Drum Works

Ever wanted to play the drums? Looking for somewhere to let off some steam? In search of a new hobby? Want a way of meeting new people? Come on down to our drumming sessions in Newham!🤩 High energy, great fun and (very) loud, our drumming groups offer a great way of learning new musical skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Click the link to book your free taster!🥁 #drumming #drumminglondon #newham #londondrummers

A snippet of our conversation with Shay Kaur Grewal on BBC Radio London. #bbcradiolondon

Heads Up! Full line up and final artists announcement! @adisapoet is an internationally acclaimed poet whose craft transcends traditional boundaries. Blending the art of performance and conversation, with a rich tapestry woven from his Afro-Caribbean heritage and the nuances of growing up in the UK. Adisa's verses serve as a captivating exploration of his personal journey and the broader African diasporan narrative. @zelt.uk is a London-based, Anglo-Turkish 3-piece who fuse Southwest Asian folk songs and lyrics with contemporary electronic arrangements, underpinned by a strong alternative-rock energy. Singer and darbuka player, Semra Bulut is a regular on the London global music scene regularly playing percussion with Balkan act Balamuc (recently featured in session on BBC Radio 3), in addition to performing with Turkish legend Selda Bağcan at WOMAD and using her unique voice as part of the London Bulgarian Choir. She joined ZELT in 2023 alongside electronic arranger and drummer, Phil Seddon, and Dave Adams, who plays an unusual quartertone-fretted electric guitar. Zelt photo credit: Rebecca Amorosa Make sure to come down by 8pm so as not to miss Zelt’s show. See you on the dance floor!

The Heads Up! event is presented in collaboration with the @thomas_crosbie_pace_foundation , an organisation whose work closely aligns with ours. Read below to find out who they are and what they stand for. The Thomas Crosbie PACE Foundationis a grassroots youth and community-oriented organisation based in East London that was founded in 2016, in memory of Thomas Crosbie a.k.a PACE who took his own life the same year, aged 27. To honour Thomas’ legacy and his love for people, arts and sports, the foundation has two main aims: - to promote young people’s wellbeing through the arts and sport - providing opportunities for young people to create, express and perform and to access sports that can improve their wellbeing. - to raise awareness of the mental health challenges facing young people and the available support - harnessing the vehicles of art and sport to open up the conversation on mental health and to highlight the large number of support organisations that do exist to help young people and adults Their flagship event is the annual COLDFIRE festival which is held in Wennington Green, Mile End and attended by over 500 people every year. The festival features live performances, open mics, creative workshops and stalls from local sellers and support organisations. In line with their mission, it provides an opportunity for young artists to perform for a live audience as well as offering advice and information on suicide prevention and mental health support. Support organisations that have attended the COLDFIRE festival include: Papyrus, The Listening Place, The Mix, James’ Place, Step Forward, CALM, Young Minds, CAMHS and others. Over the years they have had performances from local schools and youth groups including Morpeth School, Hackney Quest, Morningside and Mile End youth group and alongside more high profile performers such as Seb Rochford and Hak Baker. By donating to our current JustGiving campaign (link in bio), you’ll be supporting both organisations and helping bring this year’s festival to life on Saturday 4th July. Save the date and join in their 10-year anniversary celebrations!

Advance tickets are sold out but no panic - there will be plenty left on the door, and it’s free before 9pm!! Thank you to everyone who’s bought a ticket and has supported our fundraiser so far (🔗link in bio). We can’t wait to share this night with you. @thomas_crosbie_pace_foundation

Heads Up! We will be joined by Special Guest @morgan.noise Expect layered melodies and eclectic sounds that merge experimental pop with jazz and electronic rock. This footage is from last December’s gig in Bristol, supporting @porridgeradi0 Get tickets for our mental health fundraiser event on Friday 27 Feb at Grow. Link in our bio.🔗

