Japanese drumming, known as Taiko, is an art form, which originated in the festivals and rituals of the agricultural society of ancient Japan.  Taiko culture is community-based, and the most widely practiced 'popular-cultural' art form in contemporary Japanese society.  It is played as part of local festivals in virtually every district throughout Japan, and local Taiko masters have passed on its techniques orally for many hundreds of years.
Most performers at such festivals are non-professional, local residents, and many of them are school children.  Taiko plays a strong role in promoting a sense of community, and cultivating teamwork skills among the local residents.

Burnie Taiko is a vibrant new drumming phenomenon emerging on the North West Coast. Our group provides the opportunity for the Japanese art of Taiko as a means of personal development, active participation, fun, friendship and community entertainment. Everyone is welcome to our regular two hour training.  First hour basic training (beginners welcome); second hour performance training.  Whilst it is anticipated that the group will meet each week, there will be times when practice will be cancelled.  We welcome new members and recommend it is advisable for anyone wishing to join us to contact Artistic Director, Maria Perez-Pulido, prior to attending

Workshops for beginners are held at regular intervals, as well as separate skill training sessions for Burnie Taiko members. Joshua Barron, from Hobart's University of Tasmania Taiko Society, visits & performs with Burnie Taiko as required. 

Burnie Taiko is also available for your event booking.

Where we practice: Hellyer College - Next to TAFE - Mooreville Road Burnie

When we practice: Tuesday evening - 5.30pm to 8.00pm

Who to contact:Maria Perez-Pulido
Telephone: 0488 489 237
Cost: Gold coin donation
Website: http://www.burnietaiko.com

We would like to acknowledge the invaluable help of Meg Arvier, Judy Ball, Lynne Price, Keryn Fountain, Simon Vanyai, Burnie City Council, Tas Regional Arts, Tas Community Fund, Arts Tasmania, and last but not least all our volunteers and Taiko workshop participants, without which this initiative would have never unfolded so beautifully.

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