Did you know if you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm? It's time to release yours!
As part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 Beat Your Drum brings together great rhythm makers from Ireland and around the world to lead fun, online workshops so you can make some noise on Saturday, 12 June.
Brian Fleming has helped to produce an international drumming programme that will start in Ireland on the bodhrán and travel the globe learning the indigenous drums of Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe.
This is how you can take part!
- Pick a workshop to try out HERE.
- Film yourself playing with your tutor virtually.
- Upload your clip HERE.
Click here to get all the details!
THE DEADLINE TO UPLOAD YOUR VIDEOS IS MONDAY, 7 JUNE AT 6PM!
Then on the big day, watch out for the Cruinniú na nÓg showcase online!
Let's meet one of the tutors and give you a little taste of what's going on. Nasira Marino Keita is a 14-year-old multi-instrumentalist, living in San Diego, USA.
Her mother is percussionist Monette Marino Keita and her father, Mamady Keita from Guinea is one of the most famous djembe players in the world.
And don't forget ALL the workshops and ALL the details are here - Beat Your Drum
Find out what else is going on HERE!
Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 is a collaboration between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the Creative Ireland Programme, local authorities and RTÉ and is the only event of its kind in the world.
