O'Ziriguidum Escola de Samba

Missed us at Warrandyte Festival? Now’s your chance to join the noise! 🥁

Term 2 drumming class starts TONIGHT in Brunswick East.

The Lowdown:

📍 49 Nicholson St (Access via 1 Barkly St).
⏰ Tonight 7–9 pm (and every Thursday during our terms)
💰 Newcomers: $10 first class.
🎟️ Members: Buy 5, get 1 free.

Bring your earplugs and your energy. Plenty of parking on-site –just look for the hall driveway opposite Anytime Fitness.

Let's make some noise! 💥

Hey fam!

We have decided to pull the plug on tomorrow's class. 🫪

It has been an absolutley awesome first term of samba.

Rest up, keep practicing and have a great Easter weekend (and school holidays).

We'll be back in action on Thursday 23 April. Woop! ⚡

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A little bit of Melbourne rain won’t dampen our spirits. We are heading out to the Warrandyte Festival tomorrow to bring the Brazilian heat to the riverside!

We’ll be joined by the stunning Samba do Sul dancers to make sure the energy is explosive, rain or shine. Grab your umbrellas and come find the loudest, most colourful crew at the festival.

Join us as we bring the noise through the streets in the festival parade! Then catch us at 2 pm on the main stage for our full high-energy showcase.

We can't wait to see the community out in force!

Melbourne, what a weekend! The Melbourne Samba Encontro and Moonee Valley Festival was an absolute marathon, and it is fair to say it took it out of us. From the explosive energy at Collingwood Town Hall to Sunday morning in Moonee Ponds and then the massive Sunday afternoon on Southbank, we left it all on the floor.

To make sure we can bring that signature Brazilian heat back to our sessions, we have decided to cancel this week's class. Our drummers need a moment to recharge the batteries after the loudest, most colourful weekend of the year!

This Thursday (19 March): No class — Rest and recovery.
Next Thursday (26 March): We are back! Normal time, full energy.

Thank you for being part of such an epic Encontro. We cannot wait to see you all next week to keep the rhythm going!

Melbourne, the rhythm is taking over! We have a massive weekend ahead with three epic stops across the city. Whether you want a high-energy stage show or a sunny street parade, here is where you can catch us:

🌟 SATURDAY NIGHT

Melbourne Samba Encontro Showcase

Experience the explosive energy of Rio Carnival right here in Melbourne! We’ll be hitting the stage with drummers and dancers from around Australia and New Zealand for an unforgettable night of rhythm and colour.

Doors open 7 pm, catch us at 8:20 pm
Location: Collingwood Town Hall, Abbotsford
Tickets: Grab yours via Eventbrite before they sell out!

🎡 SUNDAY MORNING

Moonee Valley Festival

Start your Sunday with a bang! We’re bringing the Brazilian heat to this iconic community festival. Perfect for a family day out in the park.

Festival runs 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Catch us in the morning!)
Location: Queens Park, Moonee Ponds
Cost: Free entry!

🕊️ SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Unidos da Cacatua Street Parade

The grand finale! We’re joining the largest samba collective in Australia and NZ for a massive street parade with 200+ drummers and dancers. Join us as we dance along the river to close out the Encontro weekend!

Time: From 2:30 PM
Location: Southbank, Melbourne
Cost: Free to watch!

Let’s make this the loudest, most colourful weekend of the year! Which event are we seeing you at?

Melbourne, get ready to move! We are bringing the rhythm, the passion, and the unstoppable energy of Brazil, with our friends Samba do Sul, to the Moomba Parade this long weekend! 🥁💃

It’s going to be loud, it’s going to be colourful, and it’s going to be an unforgettable.

📍 Where to find us:

When: Moomba Monday!
Time: Kick-off at 10:45 AM
Route: Starting at the Shrine of Remembrance, dancing along Birdwood Avenue, and finishing at Linlithgow Avenue.

Grab your friends, find a spot on the curb, and get ready to party! See you on the streets! 🌴✨

Our hearts are absolutely bursting after an incredible Sunday at St Kilda Festival! From the first beat to the last, the energy was unmatched.

​We brought the spirit of Brazil to the streets with 3 non-stop hours of drumming:

​Street Roving: Bringing the rhythm to every corner of the fest.

​Drumming Workshop: Seeing you all find your groove was the highlight!

​Supporting .do.sul : Holding down the beat for our incredible passistas.

​It was a scorcher of a day, but the heat had nothing on the love and passion we felt from the crowd. Thank you to everyone who danced, cheered, and sweated it out with us!

​São Paulo? Rio? No, just St Kilda with the O'Ziriguidum family! 🇧🇷🇦🇺

We’re bringing the heat of Brazil to the St Kilda Festival this Sunday and we want YOU to join the party. Catch us across the festival for a full afternoon of Ozi drums:

2:45 PM: Catch us roving the streets of St Kilda foreshore (follow the sound of the drums! 🥁)

3:55 PM: FREE Drum Workshop at O’Donnell Gardens (come learn how to play)

5:15 PM: Supporting the legends Samba do Sul at the Dance Zone!

It’s going to be loud, it’s going to be colourful, and it’s going to be unforgettable.

See you on the streets! 🌴☀️

The energy was at this years Pride March was UNSTOPPABLE! 🏳️‍🌈🥁

We danced, we drummed, and we celebrated love in its purest form.

A massive shoutout to our incredible flag bearer, Stéphane! Not only did he lead us with pure grace, but can we talk about his outfit?! He handmade the entire look the night before the march! ✨

Thank you, Melbourne, for the love! Axé! ✊🏾✨