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| Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers - Concert Tour Dates |
| Mugen Taiko Dojo - Workshops, Courses & Showcase Concerts |
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APRIL 2010 |
| 31 Mar / 1 & 2 Apr |
Intensive Course |
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
Workshop full |
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An opportunity to immerse yourself in Taiko over the course of 3 days. Learn the techniques and exercises used for training the future members of Mugenkyo. The intensive course may be booked either independently, or in conjunction with the Follow-on Weekend Workshop below. |
| 3 / 4 |
Follow-on Weekend Workshop |
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
Workshop full |
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Learn the piece "Iki Iki Daiko", based on the mitsu-uchi rhythm. The workshop is only
open to those who have been on an Introductory Weekend or equivalent
course. |
"THE WORLD OF GODS" - COLLABORATION WITH THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA |
A unique collaboration between Mugenkyo & the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra - the powerful sounds of taiko combined with the acclaimed 15-piece jazz orchestra. Featuring music especially composed by SNJO director Tommy Smith, depicting the forces of nature in graphic dimensions. |
APRIL 2010 |
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"The World of Gods" |
St. Andrew's |
Byre Theatre |
01334 475 000
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"The World of Gods" |
Edinburgh |
Queen's Hall |
0131 668 2019 |
| 10 |
"The World of Gods" |
Glasgow |
RSAMD |
0141 332 5057 |
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"The World of Gods" |
Stirling |
MacRobert Arts Centre |
01786 466 666 |
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APRIL 2010 |
| 30 |
Mugen Taiko Dojo performance at the Beltane Festival |
Edinburgh, Beltane Festival |
tickets@ beltane.org |
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The Beltane Fire Festival derives from the traditional Celtic festival celebrating the coming of Spring. The taiko performance will take place at 11:50pm at the top of Calton Hill, in front of the Acropolis, at the end of the series of Beltane rituals. The performers will consist of Dojo members, who all train at the Dojo regularly. |
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MAY 2010 |
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Taster Workshop |
7 - 9 pm |
Edinburgh, Bongo Club |
01357 522 008 |
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Try out taiko drumming at a 2 hour taster workshop. |
| 22 / 23 |
Introductory Weekend Workshop |
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
01357 522 008 |
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Learn to play the taiko drums with senior members
of Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers at a fun, rewarding and uplifting weekend
at the Mugen Taiko Dojo. The course starts with the basics and
by the
end of the weekend, the participants are able to play an entire
taiko drumming piece. We arrange all accommodation & lifts
to and from Glasgow. For full details: 01357 522 008 / MTD@taiko.co.uk |
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JUNE 2010 |
| 5 |
Dojo performance at Corstorphine Fair |
Edinburgh, Corstorphine Fair |
www. corstorphine fair.org.uk |
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The members of the Dojo, who train regularly at our teaching centre, will be showing off their skills at the Corstorphine Fair. |
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Taster Workshop |
7 - 9 pm |
Edinburgh, Bongo Club |
01357 522 008 |
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Try out taiko drumming at a 2 hour taster workshop. |
| 20 |
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers at the Glasgow Mela |
Glasgow, Mela Festival |
0141 287 9848 |
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Mugenkyo will be performing on the main stage at the Glasgow Mela, the colourful & exciting multicultural festival with music and dance from around the world. |
| 29 |
Taster Workshop |
7 - 9 pm |
Glasgow, Gilmorehill G12 |
01357 522 008 |
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Try out taiko drumming at a 2 hour taster workshop. |
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JULY 2010 |
| 26 - 30 |
Auditions |
@ Dojo |
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
01357 522 008 |
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Auditions for both our professional touring group, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, and also our regular performing group, Dojo Drummers. |
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AUGUST 2010 |
| 14 |
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers at the Halifax Festival |
Halifax, Piece Hall |
01422 349 422 |
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Mugenkyo will be performing a full concert at the majestic Piece Hall, a beautiful outdoor venue for a summer's evening of taiko. This is the only Mugenkyo performance in Halifax this year! |
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Dojo performance at the Strathaven Balloon Festival |
Strathaven, South Lanarkshire |
www. strathaven balloonfestival. co.uk |
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The members of the Dojo, who train regularly at our teaching centre, will be performing at the Strathaven Balloon Festival, where their taiko rhythms will accompany the spectacular "glow", when all the hot-air balloons are lit up against the night sky. |
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SEPTEMBER 2010 |
| 4 / 5 |
Introductory Weekend Workshop |
Mugen Taiko Dojo |
01357 522 008 |
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Learn to play the taiko drums with senior members
of Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers at a fun, rewarding and uplifting weekend
at the Mugen Taiko Dojo. The course starts with the basics and
by the
end of the weekend, the participants are able to play an entire
taiko drumming piece. We arrange all accommodation & lifts
to and from Glasgow.
