Two men in traditional Indian dress play dhol drums on stage
Free

12 Apr 2025

LOUD & PROUD Dhol Drumming

Punjabi Roots

Learn to play the iconic dhol drum at this free workshop – no experience necessary.

Event Details
Date 12 Apr 2025
Times 11am
Location The Beacon – Wibsey Park
Ages All ages
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Make some noise! Punjabi Roots are bringing their dhol drums to The Beacon in Wibsey Park, and everyone’s invited to come and have a bash.

The two-headed dhol drum is a true icon of South Asian music, absolutely central to the unmistakeable sound of bhangra. Punjabi Roots are Bradford’s masters of bhangra beats, and they’ll be passing on their knowledge at this free workshop in Wibsey. Discover the history of this classic instrument, explore how it’s used in music today, learn how to play it properly – then pick up a pair of sticks and get drumming.

The workshop is suitable for wannabe drummers of all ages, no experience necessary – but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. You don’t need to book and it’s all absolutely free. So what are you waiting for? Beat it!

Visit The Beacon in Wibsey Park

The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.

From Thursday 3 April to Monday 5 May 2025, The Beacon will be in Wibsey Park.

Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Wibsey Park
Enter via Reevy Avenue
Bradford
BD6 3EQ

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Image courtesy of Punjabi Roots

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