African Drumming
Lake Macquarie
Be mindful, create connection and find joy through rhythm and movement.
African Drumming Classes
African Drumming classes and workshops in Lake Macquarie for connection, health and wellbeing.
Schools, Team Building, Parties and Events
Add spice and rhythm to your school, party or team event with an interactive drum jam.
Performances For Festivals, Markets and Cultural Events
High energy performances showcasing the beauty of funky African rhythms.
Explore The Benefits of Drumming and Dance
Mental wellbeing
- Stress relief
- Focus & attention
- Emotional regulation
- Cognition and mental clarity
- Enhanced memory & recall
Physical health
- Be active
- Improve blood flow
- Endurance & stamina
- Mind-body connection
- Physical coordination
Community
- Connect with others
- Gather together in a healthy pursuit
- Local, supportive, like-minded
- Connect through group rhythm
- Fun, active and exciting
What's On?
Early Bird price with $30 off! – Ends on 15 April 2026, don’t miss it!
Drum School
Fun & interactive Djembe drumming classes
Our classes are fun, challenging and leave you with a natural high. We teach authentic traditional West African rhythms in a modern and fun way.
Online Learning Hub
Practice at home with comprehensive online resources
Our term class students are supported with industry leading resources to help revise, learn and practice at their own pace at home. All rhythms are comprehensively notated and broken down into individual videos to help you on your learning journey and give you the best possible chance of success.
Team Building & Private Events
Team Building
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Functions & Parties
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Schools & Community
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Team Building Drum Jams
Fun and interactive group drumming events
A group drumming event (drum jam, drum circle or rhythm circle), brings members together with a common goal. Coordinated, attentive participation driving a joyous outcome for all. Explore how our drum jams can help create cohesive teams.
Schools and Community
Workshops, courses and drum jams
Schools, seniors groups, special needs and community groups. Djembe Alchemy can deliver educational workshops, multi session courses, term or year long programs, or just interactive drum jams. We focus on traditional West African rhythms, providing history, rhythm context and breaking everything down so that everyone can participate and succeed.
Talk to us about your group and how we can develop a customised program that maximises participation, interaction, engagement, learning and fun.
Australia’s best, here in the Hunter!
Guest teachers & artists!
Djembe Alchemy brings the best African drumming and dance artists from around Australia to Lake Macquarie, Hunter and Newcastle for workshops and performances.
Our students get opportunities to learn directly from authentic Masters of the art.
Meet some visiting artists
Bangourake
Mohamed Bangoura, Australia's resident griot Master drummer and dancer and our teacher and mentor. Bangourake delivers full throttle African drum and dance experiences to get your blood pumping.
Mitzi & Simon
Melbourne Djembe, the phenominom, are on their way to Lake Macquarie for a full weekend of Drum and Dance workshops.
Sibo Bangoura
Sibo Bangoura, griot Master drummer and all round smooth operator, brings his cheeky swagger and supercharged drum and dance to Lake Mac.
Djembe Alchemy Ensemble
African Drumming Performances
High energy vibrant drumming performances for Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter
Raise the vibrantion! Lift the energy! Make your market, festival, party or corporate event something to remember.
African drumming performances are an exciting, high energy way to lift peoples spirits and generate a positive and memorable vibe.
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