A craft tent, stalls of all shapes and sizes, a wide variety of food and drink, a funfair and some traditional games. Altogether Uffculme show offers a fun day out for all the family with proceeds going to a number of good causes all in the surroundings of the beautiful Culm Valley. Tano Taiko will be performing twice throughout the day in the main ring.
Tano Taiko will be kicking off the 2019 Ogwell Summer Fair on Saturday 22nd June with a performance and have a go session. Performance is at 12 pm with a have a go session straight after.
For more information about the fair please visit their Facebook page here.
The 13th UK Taiko Festival will be taking place 5th – 7th July 2019 in Leicester across various venues.
The Festival will feature three fantastic concerts;
Feast of Taiko, 5th July, 7.30pm, Sue Townsend Theatre.
A fabulous showcase of taiko from youth groups across the UK. This concert is now sold out, to go on the waiting list please email info@taikofestival.org.uk
Taiko Beats, 6th July, 12.15pm, Sue Townsend Theatre.
Six different taiko groups from across the UK each play for 10-minutes. A great way to sample a variety of taiko styles. Tickets £12.50 available from here.
Taiko Without Borders, 6th July, Sue Townsend Theatre.
The Festival’s headline concert featuring Kaoly Asano (Japan) with Kion Dojo (Germany), plus Tsuchigumo Daiko (Scotland) and Tano Taiko (England). Tickets: £20.00 per person available from here.
Saturday 6th July will also see the LCB Depot become the Festival hub with taiko presentations, outdoor performances and more.
On Sunday 7th July there will be a special outdoor performance of ELEVEN at Humberstone Gate West.
To find out more about the Festival please visit www.taikofestival.org.uk.
TAIKO FILM: HEALING BEATS (PG)
Dir. Iván Muñoz
75 mins, 2019. Spain
DOCUMENTARY
To view the trailer please click here.
Taiko is much more than a simple instrument: It is a philosophy of life, a martial art, an artistic discipline.
Built upon 2,000 years of history and engrained within all aspects of Japanese culture Taiko’s energy brings respect, joy and, a connection between millions of people around the world.
This fascinating documentary explores the philosophy and discipline that goes into mastering the drum.
Preceded by a performance from Kagemusha Taiko, and introduced by Jonathan Kirby, Artistic Director of Kagemusha Taiko.
Tickets are £8/£5 available through the Exeter Phoenix website.