African Drumming Workshops for Scouts, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Brownies & Rainbows

Whether we’re working with Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Ranger units, the format is simple: everyone gets involved, everyone has their own drum, and everyone contributes to the music.

Watch the video below to see our workshops in action.

Unlike many musical activities, there is no need for any previous experience. Within minutes, young people are playing simple rhythms together and discovering how their individual part contributes to a much bigger musical picture.

Our workshops are inspired by the drumming traditions of West Africa. Participants learn authentic drum patterns and discover how different rhythms fit together to create exciting, energetic grooves. As confidence grows, we introduce bass drums, movement and simple African dance elements to help participants experience the music in a more complete and immersive way.

One of the things we particularly enjoy sharing is the connection between drumming, movement and community. In many West African celebrations, music is not something that happens on a stage while everyone else watches. Instead, people gather together, musicians and dancers interact, and everyone becomes part of the event.

We try to capture some of that spirit in our workshops by bringing participants together in a circle, creating space for movement and encouraging everyone to contribute to the shared experience. The result is often a wonderfully supportive atmosphere where young people gain confidence, work together and have a great deal of fun.

Types of groups we work with:

• Beavers
• Cubs
• Scouts
• Explorer Scouts
• Rainbows
• Brownies
• Guides
• Rangers

Types of events we can support:

• Weekly meetings
• Activity evenings
• Scout camps
• Guide camps
• District events
• County events
• Jamborees
• Family fun days
• Community festivals
• Celebration events

Because we travel with a full set of drums, many groups choose to combine sessions on the same evening to make the most of the visit. For example, we might deliver separate workshops for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, or run consecutive sessions for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

This approach often helps spread costs while ensuring that each age group receives a workshop tailored to their needs and abilities.

Every workshop is fully inclusive, highly interactive and designed to get everyone involved from the very beginning. Leaders are always welcome to join in too – and often end up having just as much fun as the young people.

Thinking about booking an African Drumming Workshop?

The easiest way to receive a tailored quotation is to complete our Community Event Enquiry Form.

Tell us a little about your group, the type of event you’re planning, your preferred dates and approximate numbers, and we’ll recommend a suitable workshop format along with pricing information.