Surf & Party Weekend

This promises to be a fantastic event! Loads of drumming and also a chance for everybody to take part in a performance and actively contribute to the groove of a party night after a hard day riding waves.

Check out their funky website:     Brandon Bay Classic - Surf & Party Weekend Sat 31 March - Sun 1 April

(Pssst, they are already talking about following up this first event next year. All they need is you to come along to make this one a success. Whisper it to your friends....)

Update: This was a great and successful night! Lively crowd and happy atmosphere :-)
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Posted by: Urs on 24th March, 12:32:41 AM

Play & Workshop 31 March

This event is for everybody interested in making rhythmical music! Total beginners but also experienced drummers and musicians will gain from this session which will be split up into 2 different parts:
  • African Drumming & Song Workshop 1,5 hours                                                                                                             (Various patterns, break, solo on djembes & bass drums)
  • Playshop 1,5 hours                                                                                                                                                       (Use everything that you previously learned in the workshop plus get to know loads more instruments and how to use them in a fun way. Aim of this playshop is to encourage improvisation and free expression.      This playshop will also include songs and chants and some surprises)


When:      Saturday, 31st March 1.30-5pm
Where:    Inch Community Centre
Who:        Adults only - Beginners & everybody new to playing instruments welcome - no experience necessary!
Cost:        only €20 - refreshments included! - All instruments provided but bring your own if you like

 Your Facilitator is Urs Wenk, experienced Drumming Teacher and Workshop & Drum Circle Facilitator

Booking is essential as spaces are limited!



Posted by: Urs on 13th March, 06:23:20 PM

Win Great Prizes!!!

Easter Sunday is the day of the draw of the lucky winners of our competition.
Win some awesome prices with Drum Dance Ireland by simply signing up to our Drum and Dance
Community, become a member and receive all the latest news by e-mail.

1st price: Drum Dance Ireland Party Drum Circle for up to 50 people
2nd price: Brand New Doundoum (Big African Bass Drum)
3rd prices: 2 set of Boomwhackers

We wish you all the very best of luck and we will be in touch with you soon !



Posted by: Urs on 7th March, 11:38:44 PM

Drumming at UL

Highly enjoyable drumming workshop this week with MA Dance Students at the University in Limerick.
Thank you all for your high interest and your enthusiasm. There was a fabulous energy!

Posted by: Urs on 7th March, 10:47:28 PM

Zumba with Live Music!

Drum Dance Ireland now offers the hugely popular Zumba Workshops with Peruvian Dancer Paola with Live Music.
Let us know if you are interested in this amazingly energetic fun workout and get more info on
Paola's website LetsdanceIreland.


Posted by: Urs on 3rd March, 05:15:38 PM

Drum Circle Of Kerry

Around the Ring Of Kerry on the hottest day of the year so far with loads of drumming
at the Secondary School in Cahersiveen and the Primary School in Sneem.


Posted by: Urs on 3rd March, 04:44:26 PM