Key: |
| Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers - Concert Tour Dates |
| Mugen Taiko Dojo - Workshops, Courses & Showcase Concerts |
| Dojo Drummers - Performances at Festivals & Events |
| The Way of the Drum - Concert Tour Dates |
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JANUARY |
| 25 |
Dojo Drummers |
Edinburgh |
Heriot Watt University |
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THE WAY OF THE DRUM |
Members of the renowned Mugenkyo Taiko
Drummers return to the roots of Taiko Drumming, performing traditional
Taiko pieces from Japan and revealing the history and culture of
this fascinating folk art in a lively and entertaining concert.
A powerful fusion of primal rhythm, dance and athleticism to captivate
audiences of all ages and backgrounds. |
FEBRUARY |
| 27 |
Way of the Drum |
Keele |
University Chapel |
01782 717 058 |
| 28 |
Way of the Drum |
Pershore |
Number 8 Arts Centre |
01386 555 488 |
| 29 |
Way of the Drum |
Wem, Shropshire |
Thomas Adam School |
01939 234 609 |
MARCH |
| 1 |
Way of the Drum |
Hemel Hempstead |
Old Town Hall |
01442 228 091 |
| 2 |
Way of the Drum |
Bradford-on-Avon |
Wiltshire Music Centre |
01225 860 100 |
| 4 |
Way of the Drum |
York |
National Centre for Early Music |
01904 658 338 |
| 6 |
Way of the Drum |
Gainsborough |
Trinity Arts Centre |
01427 676 655 |
| 7 |
Way of the Drum |
Skipton |
The Mart Theatre |
01756 791 411 |
| 8 |
Way of the Drum |
Edinburgh |
The Music Box |
0131 535 4840 |
| 13 |
Way of the Drum |
Whitehaven |
Rosehill Theatre |
01946 692 422 |
| 14 |
Way of the Drum |
Peebles |
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre |
01721 725 777 |
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MARCH |
| 15 |
"The Big Bang" Dojo Showcase Concert |
Bathgate |
Regal Theatre |
01506 433 634 |
| 16 |
"The Big Bang" Dojo Showcase Concert |
Glasgow |
Gilmorehill G12 |
0141 330 5522 |
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This spectacular annual showcase concert features
all the teaching groups
at the Mugen Taiko Dojo: "Taiko Academy", "Taiko
Night" and "Project Taiko",
as well as performances by the teachers at the Dojo - members of
Mugenkyo
Taiko Drummers. Huge Japanese drums, over thirty drummers, thundering
rhythms
&
raw energy…exploding into the BIG BANG! |
| 29 / 30 |
Introductory Weekend Workshop |
|
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
01357 522 008 |
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Learn to play the Taiko drums at the UK's only Centre
for Taiko Drumming.
- Book your place now! |
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APRIL |
| 5/ 6 |
Introductory Weekend Workshop |
|
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
01357 522 008 |
| |
Learn to play the Taiko drums at the UK's only Centre
for Taiko Drumming.
- Book your place now! |
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MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
UK SPring TOUR 2008 |
| Thundering rhythms on huge
taiko drums interweave with delicate and expressive shinobue
bamboo flute, and layers of subtle percussive soundscapes in
a visually spellbinding display of fluid grace, precise choreography
and sheer athleticism. |
APRIL |
| 18 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Barrow-in-Furness |
Forum 28 |
01229 820 000 |
| 19 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Wakefield |
Theatre Royal & Opera House |
01924 211 311 |
| 20 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
St. Helens |
Theatre Royal |
01744 756 000 |
| 22 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Harrogate |
Harrogate Theatre |
01423 502 116 |
| 23 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Harlech |
Theatr Ardudwy |
01766 780 667 |
| 24 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Newtown |
Theatr Hafren |
01686 625 007 |
| 25 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Tewkesbury |
Roses Theatre |
01684 295 074 |
| 26 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Newport |
The Riverfront |
01633 656 679 |
| 28 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Chesham |
Elgiva Theatre |
01494 582 900 |
| 29 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Frome |
Merlin Theatre |
01373 465 949 |
| 30 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Reading |
The Hexagon |
0118 960 6060 |
MAY |
| 1 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Barnstaple |
The Queens Theatre |
01271 324 242 |
| 2 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Blandford |
Coade Hall Theatre |
01258 484 623 |
| 3 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Brighton |
Sallis Benney Theatre |
01273 709 709 |
| 4 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Southsea |
Kings Theatre |
023 9282 8282 |
| 5 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Bournemouth |
Pavillion Theatre |
0870 111 3000 |
| 7 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Welwyn Garden City |
Campus West Centre |
01707 357 117 |
| 8 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Cambridge |
Cambridge Corn Excharge |
01223 357 851 |
| 10 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Newark |
Palace Theatre |
01636 655 755 |
| 12 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Ludlow |
Ludlow Assembly Rooms |
01584 878 141 |
| 13 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Telford |
Oakenhead Theatre |
01952 382 382 |
| 14 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Bury |
The Met |
0161 761 2216 0161 832 1111 |
| 15 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Hartlepool |
Town Hall Theatre |
01429 890 000 |
| 16 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Halifax |
The Square Chapel |
01422 349 422 |
| 17 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Halifax |
The Square Chapel |
01422 349 422 |
JULY |
| 19 / 20 |
Introductory Weekend Workshop |
|
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
01357 522 008 |
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Learn to play the Taiko drums in a unique and uplifting experience at the UK's only Centre
for Taiko Drumming.
- Book your place now! |
AUGUST |
| 2 / 3 |
Follow-on Weekend Workshop |
|
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
01357 522 008 |
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Learn the piece "Kitsune Daiko" based on the shichisan rhythm - only open to those who have been on an introductory weekend or equivalent course. |
| 4/5/ 6 |
Intensive Course |
|
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
01357 522 008 |
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Learn the techniques and exercises which form the foundation of the energetic playing style of Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers. Contact us for full information. |
| 30 / 31 |
Mugenkyo Festival Performance |
Edinburgh |
The Edinburgh Mela |
0131 347 2600 |
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A unique collaboration fusing the musical traditions of South Asian Bhangra & Scottish Traditional Music with Japanese Taiko Drumming - especially commissioned for the Edinburgh Mela by the Edinburgh Festival Expo Fund. |
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UPCOMING TOURS: |
| September/October/November 2008 |
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers UK Autumn Tour |
| 2009 |
The Way of the Drum UK Tour |
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