For full details: 01357 522 008 / MTD@taiko.co.uk |
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MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
UK AUTUMN TOUR 2010 |
Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism.
The concert will feature old favourites as well as new compositions & arrangements. We are delighted to welcome back dance artist Lale Sayoko, who will bring an added dimension of exoticism, sensuality and visual flair to the concert. |
SEPTEMBER 2010 |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Alnwick |
Playhouse |
01665 510 785 |
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www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Harrogate |
Theatre |
01423 502 116 |
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www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Ripon |
Int'l Festival |
01765 603 994 |
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www.riponinternationalfestival.com |
| 24 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Bradford |
St Georges Hall |
01274 432 000 |
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www.bradford-theatres.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Worcester |
Swan Theatre |
01905 611 427 |
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www.worcesterlive.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Loughborough |
Town Hall |
01509 231 914 |
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www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk |
| 28 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Horsham |
The Capitol |
01403 750 220 |
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www.thecapitolhorsham.com |
| 29 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Clacton |
Princes Theatre |
01255 686 633 |
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www.essex-live.co.uk |
| 30 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Chelmsford |
Civic Theatre |
01245 606 505 |
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www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres |
OCTOBER 2010 |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Dartford |
The Orchard |
01322 220 000 |
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www.orchardtheatre.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Uppingham |
Theatre |
01572 820 820 |
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www.uppthearts.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Milton Keynes |
The Stables |
01908 280 800 |
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www.stables.org |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Epsom |
Playhouse |
01372 742 555 |
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www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Portsmouth |
Kings Theatre |
02392 828 282 |
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www.kings-southsea.com |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Stourbridge |
Town Hall |
01384 812 812 |
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www.dudley.gov.uk/entertainment |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Frome |
Merlin Theatre |
01373 465 949 |
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www.merlintheatre.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Ilfracombe |
Landmark Theatre |
01271 324 242 |
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www.northdevontheatres.org.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Cardiff |
St Davids Hall |
0292 087 8444 |
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www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Brighton |
Theatre Royal |
08448 717 650 |
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www.ambassadortickets.com/Theatre-Royal-Brighton |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Bournemouth |
Pavilion Theatre |
0844 576 3000 |
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www.bic.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Cranbrook |
Queens Hall |
01580 711 856 |
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www.queenshalltheatre.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
London |
New Wimbledon Theatre |
0844 871 7646 |
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www.ambassadortickets.com/New-Wimbledon-Theatre |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Daventry |
Leisure Centre |
01327 871 144 |
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www.soll-leisure.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Kings Lynn |
Corn Exchange |
01553 764 864 |
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www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Mansfield |
Palace Theatre |
01623 633 133 |
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www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
High Wycombe |
Swan Theatre |
01494 512 000 |
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www.wycombeswan.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Cheltenham |
Town Hall |
0844 576 2210 |
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www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Wakefield |
Theatre Royal |
01924 211 311 |
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www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Rochdale |
Gracie Fields Theatre |
01706 716 689 |
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www.graciefieldstheatre.com |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Bracknell |
The Wilde Theatre |
01344 484 123 |
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www.southhillpark.org.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Harpenden |
Eric Morecambe Hall |
01582 767 525 |
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www.stalbans.gov.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Bury St Edmunds |
Theatre Royal |
01284 769 505 |
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www.theatreroyal.org |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Retford |
Majestic Theatre |
01777 706 866 |
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www.majestictheatre.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Barrow-in- Furness |
Forum 28 |
01229 820 000 |
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www.theforumbarrow.co.uk |
| 30 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Musselburgh |
Brunton Theatre |
0131 665 2240 |
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www.bruntontheatre.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Inverness |
Eden Court Theatre |
01463 234 234 |
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www.eden-court.co.uk |
NOVEMBER 2010 |
| 2 |
Mugenkyo Concert |
Glasgow |
Pavilion Theatre |
0141 332 1846 |
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www.paviliontheatre.co.uk |
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Mugenkyo Concert |
Dundee |
Whitehall Theatre |
08717 029 486 |
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www.whitehalldundee.co.uk |
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UPCOMING TOURS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS: |
| November 2010 |
Next Follow-on Workshop & Intensive Course |
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