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.
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.
It combines rhythm and movement to produce a visual, fun and absorbing performance.
Latest news
Many thanks to everyone who turned out to see us on a not-so-Summer-y Easingwold day , and raise over £230 for our 2 charities Shipton Wildflower Woods and Parkinson's UK. It was great to have Funamachi , the Shipton community group (also pictured) there and performing so brilliantly too |
If you missed out on your Glastonbury tickets this year, don't despair!
Join us instead for an afternoon of drumming in Easingwold Marketplace We'll be playing for Easingwold Summer of Music from 1-3pm in aid of Shipton Wildflower Meadow |
You can catch us next at the Eid Fusion Festival in Stockton on Sunday 2nd June
We'll be playing at 1.20pm and again at 2.40pm The programme looks great with a really interesting mix of world music and dance performances and , of course, plenty of fabulous food! |
We're delighted to be in Harrogate on 9th March, presenting a mixture of traditional and modern taiko pieces.
Michael Graham and LJ English are guesting - LJ is recently back from Japan and his appearance on 'The Karaoke Battle' for Japanese TV. Tickets are only available on the door Hope to see you there |
KWAIDAN: JAPANESE GHOST STORIES
Thank you to everyone who came to see our latest show at theatre@41 and special thanks to Lise Wilson (who is also our new member) for the wonderful photos, and to Julia Pattison for her fabulous review. We've now just got to start practising again for our next show in Harrogate in March.... |
KWAIDAN: JAPANESE GHOST STORIES
19/11/23 at 7.30pm theatre@41 Monkgate, York Kaminari UK Taiko Drummers will perform specially written and adapted pieces in this unique show. Featuring big-screen narration by Jonathan Goodwin (Don’t Go into the Cellar Theatre Company) and with special guest Michael Graham on koto (Japanese harp) and the atmospheric biwa (Japanese lute). Booking now open: https://tickets.41monkgate.co.uk/events/7f95873d-688f-403a-8df9-12bdcdda5b95/booking |
We're looking forward to playing at the Beeston Festival on 24th June, part of My Leeds Summer and the Leeds 2023 Year of Culture celebrations.
We'll be on at 4.20pm to round the day off with a bang |
The Kaminari Taiko Duo are taking taiko drumming to York folk festival again this year.
See them at City Of York "Roland Walls" folk festival on June 3rd at 3:40pm |
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 [email protected] for further information #ryedaleanddistrictmencap https://www.facebook.com/ryedaleanddistrictmencap |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
FRIDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2022 FROM 09:30-16:00
Japan Day 2022 (Bunkasai) Harrington Building Uclan 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 |
Community drumming is back at Shipton Community Centre! Booking required. To book contact: [email protected] Mary 07979813804 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Any *idea* who is playing at the Festival of Ideas? Get June 16th in your diary!
BOOKING NOW OPEN |