FIFA drumming workshops Darling Harbour
Teambeat enjoyed lively drumming workshops showcased by our touring group Salaka for FIFA Fanfest in Sydney. The spirit of Africa was truly alive in Sydney as the energy of the drumming revved up the crowd ahead of the Worl Cup Soccer final match. It made our African performers smile as they are soccer fanatics and great soccer players as well - even though Ghana lost their hope of winning the cup!
Arrival of The Salaka Ensemble from Ghana
April 2010 brings our touring group The Salaka Ensemble to our shores. We look forward to sharing a successful 6 month tour around Oz with them. For workshop updates or performance bookings please contact us.
Earth Hour at Goat Island 2010
Partnering with WWF our Teambeat performers supported the environment and Earth Hour on 27 March 2010 at Goat Island. Performing for VIP guests including Clover Moore the powerful drum rhythms music soared across Sydney Harbour.
Fun with Freehills
So you think lawyers can drum? Yes they can! Freehills had a groovy drum circle at Martin Place in February 2010 as part of their Graduate cultural program.
Retail Food Group: Pulse Conference Kick Off
"Pulse" was the theme at The Retail Food Group Conference in February 2009 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Teambeat brought the theme to life with a series of drumming sessions throughout the day for all delegates. Inbetween sessions we enjoyed pastries from the leading brands of the food group BB's Cafe, Brumbys Bakery, Michels Patisserie and Doughnut King. It was all smiles as people left our sessions feeling joy, energy and togetherness - all this through drumming!
World Youth Day: Teambeat performs for 150,000!
Teambeat had the honour to perform at the Pope's public mass at Barangaroo on 17 July for World Youth Day.
Just getting our drums through security was a big achievement !
The pilgrims were thrilled with Teambeat's authentic Master Drummers and Dancers from Africa.
The vocal harmonies singing traditional African songs, the spirit of global culture and diversity filling the air.
After the show we were signing autographs and shaking hundreds of pilgrims hands all the way back to the dressing rooms - there was such an amazing atmosphere of openness and friendly faces everywhere.
Opening Act: Meetings and Events Industry Conference Alice Springs 2008
Teambeat was thrilled to be chosen by Australia's peak National Events Industry body Meetings and Events Australia to kick off the 21st MEA National Conference.
The powerful rhythms of Africa opened the Awards Nights Gala Dinner 2008 in Alice Springs.
Teambeat's Master Drummers and Dancers awed the black tie audience with an African spectacular to match the glitz and glam of the evening.
What a brilliant night it was at the Alice Springs Convention Centre!
Teambeat entertains 51,000 fans at the Socceroos v Qatar World Cup Qualifier!
Representing FOXTEL with the launch of “On the road to Africa”, Teambeat’s authentic musicians provided a dynamic and enthralling African drum and dance spectacular at the Socceroos v Qatar World Cup Qualifier held on 6 February 2008 at Telstra Dome, Melbourne.
After an exciting first half, the SOLD OUT crowd cheered and applauded
as they were transported from their seats at the Telstra Dome to the tribal villages of Africa!
For further information on the World Cup, please visit: www.footballaustralia.com.au
Teambeat entertain a star studded line-up at RSVP's Art Sydney 07 and Art Melbourne 08!
With authentic African beats, Teambeat welcomed both VIP guests and the general public into The Weekend Australian Art Sydney exhibition on Thursday 25th October at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park and at SME Art Melbourne on 17 April 08. Artcollectors, well known faces, artists and celebrities alike including The Biggest Loser's AJ Rochester thoroughly enjoyed our live entertainment and drinks whilstviewing the outstanding array of arton sale. It was the Party of the Week!
“I wish to thank the Teambeat team for your involvement in our opening night for Art Sydney. We have had such positive feedback from galleries and visitors about the energetic performance and the great vibe that your performers gave to the event as everyone was approaching. Please thank everyone for me and we hope we can all work together again at our next event!” Keir Duncan - Group Operations Manager, Single Market Events.
For further information on Art Sydney, please visit: www.artsydney07.com.au
1100 delegates beat the drums with Teambeat at the AHRI Convention
It was an after lunch pick-me-up session that stole the show at the Australian Human Resources Institute Convention at the Sydney Convention Centre.
Teambeat led all the delegates through an exhilirating drumming activity, where everyone played their drum in unison, a true musical collaboration guided by facilitators Master Drummers Tuza and Mohamed and Teambeat's wonderful musicians. The feedback was brilliant, some people even requested to keep their drum to take home!
For further information on the AHRI Convention, please visit: http://www.ahri.com.au
Teambeat and Kylie Kwong join forces
For the second year running Kylie Kwong chose Teambeat's Drum Power entertainment at the Fair Trade Fiesta in Paddington. Kylie hosts the Fiesta to raise awareness for Fair Trade products, and the drumming got everyone fired up and excited to be part of the event. We also enjoyed Kylie's famous fried rice and spicy noodle dishes, all made with Fair Trade ingredients.
Teambeat celebrate student achievement at the EnergyAustralia Red Cross – Youth Challenge!
Teambeat drummed up a storm with over 350 school students to help celebrate their achievements from participating in the 2007 EnergyAustralia Red Cross Youth Challenge. The Youth Challenge is an exciting initiative that gives young people the necessary tools and support to make a very positive difference to their community, their peers and to themselves.
“The EnergyAustralia Red Cross Youth Challenge is a great example of young people getting involved and giving something back to the community. We're thrilled to provide a program which offers assistance where it's most needed, at a grass roots level. It also helps young people to learn new skills, gain a sense of achievement and understand the value of making a positive contribution in the area where they live” The Australian Red Cross.
For further information on the Red Cross Youth Challenge, please visit: www.redcross.org.au
Deputy Mayor, Tony Pooley ‘Stood Up and Spoke Out’ with Teambeat at the 2007 Make Poverty History event!
Teambeat’s sensational rhythms attracted and drew large crowds into Martin Place on Wednesday 17th October
to stand up against poverty.
“Thank you so very much for supporting Stand Up and Speak Out 2007. Your presence and fantastic beats undoubtedly helped make the event a success. Seeing the City of Sydney Deputy Mayor, Tony Pooley, drum with you on stage was truly a highlight of the event!” Make Poverty History Volunteer Group.
The members of Teambeat were joined with more than 43 million people in 127 countries – who broke the Guinness World Record – for the largest number of people to ‘Stand up against poverty’.
For further information on Make Poverty History events, please visit: www.makepovertyhistory.com.au
Louis Vuitton's Australasian management team get musical
It was a very stylish group of Managers from LV who got to know each other better through the communication of music, guided by Teambeat's team. Ending in a big circle of dancing, learning a few simple African steps to match the drumming, this one hour drum circle was a big hit.
"Thank you so much! All of our staff were very very pleased and enthusiastic, it is a fantastic teambuilding exercise!" Henry Devos, Human Resources Manager, Louis Vuitton Oceania