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​​Kaminari UK Taiko
Japanese-style drumming performances and workshops
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Who are we?

Kaminari UK Taiko is a Japanese-style drumming group offering performances and workshops, mainly in and around Yorkshire.
We have been playing and performing together since 2009.
​We want to impart our love of this physical, fun (and addictive!) art form to the wider community.

What is Taiko?

Taiko drumming is an energetic and dynamic form of drumming originating in Japan. 
It combines rhythm and movement to produce a visual, fun and absorbing  performance.


More information about Taiko

Latest news

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Sunday Dec 11th 3.30-4.30pm
Taiko Open Day Has Been Rearranged !
Shipton Community Centre, Shipton by Beningborough

​Come and join us!
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We're delighted to be supporting Ryedale and District Mencap for this fundraiser.
There will be drumming, raffle and refeshments all in the beautiful setting of Botton Village near Danby.
Contact lucyannehallhallmencap@outlook.com for further information 
#ryedaleanddistrictmencap
https://www.facebook.com/ryedaleanddistrictmencap



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Booking is now  open  for World On Our Doorstep 2022.
Come and see us on Saturday 24th at Seven Arts, Leeds.
 Tickets available from https://wood.mewlmusic.com
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Following a trip to Liverpool in July for Japan Day, we're heading back over the Pennines on  28/8/22 for Manchester Doki Doki.
 We'll be playing sets throughout the day.
​Looking forward to seeing the other performers and having some great food.
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If you're in need of a Taiko fix, Mary and Tony aka Kaminari Taiko Duo will be playing at the Black Swan Folk Festival on Saturday 4th June, followed by Bay Folk Weekend on Saturday 11th June.
Lots of other good music, food and drink on over both weekends
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THE BOX OFFICE IS OPEN!

'Shiki- The Four Seasons of Japan'
​Friday April 29th


Get your tickets from the Galtres Centre, Easingwold
Box Office open Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm. Tel. 01347 822472
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SAVE THE DAY!

As you can see , we're excited to shout out that after a long hiatus we're returning with our theatre show!

'Shiki-The Four Seasons of Japan' will be at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold on Friday 29th April


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FRIDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2022 FROM 09:30-16:00
Japan Day 2022 (Bunkasai)
Harrington Building Uclan
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A full day of Taiko performances and workshops, Japanese language workshops, cosplay and all thing Japanese
​Booking details:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-8th-japan-day-uclan-event-registration-and-workshop-booking-links-tickets-254492262207
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Community drumming is back at Shipton Community Centre!

Booking required.
To book contact:
kaminaritaiko@outlook.com
Mary 07979813804
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Japanese Performing Arts Festival at York St John University.
We'll be there  as part of an afternoon of performances showcasing a range of Japanese performing arts.  


We are very excited about seeing special guest rakugo (traditional story telling) artist Katsura Utazo from Japan. The afternoon will also feature enka folk singing, koto (Japanese harp), tanka poetry and, of course, taiko.
Limited taster sessions are also available earlier in the day and include an opportunity to have a go at some Taiko drumming and taste some Japanese Tea. Tickets for the morning workshops are available by following the link.
This is an official event of the Japan Season of Culture.
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Tickets for World on our Doorstep are now on sale from Seven Arts, Leeds
​There's a great line-up of musicians over the weekend and we'll be playing at 2.00pm on Saturday
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SUNDAY, 22 AUGUST 2021 AT 13:00 UTC+01
JAPAN DAY ONLINE 2021
Online event

​Japan Day JSNW has gone on-line again this year.
We are pleased to still be able to take part 
Look out for our video at 16.30-you can find out more about taiko, some of the songs we play and what inspires us

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Meet the newest member of our group, Tracey Evans-seen here at a recent performance in the Lake District
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Thank you for being so welcoming Easingwold, and for raising £274 for Parkinson's UK
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Catch us in Easingwold for our first outing of the year raising money for Parkinson's UK, our chosen charity
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It was great to be playing some Taiko again
If you missed Mary and Tony supporting Mercury Machine on their live stream to the Kansai Music Conference in Japan, it is still available to stream for the next 28 days
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As you will understand, we have had to cancel all our upcoming shows.
We apologise for this but look forward to seeing you all again when the current situation allows.
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Our show 'Shiki-The Four Seasons of Japan' has been included in Japan-UK Season of Culture
You can catch our next show at Galtres Centre, Easingwold on 21/3/20
and later in the year at Pocklington Arts Centre on 26/9/20


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We are delighted to announce that as part of our 10 year anniversary we have adopted Parkinson's UK as our chosen charity.
You will see their logo and fundraising helpers at various events throughout 2020.

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Yorkshire Taiko Community are holding their Christmas Bash at Shipton Community Centre on Saturday Dec 7th 2.30-5.00pm.
​All welcome but booking essential.
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Following our "drums and crumbs" workshops, some people expressed interest in more regular classes. So, Starting Sept 13, we are running some fun and friendly taiko sessions at Shipton Community Centre. Please get in touch for more details.
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We've squeezed in an extra date for July. We'll be at Harrogate Carnival, part of Harrogate Welcomes The World.
Look out for us at 2.30 and 4pm at the Global stage.
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It's confirmed! We'll be back at ​​​​​​​​The Great Yorkshire Fringe on Saturday 20th July at 5pm.
A bigger venue and an even better show. Get it in your diaries.


​BOOKING NOW OPEN
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​Any *idea* who is playing at the Festival of Ideas? Get June 16th in your diary!


​BOOKING NOW OPEN

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We had a fantastic time at Dr Shakamoto's  recording studio in Leeds.
Thanks again to Andy and Will for making it such a fun and productive day.
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