Ditch the role of spectator and become part of the show … that’s the theme of Afrobeat’s innovative, world-class interactive entertainment, team building, educational workshops, and community classes.
Industry leaders for 20 years, Afrobeat was founded in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney and quickly grew momentum offering their unique workshops and interactive shows Australia-wide. Now situated as Geelong’s premier African drumming and dance company, the Afrobeat experience is enjoyed by kids, schools, community, private and corporate events.
“We’re in the business of inspiring, uplifting and energising audiences to the beat of the drum,“ says Afrobeat founder Janine Rew (aka Neeni Tuti, an African nickname).
“Our unique interactive drumming show invites everyone to take up a drum and join in. It’s fun, engaging, educational, inclusive and entertaining, and allows for all abilities to experience success“.
Beating the drum captures the imagination of its audiences. Within minutes, Afrobeat have groups beating out rhythms of unity, dancing, chanting and creating an outstanding theatrical performance while inspiring cultural awareness, diversity, team spirit, and connection.
“Afrobeat’s not your average music program to visit a school. It offers so much more,“ says Aine Tyrrell, world music artist and teacher at Point Lonsdale Primary School
“Afrobeat brings kids together in rhythm, makes it contagious enough for the teachers to want to play along, and invites the school community to come together in a way that’s truly special.
“Having travelled in Africa, it’s clear to see that Janine weaves the very best of this cultural community drumming and offers it to Australian school kids in a way that makes sense, excites them and lets them experience African culture and music in their classrooms.
“Janine has an amazing energy and this gets the students, parents, and teachers all involved dancing, clapping and drumming. It’s truly an unforgettable experience for students and staff alike and at the heart of it is a driving rhythm that brings the school community together in a magical way,“ Ms Tyrrell says.
Voted ’Most Engaging Presentation’ by clients, Afrobeat is also highly regarded by industry peers including South Africa’s Drum Cafe: “Janine’s work and standard of delivery and presentation is exceptional. Her talent in drumming and dance is clearly professional and her ability to impart her knowledge of African drumming and dance is inspirational“.
Afrobeat guarantees audience participation, joy, and something to suit every occasion, purpose and audience.
Call on 5222 6615 or visit the website www.afrobeat.com.au for more.
