Tracking a record of over 2500 events in 16 countries Drum Café has astounded audiences across the globe by transforming groups into percussive orchestras within minutes.

We provide each person with a traditional African drum. Our team of master facilitators and musicians will teach you how to play and how listen to one another. Within 15 minutes your company will be making music.

Drum Café has performed for The Queen of England, Nelson Mandela, and most recently for President George Bush. We have shared the Drum Café’s magic with 130 of the top 400 companies in the world.

Music has the power to transform, inspire, move and motivate us both as individuals and groups. This is because we all strongly identify with music. It is a shaping force in our world.

Imagine the power of your whole company making music together!

For conferences, events, team building and team bonding activities, companies around the world are drumming and working in harmony with the beat of The Drum Café.

For centuries, people have used drumming to release stress, raise their spirits, enhance clarity and focus, and develop a culture of co-operation and community.

In Africa, whenever communities want to mark an occasion, or draw others near, births, initiations, funerals or celebrations; drums are played. The effect of drumming is a synchronization of energy, a unity and common purpose. When you hear the rhythm of the group drumming and you are contributing your beat, you become receptive and creative all at the same time.

The Drum Café brings this powerful African technique to the modern boardrooms and offers the possibility of participating in an event that promotes the power of communication, synergy, harmony and team building through interactive drumming

We provide each delegate with a drum and transform your company, division or work team into a percussive orchestra teaching participants to listen to one another and to make music together!

The Drum Café has been used by 130 of the top 400 companies in the world and with a history of over 2500 events in 19 Countries; The Drum Café has the experience to deliver an unforgettable interactive event.

Conferences
Traditionally drumming has been used as a prelude to community functions. Drumming can be used to great effect to both open and close conferences - drawing people together, celebrating success and ensuring that the delegates leave feeling invigorated and motivated.

Team Building
Participating in an exercise in communication, effective listening skills and the power of a truly synchronized team has great benefit for any business.
It promotes the power of non-verbal communication. Any feelings of isolation and dissent disappear, as the drumming experience bonds every participant in becoming a motivated and unified group.

For corporate team building and corporate entertainment, companies around the globe have been incorporating the Drum Café in sales meetings, conferences and company gatherings, to show how through team work, if they can play to the same beat and listen to each other, then as a company they can make music!

Leadership, Transformation and Change Management
The assurance of a sound foundation provided within an organisation can assist both groups and individuals to better cope with change. Drumming showcases the support that a solid foundation provides and through being a part of this, delegates can accept change as a necessary component of evolution and growth within their working environment. This improves and identifies their effectiveness and leadership qualities. Individuals are challenged to lead, compliment and draw insightful analogies through the principles of music and drumming.

Incentive Groups
Incentive group drumming rewards the participants acknowledging their contribution and this experience allows them to celebrate their achievements by making music and relaxing together.

Conflict Resolution
With the proliferation of negative interaction between individuals and teams, the handling of conflict is often very difficult. Drumming together helps break down barriers to create a more effective and harmonious environment. Workshops are run to showcase the strength of working together - bridge the divide.

Client Functions
A drumming event is an effective way to thank and acknowledge clientele for their support in business. It consolidates a long-term relationship between the company and the clients by giving back to them in a unique and positive manner. A shared drumming experience facilitates the development of loyalty and trust.

Stress Release
Drumming has been proven to activate and enhance the Alpha state, release stress and tension, enhance focus and clarity of thought. These workshops provide a platform for participants to release stress and through this they are able to meet their daily challenges.

Holiday Celebrations
Drumming is fun and because it includes everyone and acknowledges contributions, it energizes the group, creating a constructive way in which to celebrate.

After-Work Get-Togethers
So much time is spent at our place of work interacting with our colleagues - drumming provides a great alternative to get people to relax, de-stress, break the ice and enjoy each others company.

Road Shows
Extend your company spirit to the furthest corners of the country and the smallest branches of your organization. Ensure that all employees share the same experience - drum it!

Product Launches and Promotions
The use of this medium attracts the attention of your audience to discover unique ways of creating excitement around your product or promotion.

Self-Actualization
Drumming is a catalyst to enhance personal and self-awareness. Participating in a rhythmic experience with a group encourages self-expression and personal growth.

Encouraging Creativity
Unlike most activities, that use one side of the brain, drumming uses both right and left-brain hemispheres. By unlocking and integrating the two hemispheres, drumming encourages creative and logical processing, thereby employing a balanced approach to ones thinking and development.

Here's what clients are saying about Drum Café...

“A unique teambuilding experience, unlike anything we’ve done before.
Truly Stimulating!!”

“It was fun and it had substance. It brought our division together in a way that was unique.”

John Lee and Fred Burrows - Senior Vice President
CNN NewsSource

“The experience was fantastic, and exceeded even my highest expectations and wishes! My staff was stunned, surprised, and enveloped by the magic. They are still talking about it, and subsequent Fridays have been quite boring. It has provided an incredibly strong frame of reference for those who attended, and we are all working together to make the beat go on!”

Gail Hansen - CLO
SunTrust

“The drum session we had was thoroughly enjoyed by all. This was a great ice breaker and a wonderful exercise in team collaboration… there was a unanimous conveyance of positive remarks, thank you for winning over even the biggest skeptic in our group.”

Camia Peacock - Planning and Administration
Georgia Power Company

“Just a few words to thank you all for the very special moment that you created at the National Meeting last week. We took the team by surprise, created some thoughts on diversity, and blew them away with the simple, clear message on the vision being the rhythm of the business. The Drum Cafe rated as one of the highlights of the week, and what a week it was. Our team left energised, and emotional...and very motivated to win in the market....our objectives were all achieved. “

Mark Barnard - Vice President
Customer Marketing and Operations
Unilever

“Before the program, I was a bit uneasy because I didn't know what to expect or how our directors and guests would respond to the experience. But as soon as you began leading the group, their inhibitions disappeared and they dove into the drumming. The participation was amazing, and your commentary on rhythm as communication was right on the mark. Our CEO and other executives have referred to the Drum Cafe piece as the highlight of the meetings, and leaders from all over the world have called to thank us for including your troupe.”

Neil Erickson - Corporate Communications Director
GMAC-RFC

"The Drum Cafe event spread enthusiasm like wildfire among my Motorola division. The team-building and spirit-of-camaraderie we all felt during the event stayed with us for the rest of our convention. I received more positive feedback from the division heads about this event than any held prior to this. I will definitely be using The Drum Cafe again! Thank you again."

Laura Lazano
Motorola

“Awesome......that's what I keep hearing about The Drum Cafe performance. We reviewed the evaluations this morning...On a scale of 1-5 (5 is the highest), your group consistently received 5....Everyone commented on their ability to engage the crowd and how calm and personable they were.”

Ernestine Perry - Manager of PR
Kaiser Permanente

“Georgia Pacific’s team building event with The Drum Café was phenomenal. You really demonstrated how important it is to work together to achieve a common goal and drumming together was a great example of this. It was truly inspirational. Thank you!”

Melissa Boshart - Sr. Recruiter
Georgia-Pacific Corporation

”This is one of the most fun things I’ve done in a long time,” Hodges said. “I’m digging this.”

Julia Hodges - Sales Manager
Aventis Pharmaceuticals

"Best Meeting Ever! WOW! …The Drum Café has a good message, very BrightHouse, very Master Idea. Very cool.”

Jo Jo
Brighthouse

“Thank you once again for the outstanding teambuilding experience you provided for our retreat last weekend. I have had nothing but positive feedback…”

Kathy Haymes - Marketing Events Specialist
Sutherland Asbill and Brennan LLP

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