effects are immediate, infectious and last long after the event! We’re building community through music - one group, one organisation, and ONE BEAT at a time!  We also offer our unique health and wellness course - DRUM YOGA, tuition in Traditional West African Drumming and Dance, and are renowned for our access to some of Australia’s best African style entertainment! Add the WOW factor to your next event!

 

 
 

Let us entice you!

 

 

    

The Drum Shop NOW ONLINE!

 

Check out the ‘beginning’ of our exciting stock -  Djembe drums for babies, kids, adults and full-size pro-djembes for students studying African drumming. African-carving and Indonesian Djembe drms for everyone! We’re offering great deals on bulk orders for Schools and Corporate events, AND if you pre-pay for our next 8 week drum or dance course in Sydney , we’ll give you the drum-hire back on your purchase!

 

 

 

 
  

West African Drum & Dance tuition

 

Lean traditional West African and African inspired drumming and dance with experienced and specially trained instructors. Afrobeat provide opportunities for regular public classes, courses & workshops. Our instructors are also available for intensive programs, private and small group tuition.

 

 

 

 
   Start a drum & dance class near you!

If you don’t have access to African drumming or dance in your area, afrobeat offers one-off workshops or a 5 week drum and dance program at a venue and location or time to suit your group. Simply organise a group of 10 or more and the venue, and afrobeat will come to you! Cost $110 (includes drum hire). Further discount for groups of 15 or more. *The organiser receives a complementary free course or workshop! *Locations must be within viable travelling distance for our instructors.

 

 
  

Pre-paid Bookings for Classes & Workshops NOW ONLINE!  

Pay online for your next drum or dance course. Now you can compare the different classes, select the one for you, AND choose HOW TO PAY! Afrobeat now accept cash (booking early through one of our current classes), cheque/money order, EFT/direct deposit AND now you can use your credit card via secure PayPal.  It’s never been easier to book an afrobeat course, buy a gift voucher, class card, or djembe drum!

 

 

    

Health & Wellness – DRUM YOGA

 

Studies show that drumming and rhythm promotes health and wellbeing.

Afrobeat’s DRUM YOGA relaxes the tense, energises the tired, and heals the emotionally wounded… so be prepared to leave your woes behind when you join the afrobeat experience - the perfect after work tonic! Guaranteed to leave you feeling uplifted, re-energised and inspired!

*CHECK OUT ~ Scientific Studies & Related Articles, Videos and More!

 

 

 
   Health & Wellness - Retreat

 

For group fitness and wellbeing, fun and team-bonding, invite afrobeat on your next team retreat or week-end escape! Re-charge, rejuvenate and rejoice! A memorable experience - incentive group drumming and dance rewards participants and ensures they celebrate their achievements by making music, relaxing and laughing together!

 

 

 

 
  

Motivational Drummers

Our DRUM ARMY will WOW and inspire, building crowd enthusiasm, participation and momentum through infectious African drum beats. Afrobeat’s DRUM ARMY is a dynamic welcome, opening act, half time refresher or closing ceremony! Spice up the crowd, entice the fans, attract business, get noticed, or make an entrance! Our afrobeat drummers will create an unforgettable impact at your next event! Line them up along the red carpet or in front of the fans at your next major sporting event!

 

   
   

Corporate Team Building

Drumming together directly translates to Team Building , Organisational Culture, Social Identity, Transformation, Improved Productivity, and Stress-relief. Help boost team morale, energise your team, improve health & wellbeing, get your people out of their comfort zone, think creatively and have FUN together! To the delight and surprise of unsuspecting audiences, afrobeat invite everyone to take up a drum of their own and join in, or get out of their seats and join our entertainers on stage! Our program design, delivery, DISTINCTIVE VISUAL IMPACT, and client experience is unique! We’ll help you uplift, celebrate, inspire and unify your team through rhythm. The effects are immediate and infectious!

 

 

   

Interactive Entertainment

 

Everything entertainment that we offer, holds an element of crowd participation and interaction. This is based on the principles and philosophies of traditional African music and dance - where spectator and performer are never separated, and participation is always invited! Afrobeat’s entertainment is engaging and fun, and designed to get audiences interacting and participating in this unique entertainment experience! So ditch the role of the spectator and become part of the show!

 

 

  

Theme: AFRICA/Safari/Tribal/Jungle

 

Afrobeat is the ONE-STOP African Entertainment Shop! We have Interactive Shows, African Dance Bands, Roving Entertainers, African-masked stilt walkers, DJs, Drum and Dance Shows, ambient background music and more…. Compare them all HERE!

 

 

 

 
   Ambient Background Music

 

The ambience of the Kora ( West Africa ’s traditional 21 string harp) or guitar is the perfect lullaby to wind down your guests, a relaxing accompaniment to dinner, or backdrop to cocktails, gallery openings, foyer welcomes, and Weddings.

