Taiko South West

Taiko South West For us, taiko is not pre-defined by existing culture, it’s a creative journey. We look to where people are going, not where they have come from.

Taiko reaches far beyond the realms of the drum – it comes from the player, and from the culture that surrounds us. Much of what we achieve is down to the community that supports it; audiences, parents’ committee, festival participants, friends, sponsors, volunteers and our directors. Without people, there are just drums. Everything we do in taiko is based on 4 principles: attitude, technique, kat

a and ki. We work on a basis of openness and uncompromising integrity, respecting ourselves and each other and behaving in a manner consistent with our taiko principles. We believe, and experience shows, that taiko training and performance has a beneficial effect on people’s lives. We continually work for positive outcomes. We seek to understand and teach the history and traditions of taiko, while building our own tradition here in the UK. Taiko is diverse and heterogeneous. It is creative, not defined, prescribed or limited by any authority. We strive for excellence. Equally, we believe that taiko is accessible and we endeavour to include everyone.

Coming up in a couple of weeks at the Taiko Centre (just outside of Newton Abbot) is our next Taste of Taiko Workshop. S...
27/08/2026

Coming up in a couple of weeks at the Taiko Centre (just outside of Newton Abbot) is our next Taste of Taiko Workshop. Saturday 12th September, 10am - 12.30pm and £25 per person (18yrs+). However if you book and pay for one place by Friday 4th September, you'll get a second for just £10.

Our Taste of Taiko workshops are the perfect introduction to this brilliant performing art, originating from Japan involving big drums & choreography. Participants will learn a bit about the history of taiko, the basics & fundamentals of how to play these amazing drums and learn a fun taiko piece to play altogether by the end of the workshop.

To book, or find out more, please email [email protected].

Whether you are a complete beginner or a taiko player with years of experience, there’s a workshop or course to suit you at Taiko South West.

Coming up on Thursday 20th August at the Taiko Centre is our next Family Taiko Session at 11am.A taiko drumming session ...
07/08/2026

Coming up on Thursday 20th August at the Taiko Centre is our next Family Taiko Session at 11am.

A taiko drumming session at the Taiko Centre specifically for families and a fun way to spend a morning . A 1-hour taiko drumming workshop followed by snacks. This session is suitable for complete beginners, children must be aged 8 yrs + and accompanied by a paying adult. Please book in advance, by emailing [email protected].

Prices 1 adult & 1 child - £9.50
1 adult & 2 children - £14
2 adults & 1 child - £16
2 adults & 2 children - £20
Any additional children - £4 per child.
Any additional adults - £8 per adult.

Price includes 1 hour of taiko drumming then biscuits, fruit, plus either tea, coffee or squash.

06/08/2026

A great snippet of Yui performed last weekend. Yui is a composition by Ryo Shimamoto, arrangement by Jonathan Kirby. Thank you Sherryl for the video 🥳.

Jan & Lucy had a great time leading a day of workshops at a summer camp for a school just outside of Newton Abbot today....
05/08/2026

Jan & Lucy had a great time leading a day of workshops at a summer camp for a school just outside of Newton Abbot today. A lot of very enthusiastic children having a lot of fun learning taiko.

We’re now taking a bit of a break so whilst emails will be monitored please note replies may not be as quick as usual! A big thank you to everyone who’s booked us for workshops this summer, since June we’ve taught around 750 young people around the South West…and beyond!

Some great shots of Tano Taiko performing last night. Thank you to Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival for having us 🥳.
02/08/2026

Some great shots of Tano Taiko performing last night. Thank you to Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival for having us 🥳.

Raz & Lucy have been on a mini taiko adventure this week and have spent the last two days teaching at a summer camp. Aro...
29/07/2026

Raz & Lucy have been on a mini taiko adventure this week and have spent the last two days teaching at a summer camp. Around 150 young people introduced to taiko, tiring and full on but a pleasure to teach outside in the sunshine whilst overlooking the sea.

Our final school of the academic year took us back to a primary in mid Devon. Another day where we taught the whole scho...
16/07/2026

Our final school of the academic year took us back to a primary in mid Devon. Another day where we taught the whole school so over 200 children got to play taiko for the first time. Everyone did very well and Jan & Lucy got to work with a lot of very enthusiastic & excited young people 🥳. When it came to the shouting…Year 4 were definitely the loudest!

A very early start for Joyce & Lucy today as they headed to Bournemouth first thing this morning for a day of workshops ...
15/07/2026

A very early start for Joyce & Lucy today as they headed to Bournemouth first thing this morning for a day of workshops at a secondary school. Around 100 Year 8 pupils chose a taiko session as part of their activity day and made the most of the opportunity to play big drums and make a lot of noise!

Lucy & Joyce spent the day at a primary school in mid Devon. Every single year group got to have a go and everyone did b...
08/07/2026

Lucy & Joyce spent the day at a primary school in mid Devon. Every single year group got to have a go and everyone did brilliantly despite the heat! A very lovely day of taiko 🥳.

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