Are you ready for Heads Up! @drumheadsofficial will be performing their signature set. Here’s a throw back to Coldfire Festival 2023 ⛈️ 📌Friday 27 February, 8pm - 2am @growhackney (Hackney Wick) Grab tickets at the link in our bio 🔗

Drum Works are joining forces with the @thomas_crosbie_pace_foundation  for this special Mental Health awareness & fundraising event, featuring live music and DJs from the Drum Works and PACE Foundation community. Live shows from @drumheadsofficial , @adisapoet , @morgan.noise , @zelt.uk DJ sets from @michael_miggsy_morley and Drum Works DJs 📌 Friday 27 February, 8pm - 2am @growhackney (Hackney Wick) GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW - limited £5 advance tickets - link in bio 🙏🏽 Visit our Just Giving page to donate and help us reach our fundraising goal of £1,000. We sincerely appreciate your support! Link in bio.

🥁💥 Feel the rhythm, feel the unity! 💥🥁 As the weather is starting to change 😮‍💨 let’s take our minds back to ☀️’Summer with Barking & Dagenham Carnival 2025 Opening the Carnival in true style, @drum_works lit up the streets from Barking Station to the Town Hall stage with a powerful procession of beats, movement and joy! 🔥✨ Their energy was electric - the perfect way to kickstart a day of culture, connection and community. But Drum Works is so much more than music. Their vision is to build a cohesive community where everyone is empowered to aim high, make positive choices and uplift others. 🌍💪 Big love to the Drum Works family for leading the charge and setting the carnival off with heart, soul and serious drum power! 🥁❤️ 📸 @jaybright_studio1 @trinisinlondon . . . @lbbdcouncil @bdcvsuk @officialpentoprint @socanews @future_molds_communities_ @youthspotbar @aceagrams @tthclondon @trinisinlondon @alfredowear.uk @ucomcarnival @dfrontlineradio @bdprogressproject @we._.mas #letscreate #BDCarnival2025 #DrumWorks #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #ig11 #whattodoinlondon #sewo #culture #reggae #summerholidays #carnival #carnival2025 #OneBoroughOneCommunity #TogetherWeGrow #CarnivalVibes #CommunityBeats #YouthEmpowerment #BarkingAndDagenham #LiveRhythm #CarnivalEnergy

DRUM WORKS EXTRAVAGANZA! Did you know that for over 10 years I have been part of @drum_works adult ensemble playing a high surdo drum? We meet once a week to practice, learn and write new beats. We play at events, It's fun and it's always a challenge! Did you know that I make a range of jewellery from @drum_works broken drumsticks? The range is called DRUM WORKS STUDIO. 10% of every sale goes to @drum_works to help support their work with young people in East London. I will be selling some of this collection at the Drum Works Extravaganza this Saturday at: Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2DQ. Come along to Holy Sepulchre Church 1 - 3 pm and 4 - 5.30pm for drumming workshops, performances, cake, jewellery and a raffle to win a half day in my studio making a piece of jewellery in silver, all raffle proceeds go to @drum_works At 3.30pm all 100+ drummers will perform together on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral (a short walk from Holy Sepulchre Church). A spectacle not to be missed! Hope you can make it! #reclaimedmaterials #handmadejewellery #madefromreclaimedwood #reducereuserecycle #drumsticks #perfectgift #shopconsciously

Come and join us for some summer fun in the City! 🌞 Participants from our partner schools, Drum Heads, Training Band and our community and adult bands will come together for a day filled with fun activities, performances and workshops on Saturday, 19 July. 🥁 Mass set on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral: 3.30pm 🥁 Free Workshops, Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn Viaduct: 1:30pm-2:15pm & 4:25pm-5:00pm 🥁 Performances and other activities, Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn Viaduct: 1pm-3pm & 4pm-5:30pm Nearest Tube stations: St Paul's & Farringdon

First run of the year complete‼️🥳 We had so much fun the other Sunday playing for the London Winter Run❄️🏃‍♀️ A huge well done to all 20,000 runners who completed it👏 #londonwinterrun2025 #londondrummers