 

 

 

 

   Hens Parties

 

Get down to some tribal beats, expressive African dance and a good time with your gal pals! Afrobeat’s specialised drum and dance workshops are a popular Hens Party choice. We bring the drums and the FUN!

 

 

 

 

 
    

Wedding Entertainment

 

If it’s Tribal, African, Safari or World Beats you’re after to charge the atmosphere and leave your guests in awe, Afrobeat offer everything from drumming you down the isle, Reception Entertainment, an interactive drumming experience that will have all your guests drumming, ambient dinner music and after dinner Dance Bands. We can tailor a unique wedding experience to suit you, or choose from one of our Wedding Entertainment Packages.

 

 

 

    

TEEN BEAT - Youth Team building

 

Drumming is the NEW medium for Youth Team Building & Anti-bullying! DRUMS TALK! is an interactive show with the goal to help Teens have fun, engage with others, learn new skills, develop cultural awareness, enhance listening and communication skills, and practice the art of teamwork through drumming together!

 

 

 

 

 

Kids & Family

Interactive Entertainment, Parties, Drum & Dance Circles, Face Painting!

 

This workshop suits all ages, levels of ability and experience, making it the perfect ‘Family’ Drumming Experience! Our goal is to help Kids and their families connect, have fun, engage with others, and experience an instant feeling of 'community and joy' as we uplift, celebrate, inspire and unify  through rhythm. Of course, we can do this with the kids on their own… but the grown ups usually sneak back to join in on the fun!

 

 

  

Afrobeat in Schools workshops & interactive shows

 

The afrobeat experience promotes unity, cultural awareness, self-expression and creativity, building confidence and a sense of identity. Afrobeat Drum and Dance sessions are fun, engaging and entertaining, and allow for all abilities to experience success. Music and dance knows no boundaries. Our workshops are a true cultural and artistic exchange inspiring a sense of connection and celebration among students - a unique opportunity to share in the rich diversity and spirit of world culture!

 

 

   Community DRUM CIRCLES

 

We bring the drums, and YOU make the FUN! An afrobeat drum circle is a unique medium or activity to gather community and friends. When we beat the drum together, we are one – weaving a tapestry of drum beats that connect each of us in the product of producing our own music and unique sounds. With the support of our specially trained facilitators your group will be making music in a mater of minutes! An engaging experience guaranteed to uplift, celebrate, inspire and unify. No prior drumming experience needed!

   

 

   Cultural Festivals & Community Events

 

Afrobeat workshops and performances have been a popular feature at community festivals, celebrations and cultural events. Afrobeat has an unwavering passion for bringing people together, inspiring individuals and providing expert instruction and entertainment by professional facilitators, musicians and dancers who reflect our genuine commitment and spirit for the Arts. We’re building community through music - one group, one organisation, and ONE BEAT at a time!

 

 
   Afrobeat Gallery

 

All the ‘evidence’ you need is right here! Find our Press Articles, Photo Gallery, Videos, endorsements,     memberships, client list, Press Kit, Promotional Photos, Brochures and more! You’ll be there forever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

© afrobeat 2000 – 2007

Sydney . Melbourne . Brisbane . AUSTRALIA

 

mob 0416 262 388        office (03) 9459 3214

 

corporate drumming / team-building  / interactive entertainment /

West African drumming and dance tuition /youth team building / African drumming and dance in schools /

health and wellness - DRUM YOGA / DRUM SHOP

 

  

   

or CALL US TODAY!

Office 03 9459 3214

Mobile 0416 262 388

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What’s New?

 

With online secure

payment through 

we now accept

 

    

  

Cheque / Money Order

EFT / Direct Deposit

 

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Coming up...

 

Drum & Dance

WORKSHOPS!

Sydney & Wollongong

 

ALL WELCOME!

 

 

         May 15 Glebe

         May 20 Glebe

       May 21 W'gong

       May 22 Glebe

       May 23 W'gong

 

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DRUM YOGA

Melbourne

 

 

Introductory Session

Saturday May 10

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

DRUMS PROVIDED

@ Vitalessence

Moksha Yoga Studio

493 Centre Rd Bentleigh

BOOKINGS

Phone 03 9766 4880

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ONE-STOP African

Entertainment

 

 

Interactive Shows

Ambient music

African Dance Bands

DJ’s, Drummers

Roving Entertainers

Africa Masked Stilts

Afrobeat Weddings

…and MORE! 

 

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DRUM SHOP!

 

 

 

FULL SIZE Djembes

Kids Djembe Drums

Corporate Gifts

Classes & Workshops

GIFT VOUCHURES

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